83% of the population regularly consumes cow’s milk, why is so little sheep’s milk consumed? One of the causes is that this type of milk is consumed in large quantities in the form of cheese. In Spain we have a wide variety of cheeses, and among them there are many cheeses made from sheep’s milk. Another of the causes of this low consumption may be our lack of knowledge about it, referring to the final consumers. One of the properties that we should know is that sheep’s milk is more digestive than cow’s milk.
As we mentioned, cow’s milk is the most consumed and is the most difficult for our body to digest, while goat’s and sheep’s milk are more digestive thanks to their high triglyceride content, which gives us a higher energy value, i.e., more energy to face the day. Sheep’s milk also surpasses cow’s and goat’s milk in nutrients. It has 80% more calcium than cow’s milk and twice as much fat, although it is lower in saturated fatty acids, which makes it ideal for any type of diet. It is also important to know that it has the lowest cholesterol and is very rich in iron, so it is highly recommended for people with anemia problems. It is also worth mentioning that this type of milk is high in vitamin A, which is very important for strengthening hair. It also contains a lot of vitamin C, which strengthens our immune system, so we will be stronger against bacteria or possible infections. Sheep in the field Another of the properties associated with sheep’s milk is that it fights free radicals found in food. These damage our cells which could eventually lead to cancer. A glass of sheep’s milk a day contains the necessary amount of vitamin E to fight these radicals. In addition to being rich in fiber, it eliminates toxins that appear in the colon and reduces colon inflation as it is anti-inflammatory. Thanks to the combination of vitamins B and K contained in this type of milk, new red blood cells are generated in our blood, which significantly improves blood flow and prevents the formation of clots. Therefore, there is no reason not to consume this type of milk. It has an increasing presence in supermarkets and hypermarkets, and from Gestión Agro Ganadera we recommend you to try it, its flavor is stronger but also healthier.
