Goat’s milk, as the name implies, is a milk that is derived from goats that are rich in vitamins and minerals, protein, and more. The healthy fatty acids it contains help protect the heart and balance cholesterol. Goat’s milk is usually used as an alternate option for cow’s milk because it is easier to digest and has a lot of health benefits. While cow’s milk is the most popular among many people, goat’s milk is increasingly proven to become the go-to option healthy dairy alternative. Let us explore more of the health benefits and nutritional value of this nutrient-dense food.
Less Allergic than Cow’s milk
Goat’s milk is easier to digest compared to cow’s milk because of its chemical composition (A1 and A2 beta-casein) and better option for people with allergic or intolerant to cow’s milk because it doesn’t contain the protein that is responsible for most allergic reactions that are found in cow’s milk. Also, goat’s milk is similar to human breast milk in terms of protein and nutrient composition which is why it is the best choice to be consumed by young children who are about to transition to formula milk.
Makes your teeth and bones strong
Calcium is essential for strong teeth and bones, and most of us know that Cow’s milk is the best source of it. But did you know that goat’s milk is also rich in calcium and that it has more calcium content than cow’s milk? Goat’s milk has a 33% daily value in a 1/8-ounce cup compared to cow’s milk with only a 28% daily value.
Makes Your skin healthy
Goat’s milk is rich in Vitamin A which helps your skin to healthy by keeping skin soft and supple. The lactic acid in goat’s milk helps remove dead skin, brighten it, and to have smooth healthy skin.
Help Reduce Anemia
Iron is very vital for our blood health. Unlike other foods that make the body hard to absorb iron from the diet, goat’s milk helps the body absorb dietary iron to be used by the body which helps correct anemia.
Fights Inflammation
Enzymes in goats’ milk work to soothe the digestive tract. Study shows that goat’s milk products may help reduce inflammation in the body.
There are several ways to start for you to start incorporating goat’s milk into you and your family. It can be purchased pasteurized or by law which is better because it has additional enzyme health benefits. The only disadvantage of goat’s milk is that you can barely see it in supermarkets, unlike cow’s milk which is always available anywhere. Plus, it is more expensive because it is a rare product but like what has been mentioned, it is all worth it because of its many health benefits, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Though it may be hard to find in stores, it is getting more commonly known as people knew about its great health benefits.
PDO I Kimberly M. Tanador, RND
References:
Goat Milk: Is It Healthier Than Cow Milk?
Written by Michael Joseph, November 27, 2018
https://www.nutritionadvance.com/goat-milk-vs-cow-milk/
The Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Goat Milk Components
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128097625000358
Health Benefits of Goat Milk
Written by Maria Joao Reis Lima, Edite Teixeira-Lemons, Jorge Oliveira, Luis P. Teixeira-Lemons, Antonio M>C Monteiro and Jose M. Costa
