Ksheerena vardhate Aayuh Ghruthena vardhate buddhih l
The above line states
that drinking milk increases the longevity of the life and intake of Ghee
(Ghrutham) enhances memory.
According to mythology, there are about seven
different types of oceans, one among them is milky ocean, when it was churned
the divine cow (Kamadenu) emerged from it. She is the source for the race of
the cows &bulls. That’s why cow is worshipped &offered puja’s. Because
of its origin milk is considered as a sacred food. It is used as a offering to
God & Abhishekam is performed with milk. Curd, buttermilk, butter, ghee, khoa, &
paneer are the by- products of milk. Ksheeram, Doodh, Paal, Paalu, are the
various regional names of milk. It is indispensable from the lives of humans.
It is super food that can be consumed even raw, hot or cold and is used in
numerous ways to satiate one’s hunger. It is highly nutritious and is suitable
for all age groups. Milk gets into the
list of super foods because of its nutrients with antioxidant properties. Many
sweet preparations are prepared using milk as a main ingredient and it is
almost favourite for all. Normally in a toned milk of 100gms
Protein-3.1gm
Carb-4.6 gms sucrose
Fat 3.0
Minerals-0.7gm
Calcium-126mg,
Total energy-60 kcal
*Milk is a great source of calcium
which is essential to maintain optimum bone health. It has also potassium, iron, vitamin B
&vitamin B12.
*Skimmed milk or low fat milk helps
reduce weight.
* Milk is rich in whey protein that
aids in building muscles.
* Heart burns can be treated with the intake
of cold milk.
Other than cow, buffalo, goat, sheep
&camel produce milk. Buffalo’s milk is considered good for making curd.
Goat’s milk &camel’s milk is also consumed in various parts of the world.
Now a days many opt for almond or soy milk.
BASUNDHI a popular dish though, time
taking it’s easy to prepare. Take required amount of milk, place it on the
stove, keep it stirring till it get condensed and reduce to half. Add sugar, cardamom,&
pista. Serve hot or refrigerate after sometime to serve chill.
With milk comes
synonymous AMUL. The establishment of dairy farms helps farmers to deposit
their milk, which thereafter gets toned & supplied to many households far
off from the villages. This helps to get toned milk in the cities. With the
growth in the dairy industry, the large amount of waste of milk is curbed and
also the use of milk powder is reduced. Amul’s advertisement to encourage
drinking of milk is unforgettable…..
Doodh doodh doodh
doodh
Doodh hai wonderful
Pee sakthe hai roz
glass
Gharmee mein dalo
doodh mein Ice
Doodh ban gaya very
nice
Piyo daily once or
twice
Mil jayega tasty
surprise
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