JAKARTA – There are many benefits of milk for the body, but one that is important in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is vitamin D to maintain body immunity. “Fresh cow’s milk is also a natural source of vitamin D which is safe for consumption every day,” said nutritionist Emilia E. Achmadi in an online press conference, Wednesday (23/9).
In the body, vitamin D can do many things including strengthen bones, reduce inflammation, and help with immune function. He explained that fresh cow’s milk is one of the best sources of nutrition containing calcium for bone health, protein to build muscle, vitamins and minerals that can strengthen endurance.
The natural fat content in milk is beneficial for the body. He said, many people view fat as a content that is not good for the body. In fact, fat is an essential ingredient for the body and is needed to absorb vitamins, especially vitamins A and D.
New fat is dangerous if the portion is too much for the body. He suggested, if you want to reduce the fat content in food, you don’t need to reduce milk consumption, but avoid snacks such as nuts and fried foods.
“We must be wise in choosing the foods that we will put into our bodies. Choose foods that are nutritious and have good ingredients for our bodies.”
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