Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Milk is a complete protein that is important for the body's growth and repair. One cup of whole milk provides more than one-third of your daily calcium needs. People who can't drink cow's milk can ...

What you need to know about your favorite dairy product. — -- intro: For many of us, cow’s milk is the first thing we remember drinking, and we’ve always been told it’s a healthy choice: It’s ...

Teenagers drink healthy beverages but also quaff sugary options, a study shows. June 17, 2011— -- Although high school students report drinking plenty of water, milk, and real fruit juice, they ...

Milk contains tryptophan and calcium, which help the body make sleep-regulating hormones like serotonin and melatonin. Warm milk may promote relaxation by signaling your brain it’s time to wind down.