Goat’s milk has a similar composition to cow’s milk, with only a small difference in the sugar content. Children, pregnant women and older people are particularly vulnerable to food poisoning and should avoid ‘raw’, or unpasteurised milk. This is when the milk is heat-treated to kill harmful bacteria. Skimmed milk should only be introduced to children over 5 years. Remember, young children (under 2 years) need whole milk as they may not get the calories and nutrients they need from lower-fat versions. So, try to choose semi-skimmed or skimmed milk as much as possible. However, you can also buy 1%, semi-skimmed, and whole milk.įor heart health we're advised to reduce our intake of saturated fat, and total fat intake can contribute to weight gain as fat is dense in calories. Skimmed milk contains the least amount of fat at 0.1g/100ml. It also contains the naturally-occurring sugar, lactose, which you will be pleased to know isn’t one of the ‘free’ sugars we are advised to cut down on.Īs well as this, cow’s milk contains protein, vitamins, and varying amounts of saturated fat depending on the one you choose.
Milk and nutritionĬow’s milk naturally contains calcium, which we all know helps to keep our bones and teeth strong - especially in our younger and older years. Recent research shows that 93% of people in the UK regularly consume fresh milk, and it’s now available in a wide variety of forms to suit different needs.īut, what’s the difference between them? We've taken a look at how the various milks compare, so you can make an individual choice.
Whether it’s with our morning cereal, in a child's lunchbox carton, or a quick splash in a cup of tea, for many of us, milk is an important part of our diet.
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