Goat milk is a unique product that contains a huge amount of vitamins and nutrients. It remains to figure out who needs to consume this drink and in what quantities.
Properties of goat milk
The rich chemical composition is undoubtedly beneficial for the child's body. The high content of calcium and potassium has a beneficial effect on the condition of joints, bone tissue, teeth, hair. Vitamin D is ideal for the prevention of rickets. The presence of cobalt activates metabolism and blood flow. It also contains copper, manganese, magnesium, various vitamins.
Despite the high fat content, milk is almost completely absorbed by the body, and unsaturated fatty acids prevent the risk of cholesterol deposition in the blood. With regular use, the state of the nervous system normalizes, intestinal motility improves, and the work of the cardiovascular system normalizes. Milk is indicated for children suffering from various types of dermatitis, an allergic reaction to a cow product. This is due to the fact that goat contains easily digestible casein.
It is worth noting that it is not recommended to give to children under one year old, as the risk of pathologies in the formation of the genitourinary system increases. This often leads to chronic kidney disease due to its high mineral content. In addition, it lacks the beneficial folic acid and iron, a deficiency of which leads to anemia.
Milk Tips
Of course, parents decide on their own whether to teach a child to goat milk or not. But there is an opinion that before six months the body is not ready to process it. The second problem is the need for boiling. Despite the fact that when heated, most of the vitamins and trace elements disappear, milk should be heat treated. Otherwise, a small child can get sick with brucellosis or introduce parasites into the body. As a rule, it is recommended to drink it raw only after 3 years.
For better assimilation, nutritionists and doctors advise diluting milk with boiled water in equal proportions before use. This allows you to reduce the fat content of the product without losing its beneficial properties.
For milk to benefit the child's body, it must be stored properly. The natural product should not be left in the refrigerator for a long time. As a rule, the shelf life is 5-6 days. It is advisable to freeze goat's milk, since in this case almost all the useful properties and nutritional value of the product are preserved.
