Milk & Yogurt – Blog

Strong bones and a healthy immune system are critical during the growing years. Milk and yogurt deliver essential nutrients that help children build physical strength and fight illness.

Milk: Building Strong Bones

Milk is one of the best sources of calcium and vitamin D — both crucial for bone density and tooth development. During ages 5–10, children build most of their bone mass, making calcium intake especially important.

Milk also contains protein for muscle growth and B vitamins that support energy production.

Yogurt: Gut Health and Immunity

Yogurt adds another powerful benefit: probiotics. These friendly bacteria improve digestion and strengthen immune defenses.

A healthy gut supports nutrient absorption and even emotional regulation, since much of the body’s serotonin is produced in the digestive system.

Choose plain or lightly sweetened yogurt to avoid excess sugar.

Developmental Benefits

Milk and yogurt help support:

• Bone and tooth development
• Muscle growth
• Digestive health
• Strong immunity
• Emotional balance

Parent Tips

✔ Add fruit to yogurt instead of sugary syrups.
✔ Use milk in porridge, smoothies, or soups.
✔ Offer dairy alternatives (fortified soy/almond milk) if needed.

Consistent dairy or fortified substitutes help children grow taller, stronger, and healthier.

Ruchira Darda

I am Ruchira Darda, a relationship coach, parenting expert, author, and entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience. Based in Mumbai, I work extensively in the areas of mindful living and emotional wellness. I am a TEDx speaker and focus on personality identification to help individuals and families build stronger, healthier relationships. I also lead and actively support initiatives such as the Lokmat MahaMarathon.