Many people, after leaving childhood, stop drinking milk. There is even a statement by Western scientists that milk is contraindicated for an adult body. On the other hand, in the USSR, in hazardous industries, milk was issued to restore health. Is it good or bad for adults to drink milk?
What is good for a Russian, death for a German
Western scientists, based on their studies, have come to the conclusion that drinking whole milk is harmful for an adult. "After all, among mammals, to which man belongs," they confirm their conclusions, "milk is consumed only by cubs until a certain stage of maturation." Indeed, on the basis of the data obtained by these scientists, it has been established that the adult population of southern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America does not tolerate milk well. Their body does not assimilate milk sugar - lactose. As a result, people have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, the older the person, the more severe the consequences.
Bloating, colic, diarrhea - these are the most harmless consequences that such a person can experience after drinking milk. It can also be contraindicated for allergy sufferers.
However, for the majority of residents of Russia and the Nordic countries, such problems do not arise. Lactose is perfectly digested by both children and adults. This is due to the genetic level - this is how we evolved. The peculiarities of assimilation by the body of certain types of products, depending on the race, are widely known, and this has to be reckoned with when visiting exotic countries. For us, local fruits, vegetables and berries, as well as some types of animal food, which are common among the indigenous population, can be harmful and even life-threatening.
Which milk is healthier
Which milk is healthier: cow's or goat's, natural homemade or in packs from a store? Of course, homemade, it's not in vain that it is natural. Fresh milk contains a lot of various vitamins and microelements that are lost during heat treatment. On the other hand, due to insufficiently sterile storage conditions, a variety of microbes, including pathogens, live, develop and rapidly multiply in homemade milk. Therefore, it is better to boil homemade milk. And milk from the store, although pasteurized and sterilized, still remains a useful product, rich in proteins, calcium and other trace elements.
Goat's milk differs from cow's milk in the composition of proteins and fats. It is richer in calcium but less iron and folic acid. Due to the predisposition of goats to brucellosis, goat's milk should certainly be boiled.
When drinking milk, remember that this is not a drink, it is food. It is better to drink it on an empty stomach, as a snack with sweet fruits and berries or nuts.
