By Yash Lakhan
February 12, 2024
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Milk is a staple beverage that has been around for a millennia. It has gained a reputation for being a healthy drink rich in protein and calcium. Despite that, several myths regarding the drink have become prevalent over the course of time, which are not true. Keep reading to learn more about those myths.
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Fact: Consuming milk in moderation doesn't lead to weight gain. A 250-ml serving has around 120 calories.
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Fact: Bloating from milk can only happen to people who are lactose intolerant and not to other people.
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Fact: It is a prevalent myth that milk causes acne but there's no conclusive evidence for the same.
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Fact: Milk goes through processes like fortification or pasteurisation that add nutrients and make it safer for consumption by killing bacteria.
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Fact: Boiling milk doesn't affect its nutritional value; you can boil it as much as you prefer.
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Fact: There have been talks about this but there's no conclusive or strong evidence that consuming dairy causes cancer.
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Fact: Most products are processed, just like milk, which is pasteurised to eliminate bacteria. It doesn't make it any less natural.
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