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The age-old wisdom of having a healthy and nutritious breakfast every day is still relevant, practical and effective. Nutritionists and dietitians have always stressed that eating healthy breakfast is essential for overall good health. It also helps you maintain high energy levels throughout the day.
Drink Milk for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Now, a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science has confirmed that a healthy breakfast also helps in managing blood sugar level. Milk can play a highly important role in managing type 2 diabetes. So, if you are diabetic and don’t mind drinking milk, then it is a good news for you.
Milk Lowers Your Blood Glucose Level
The study was conducted by a team of scientists at the University of Guelph in collaboration with the University of Toronto. Douglas Goff, who led the team says that the study confirms that milk at breakfast can lower your blood glucose throughout the day. He further said that type 2 diabetes and obesity are the leading concerns today. Managing them effectively will empower consumers to improve their personal health. Read the full report
High Protein Milk Reduces Blood Glucose
Though high protein diet has always been recommended by health professionals and dietitians, this study confirms that milk consumed with a high-carbohydrate breakfast reduces blood glucose even after lunch, and high-protein milk has a greater effect.
Drinking Milk for Overall Good Health
In India, drinking milk at breakfast is common and is widely accepted. Due to modernisation, popularity for western diet and lifestyle in general, people are gradually shifting to non-dairy products, especially milk. However, I must say that those who drink milk regularly either at breakfast or at any other time are generally healthier than those who don’t.
So, whether you are are planning to lose weight or want better overall health, drinking milk will help you in a positive way.
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