There is nothing new to talk about the health benefits of milk. The finest source of calcium, protein, vitamins and other healthy nutrients milk is the best drink one can have in the morning, or any time of the day.  We like to have milk in different forms.  Some of us like a hot cup of milk while many like a glass of milk with ice cubes. In India, we generally consume hot milk considering various condiments are mixed in it. While hot milk makes for a healthy drink, cold milk is equally good for health and beauty.

If you haven't known already, here are some amazing benefits a glass of cold milk has to offer you, check out: 

Reduces Acidity

One of the best remedies for acidity and discomfort is to sip on a glass of cold milk. Gradual sipping on milk can help alleviate pain from peptic ulcers too.

Keeps Your Body Hydrated

Cold milk is a great beverage to keep your body hydrated. Cold milk is packed with electrolytes that can help your body combat dehydration. Drinking a glass of cold milk, twice a day can prevent your body from getting dehydrated. The best time to drink milk is early in the morning. Never drink milk immediately before retiring to bed as it may lead to digestive issues.

Aids in Digestion

Cold milk has carminative properties that can be very good for digestion. It also helps in washing down the fat, ghee or oil that normally coats the inner wall of your food pipe.

Controls Hunger Pangs

Cold milk makes for a nutritious way to control hunger pangs. You can easily make cold coffee or flavoured milk out of it and enjoy it in the evening. A glass of cold milk with coffee or fruit flavour will not only kill your cravings but also keep you fuller for longer. One can enjoy cold milk along with cereals, shakes and smoothies too. Milk lovers, this health drink is surely your go-to elixir.

Last words: Which milk is best, hot or cold?

You might wonder which milk is best for you, cold or hot. The actual fact is, hot and cold milk has an acute dependency on weather and time. As an example- hot milk will suit you the best when you consume this in winters with some chunks of turmeric inside it. It makes your body warm and gives you relief from soar temperature. The same way, if you want to make your body calm and sober during summers, drink a glass of cold milk. According to Ayurveda, it reduces the problem of ‘Pitta’ during summers. But be careful about making the opposite choices of milk as it may harm you. So, be wise with your choices and enjoy all the benefits from all the forms of this concoction. One more thing to remember that milk should be consumed at medium temperature in every season. Be it warm or cold, both of the forms comprise with equal numbers of health benefits as milk itself is a superfood and provides health benefits only if you are Not a lactic intolerant.