These 4 Surprising Facts About Milk are part of a sponsored post on behalf of The National Milk Life Campaign’s Back-to-School program.

4 Surprising Facts About Milk

Milk has more protein than you think.

Milk provides a high quality protein, 8 grams per 8 ounces to be exact. Protein is one of the necessary nutrients in my new healthy lifestyle which is helping me lose weight and tone. But kids need protein as well, especially now that school has started! Protein at breakfast helps children feel full and helps tide them over until school lunch.

2. Calcium, Vitamin D and Potassium and Fiber are most likely to be missing from kids’ diets and milk is the top food source for three of those missing nutrients.

Calcium, Vitamin D and Potassium are super important for growing children. Why are these nutrients lacking from our kids’ diets today? According to the Dairy Research Institute, the average daily cups of milk consumed by children over the years has decreased, while fruit drinks and soda has increased.

3. Milk is not easily replaced in a diet.

Does your family not drink enough milk? Do you drink milk alternatives? The fact is, without real milk in kids’ diets, it’s hard for them to get the nutrients they need. Check out what’s in a glass of milk compared to milk alternatives.

4. Milk’s ingredient list is short and sweet.

I typically look at the ingredients on the packaging of foods I buy for my family. If the ingredient list is long and includes ingredients I know are not good, then I hesitate to buy it. Milk’s ingredient list is simply milk, and Vitamins D and A. Milk is a nutrient powerhouse and naturally provides nutrients such as protein, calcium and potassium. Do you see sugar on your milk’s calorie content? Guess what, that is naturally occurring sugar just like fruit.

Which of the four tips about milk surprised you the most? Comment below and two winners will receive a gift card worth the amount of a free month’s supply of milk (valued at $18 per month).

{source: expert and registered dietitian, Holley Grainger and milk life} Please visit MilkTruth.com for more information.