We Love It

Few things in this world are as nice and as satisfying as a big glass of fresh milk. Milk is creamy goodness. Sometimes smooth. Sometimes frothy. Equally delicious hot or cold. The perfect compliment to all good things whether traditional favorites: oatmeal, cereal, cookies, pie, chocolate cake, PB&J or more exotic fare: bagels, pizza, spring rolls, burritos. Even sushi!

We love it in our coffee & tea. It makes scrambled eggs and smoothies all that much better. And hot chocolate just isn't hot chocolate without it.

Westchester Dairy & Distributors milk is all natural, hormone free, and delivered in green-friendly glass bottles. Delicious, nutritious milk delivered directly to your door. Westchester Dairy & Distributors is committed to providing you with the absolute best, freshest milk available. Milk from local farms, and exclusively from New York State farmers. Available in organic, ALL Westchester Diary & Distributors' milk is hormone free.

We all know that calcium helps build strong bones, equally significant is the fact that calcium cannot be absorbed into the bones to strengthen them without the presence of Vitamin D. Milk is high in both calcium and Vitamin D. Studies show that an abundance of calcium has been proven to reduce blood pressure and that higher levels of calcium aid in weight loss.

Milk contains an ideally proportionate amount of protein essential for proper nutrition. Protein gives us energy and helps us to feel full longer, thus assisting successful weight loss. Drinking milk on a regular basis may also help reduce the risk of kidney stones. Additionally, milk is credited with working to fight tooth decay by clearing sugar substances from the mouth when drunk, and with building stronger teeth by remineralizing tooth enamel.

Studies show that women who drink milk as teenagers and young adults have stronger bones during menopause. Milk is good for the brain, lowering the risk of strokes. Scientists have not been able to figure out why it may help in fighting off strokes, other than the many nutrients it contains might work together as a protective shield.

Calcium comprises a crucial aspect of human health. Not only is calcium needed for muscle contraction, but calcium lends to our bone structure, bone recovery (re-calcification), and bone health as well.

Inadequate calcium levels leads to weakened bones, resulting in the serious condition known as osteoporosis. Low levels of calcium can also lead to kidney stones, seizures, and body spasms. In addition, neurotransmitters specifically rely on calcium ions to continue to relay chemicals to areas of the body that need them. Lastly, calcium is an important factor in the blood coagulation cascade. In short, without calcium, humans could not survive.

The recommended daily allowance of calcium is approximately 800-1000 mg, although 1200 mg is ideal, according to the most recent update by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA also notes that the majority of Americans consume only 500-700 mg per day, which is not nearly enough.

Milk plays an important role in many diets today. Milk contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, proteins, fat, sugars, and vitamins A and D, what some call the "perfect package." Overall, milk does "do a body good."

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