World Milk Day was established on the 1 st of June in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. This day aims to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector. Given that milk is rich with calcium, a mineral that promotes healthy teeth and bones, it can add to a healthy lunchbox for our Novaneers.

Whether with a milk product or a dairy alternative, celebrating World Milk Day can be enjoyed by all. The benefits of milk and dairy products have been actively promoted around the world. Milk is a part of the dairy category in the five food groups – dairy, bread and cereals, vegetables, fruit and meat (or meat alternatives).

The use of milk in food and drink has been a common practice for thousands of years. As many can appreciate, milk is an essential part of some people’s daily diets today.

However, for those who have trouble digesting dairy, here are some non-dairy milk alternatives for you to enjoy on World Milk Day:

– Soy Milk, made from soybean plants
– Almond Milk, made from almonds blended with water
– Coconut Milk, made from the white fleshy part of the coconut soaked in water

Milk is not only for drinking, it is an essential ingredient for other dairy foods such as butter, cream, ice cream, and cheese. Milk can also be found as an ingredient used in other types of foods, such as bread, cakes, cereal, desserts and so much more.

Check out these 5 dairy serving suggestions for our Novaneers to enjoy on World Milk Day:

1. Celebrate World Milk Day with a glass of fresh, cold milk in the morning to kick-start the day.
2. Enjoy a big bowl of cereal full of delicious milk
3. For lunch, why not have a toasted cheese sandwich
4. A glass of chocolate or strawberry milkshake
5. A bowl of ice-cream for dessert

Snap a photo of your child’s milk mustache and tag us on social media. Happy #WorldMilkDay!

Source: worldmilkday.org and daysoftheyear.com