Nine myths and facts about dairy products

Dairy products are very nutritious and can be used as an important part of daily diet. Some people are not used to the taste of dairy products, and some people are afraid to drink milk or unwilling to drink milk because they listen to some rumors on the Internet. Here are nine of the most common dairy myths and truths to help you understand dairy and its health benefits.

Myth 1

Milk is for calves, not for people?

Fact: Milk is an important food source for humans and has been consumed for thousands of years.

First of all, milk and its products have been consumed by humans for thousands of years and have long been integrated into human food culture. Secondly, domesticating animals and providing humans with meat,

eggs, milk and other food is the wisdom of man to conquer nature. In addition, by improving the level of technology and management, animal husbandry can achieve harmonious coexistence with nature and sustainable development.

Myth 2

Cows make milk with hormones?

Truth: Dairy cows produce milk mainly by breeding management, do not need to play hormones.

A: Currently, most countries and regions, including the European Union, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and China, prohibit the use of bovine growth hormone due to animal welfare concerns.

Our regulations stipulate that growth hormone is not allowed to be added to feed. Through scientific feeding and management, cows can provide sufficient raw milk without taking hormones. The milk production cycle of cows is about 280-300 days, which is achieved through scientific cycle management and does not rely on hormones.

Myth 3

Skimmed milk is healthier than Whole milk?

Fact: People with high blood lipids can choose skim or low-fat milk, others can choose whole milk or skim milk according to their preference.

A: First, you should pay attention to the total amount of dietary fat you eat. Whole milk provides fat as well as high quality protein and calcium, and it is better to reduce cooking oil than to control milk fat. Secondly,

whole milk can provide a better feeling of fullness, and the fragrance and mellow taste brought by milk fat are also not compared with skim milk. For people with high blood lipids, skim or low-fat milk may be a good choice, and for others, you can choose according to your preference.

Myth 4

Milk is not suitable for Chinese people?

Fact: Most Chinese people have varying degrees of lactose intolerance, but reasonable intake of dairy products can alleviate or even avoid lactose intolerance.

A: About 65% of the global population has varying degrees of lactose intolerance, manifested by bloating, bowel ringing, diarrhea and so on after drinking milk. Although the East Asian region is a high incidence of lactose intolerance,

lactose intolerance does not mean that you cannot drink milk, and reasonable intake of dairy products can alleviate or even avoid lactose intolerance.