Milk not only is good for winter, it is good for summer, too. In fact, from Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view, milk has a bittersweet taste and is “cold in nature.” It has the functions of nourishing lungs and stomach, regenerating body fluid, facilitating bowel movement, nourishing “Yin” (the energy that is being accumulated, assimilated, and stored for later use), and resolving toxicity.
Furthermore, since milk (cow milk) is about 87% water, we not only are able to hydrate our body by drinking it, but also to improve nutrition as milk is a rich source of protein and fat.
Indeed, there is no better way to cool down and nourish our body at the same time by having a cup of cold milk in hot summer day.
Tips:
Some people like taking their medicines with milk or mix them with milk. Nonetheless, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners, as milk or dairy products will reduce the absorption of most kinds of medicines that may prevent them from working properly, we are advised not to do so and take medicines only with water.
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