Whole milk, or popularly known as full-cream milk, is one from which no
constituent, such as fat, has been removed. However, it is a strict no-no for
figure conscious individuals or those, who are looking forward to get slim. This
is because it is a high caloric diet and the nutrients found in it are also
available in the slimming versions such as skim or one percent milk.
Nonetheless, when it comes to toddlers and kids, whole milk proves to be the
next best option, if the child is not breastfeeding or drinking a toddler
formula.
A highly nutritious drink, whole milk is unsurpassed alternative for babies and
toddlers, who need extra strength. For infants who lack in high fat diet, the
extra amount of calcium and fat present in whole milk acts as a perfect
substitute. The calories in fat help in the growth and brain development of the
child. Another benefit of whole milk is that it tastes better than its low fat
counterpart. So, if you have a child, who refuses to drink milk, you can try the
option of whole milk. Who knows, it can be the only way you can make them drink
any milk at all? Go through the table given below, to know the nutritional
content of a cup of whole milk.
Nutrition Nutritional Content
Calories 150
Total fat (g) 8.2
Saturated fat (g) 5.1
Monounsaturated fat (g) 2.4
Polyunsaturated fat (g) 0.3
Dietary fiber (g) 0
Protein (g) 8
Carbohydrate (g) 11
Cholesterol (mg) 33
Sodium (mg) 120
Vitamin A (RE) 76
Vitamin D (mcg) 2.4
Riboflavin (mg) 0.4
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.9
Calcium (mg) 290
Phosphorus (mg) 228 |
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