Young and old alike we all need these nutrients found in milk. Health Canada recommends that we choose lower fat foods more often. Tips Make soups creamier, sauces smoother, and puddings more nutritious by cooking with milk instead of water. Make a fruity smoothy by blending one cup of cold milk with one cup of fruit. Great for breakfast on the go.
Milk is the main source of vitamin D in the Canadian diet.
Since we can only make vitamin D in our skin during the summer and since sunscreens block our skin from making vitamin D, it's wise to ensure that we get some vitamin D in our diets as well. The only Milk Product that is fortified with vitamin D is milk. To ensure an adequate vitamin D intake, The National Institute of Nutrition recommends that one half of the recommended number of servings of Milk Products be fluid milk. TOP Chocolate Milk Nutrition Chocolate milk provides the same 15 essential nutrients as white milk. With no more sugar than a glass of unsweetened fruit juice, and no more caffeine than a cup of decaffeinated coffee, chocolate milk made with fresh cows' milk is an excellent choice.