It is a popular tag-line that has had children and adults gladly giving themselves liquid mustaches for decades. Nevertheless, as fun and cute as a selfie could look from said mustache the question remains… is milk really beneficial? Inquiring minds have wanted to know for some time and decided to seek some definitive answers.

The fountain of youth may not have been discovered as of yet; however, one simple drink may hold more beauty as well as health benefits than this undiscovered gem. Milk is a natural beverage that contains nutrients and vitamins that can benefit the skin right down to your smile. Here are just as few of the many ways that milk can do your body good!

• Due to the proteins it contains milk has the ability to rebuild muscles.
• If you are aiming to drop a few pounds make sure you drink a glass a snack or with a meal. Research has shown that women who do so on average lose more weight than those that do not. Literal food for thought…
• Milk is made up of amino acids that are able to keep skin well-hydrated and moisturized.
• Also, on the beauty tip, milk contains enzymes as well as lactic acid that behaves like an exfoliant which will encourage skin to be touch-ably smooth.
• Lastly, make your dentist a happy camper by consuming milk regularly. Milk not only makes teeth stronger but will ward off cavities and tooth decay.

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