Transcript
0:00 hi guys thanks for tuning in today's is about the big conversation in the room milk in a typical Indian household moms have always been like not eaten enough just drink a big glass of milk with current research we need to know if it is good to have milk or not and of course what are the right sources of our milk if you're opting for milk which milk is better make sure you listen right till the end of the episode
0:22 because of course there's so many super fats that are going to be unveiled India has always been very pro-milk India is the largest milk producer globally accounting for approximately 22 percent of the total Global meal production the country has been consistently increasing its milk production over the years as of 2021 the annual milk production in India was estimated to be around 198 million metric tons as you research more you realize there are two sets of opinions
0:51 about milk I'm going to start with the cons right away according to Peter cow's milk robs are bones of calcium animal proteins produce acid when they're broken down and calcium is an excellent acid neutralizer so you can see where this is going to neutralize and flush out the acids our bodies have to use the calcium that the milk contains as well as some of our stores so every glass of milk we drink leaches calcium from our
1:17 bowls that's why medical study after study has found that people who consume the most cow's milk have significantly higher fracture rates than those who drink little to no milk and if you are eating large amounts of cheese throw in a heaping Helping Hand of saturated fat sodium and cholesterol to top all of that a lot of children and adults are lactose intolerant so if your child is saying that they feel like they need to vomit or their tummy is hurting after
1:44 they have their breakfast and their off to school pause because they could be lactose intolerant the lactose in cow's milk can be difficult for people to digest resulting in nausea cramps gas bloating and even diarrhea the ancient Greeks Romans Egyptians Indians and others looked at milk as poured from the gods and they kept it highly valued I think we share the same feeling in India now this is if you want to introduce milk to your children as parents we all
2:11 want the best for our children and often find ourselves seeking guidance on what products are right for them I thought it is necessary to break down the different kinds of milk available in the market so you can make the right choice for your children the various types of available such as organ organic hormone free A2 milk and no milk at all can all be part of your decision making process and yes I understand it is complex so let us
2:37 start with what is organic organic milk refers to several milk products from livestock raised according to organic farming methods the health benefits of organic milk has 68 higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids which help maintain a healthy start it also has more vitamin E and beta-carotene which is essential for a healthy immune system and if you're looking for organic milk in India here are a few recommendations there's Akshay Pala in Bangalore on American Chennai sits Farm in Hyderabad pure milk
3:08 in Kolkata pride of cows in Mumbai and Surat kesaria Farm in Mumbai I organic in no Delhi West Deli in South Delhi I hope this helps moving on to what is hormone-free milk organic milk and milk with no added hormones can come from cows that are not treated with BGA which is bovine growth hormone cows May produce more milk when they are injected with extra amounts of bgh hormone-free milk can reduce the risk of cancer since
3:37 it doesn't contain estrogen here are a few brands that have been recommended by readers of Kit stop press that have pesticide free milk that's right of cows there's white farms in Delhi NCR Vita farms in Mumbai kabilai Farm in Chennai and Mr milk in Mumbai and Pune we're going to the next one and of course this was the most confusing the difference between A1 and A2 milk A2 milk generally refers to a variety of cow's milk that
4:04 lacks form of beta casein and proteins called A1 and instead has mostly the A2 form although the source of the two kinds of milk is cow the two kinds of milk consistently vary in terms of the chemical composition of age lactose the carbohydrate component of the milk is different composition in both of these however it's the protein component the caseinine which is the most most important deciding factor the breakdown part of casein and form A1 milk releases
4:33 histidine which leads to the formation of histamine causing allergic reactions A1 milk is obtained from cows of Western origin like holsteinian Jersey Etc and heals a large quantity of milk the A2 milk is the milk obtained by the cows of Indian origin like gear sahibal Etc but here's something that is going to shock you 99 of milk available in the market is A1 mil milk is promoted as A2 milk and maybe a combination of A1 and A2
5:02 milk as well organic milk may also be A1 milk so you need to find the right source of A2 milk where can you find eight women in Pune in Mumbai there's bahua organic farm in Mumbai that's provilak but it's important that you read about each company because all of these have been recommended by the readers of kids Stock press and we haven't personally tried any of these so you have to make sure that your are well
5:27 informed with complete transparency moving on we see a growing trend of no milk which is nut milk many of you who are lactose intolerant and have the option of choosing nut milk like almond milk today there are many options like almond cashew rice it is lower in calories than normal milk nutritious reduces risk of heart diseases many people are steering away from this milk because of the added hormones and allergies the milk powder has melamine in it and has a risk of causing cancer
5:58 the first thought I had when I was reading this but I grew up drinking milk that the Milkman provided what about Tetra pack the biggest question that needs to be posed here is we have no idea from where the milk comes from and who is supplying it what are the cows wear what are the living conditions of those animals and is the milk Pure or is it mixed I'm sure you have many more questions of course feel free to leave
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Summary
- India is the largest milk producer globally, accounting for 22% of total production.
- Research suggests that cow's milk may leach calcium from bones, potentially leading to higher fracture rates.
- Many individuals are lactose intolerant, experiencing digestive issues after consuming cow's milk.
- Organic milk has higher omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins, beneficial for health.
- Hormone-free milk avoids the risks associated with bovine growth hormone and may reduce cancer risks.
- A1 milk, common in the market, may cause allergic reactions, while A2 milk, from Indian-origin cows, is considered healthier.
- Nut milk alternatives are lower in calories and may reduce heart disease risk but can contain added allergens.
- Consumers should be cautious about the source and quality of milk products, including Tetra Pak options.