It's delicious in our morning coffee, essential for cereal, and often pops up on recipe ingredient lists. Hello, milk! But, should you drink milk every day? In short, yes. We turned to the experts at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to learn how much milk we should consume daily and how it benefits our bodies.

Do Adults Need to Drink Milk?

As we get older, it's a good idea to keep milk as part of our routine meal planning. Remember that teeth and bone growth we mentioned for children? Milk can help adults maintain the integrity and strength of teeth and bones by preventing the onset of osteoporosis, a disease that leads to weakened bones. 

Men and women ages 19 to 60+ years should consume 3 cups of milk each day. However, if you're pregnant, breastfeeding or have an ongoing medical condition, it's best to consult your family physician for guidance. They may recommend more or less milk for you based on your current medications, dietary needs, and health conditions.

Additional Ways to Consume Milk 

If you can tolerate dairy products beyond a2 Milk®, such as yogurt, low-fat cheese, or ice cream, feel free to consume those in moderation as part of your daily milk intake. If you prefer to focus on a2 Milk® because it doesn't cause you digestive discomfort, you can always incorporate it into recipes for creamy soups and homemade desserts, like this Banana pudding with chocolate ganache and hazelnut crumble. You could also consider milk-based smoothies. We love this vibrant Carrot apple smoothie with ginger and turmeric!

When you prepare your next grocery list, remember to add a2 Milk®. We offer four tasty varieties to keep on hand: Fat Free, 2% Reduced Fat, Whole and HERSHEY’S a2 Milk®. Happy shopping...and milk drinking!