By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

This blog reviews the benefits of milk and why it’s important as a regular part of our daily diet.

A unique bundle of nutrients

We all know milk is one of the best sources of calcium –  necessary for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth. However, milk also provides nine additional nutrients, along with calcium, which are all essential for good health.

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

It’s no surprise to know that what you eat or drink before, during and after exercise affects your performance and rate of recovery. However it may surprise you to know that milk could help you get the most out of your exercise routine! Milk contains three essential ingredients required to help you perform at your best – protein, carbohydrate and fluid.

It’s important to note that lactose intolerance is not an allergy but, rather, an inability to break down lactose sugar found in regular milk due to a lack of the lactase enzyme in the digestive tract. Some milks, like Pauls Zymil, have the natural enzyme lactase added to make them lactose free and therefore easy to digest.

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

As we edge closer to Spring, now is the time to put in place a few simple strategies to help shake off those winter blues and get back into shape! One strategy is to choose foods that help keep hunger at bay, such as protein rich dairy foods like Pauls Zymil milk.

Protein helps prolong feelings of fullness after eating, therefore helping reduce cravings and unintentional overeating^[1] which in turn helps to manage your weight.

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

Did you know that calcium is used by almost every cell in the body, including your heart? It’s one of the most important minerals, and is absolutely essential for the health of your bones and teeth.

The amount of calcium you require can vary depending on factors such as age and sex, so here’s a handy table showing the ideal amount of calcium you should be receiving every day:

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

By the year 2050 it is predicted that 1 in 4 Australians will be aged over 65 years ^[1].  This is a significant increase in the number of older Australians who will be seeking ways to maintain their health, wellbeing and quality of life. This blog highlights how milk and other dairy foods can make a positive contribution to good health for older Australians.