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The milk aisle in your local supermarket probably doesn’t look like it did 10 years ago.
While cow’s milk is still a popular choice for many, the number of alternatives available to UAE residents can easily boggle the mind. Simply scan the shelves at your grocery store and you’ll find everything from oat to pea milk. While it’s always good to have choices, this can also get a little confusing if you’re trying to decide on what s best for you and your family.
With World Milk Day falling on June 1,
The National spoke to the experts for a lowdown on the benefits, disadvantages and nutritional content of each variety.
World Milk Day 2021: Know date, significance and theme of this day observed by UN
Every year since the year 2000, June 1 is celebrated with various events and programmes aimed to highlight the importance of milk.
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Updated: Jun 1, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
World Milk Day is observed on June 1 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to celebrate the dairy sector and highlight the importance of milk products as a global food. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill had once said, There is no finer investment for any community than putting milk into babies.
Every year since the year 2000, June 1 is celebrated with various events and programmes aimed to highlight the importance of milk.
India accounts for 22% of the global milk production of 906 million tonnes and produces more than 52% of the 379 million tonnes of milk produced in Asia.
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There are several proven health benefits to consuming milk as it comes packed with important nutrients and is an excellent source of protein. Drinking milk is often associated with healthy bones because of its potential to prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Keeping these reasons in mind, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations established World Milk Day in 2001 to spread awareness about the importance of milk and dairy products.
Every year on June 1, several events are lined up across the world to promote the benefits of milk and dairy products, and to talk about how the dairy industry supports the livelihoods of billions. However, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the Food and Agriculture Organization has urged event managers to shift to online campaigns this year.