🥛 Milk
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What it is
A smooth white drink that comes from cows and helps kids grow strong.
How it looks
A creamy white liquid that pours easily and leaves a little coat on the glass.
Taste
Mild, slightly sweet, and cool, especially nice when it is chilled.
Why it is healthy
Full of calcium and vitamin D for strong bones, plus protein to help your body grow.
How to eat it
Drink it in a glass, pour it on cereal, blend it into smoothies, or warm it up gently.
How it grows
Milk comes from mother cows on farms; farmers gently milk the cows every day and keep it cold and clean.
In season
Available all year and always kept in the refrigerator so it stays fresh and cold. A few people are lactose-intolerant or milk-allergic, so they choose special milks instead.
History
People have milked cows, goats, and sheep for thousands of years to feed their families.
Fun fact
It takes about ten glasses of milk to make just one small piece of cheese.
Try this
Drink a glass of cold milk with breakfast to help your bones grow strong.