Cans used to transport milk

Dairy Development Authority is to extend the ban of transporting loose milk to upcountry areas as a measure of selling unprocessed milk which could be harmful to the consumer. In 2014  DDA banned the transportation of loose milk especially in Jerry cans they could easily be contaminated  by germs because of being unprocessed.

The Acting Manager of Dairy Development Authority Musa Kabula says though the ban of selling loose milk was first implemented last year in only Municipalities it has greatly contributed to the improvement of the quality of the milk but they will extend the ban to some parts in upcountry districts.

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Wondering why children nowadays develop complicated disease as soon as they are born? Mothers these days are very busy with work and find no time to breastfeed.

Breast feeding is one of the best things a mother should give to her child and its advised that they breast feed for six months and above this is because human breast milk is the healthiest form of milk for babies.

Benefits of breast feeding

1. The average of calories being used while breastfeeding help the mother lose weight after giving birth.
2. Breastfed babies have better arousal from sleep at 2–3 months
3. Breastfeeding appears to reduce the risk of extreme obesity in children
4. Breastfeeding is a cost effective way of feeding an infant, providing nourishment for a child at a small cost to the mother.
5. Breastfeeding may delay the return to fertility for some women by suppressing ovulation. A breastfeeding woman may not ovulate, or have regular periods, during the entire lactation period.
6. During breastfeeding beneficial hormones are released into the mother body and this helps in strengthening the maternal bond.
7. Less risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer.
8. Breastfeeding helps in preventing allergies in the babies

Women who are breastfeeding need to be careful about what they eat and drink, since things can be passed to the baby through the breast milk. Just like during pregnancy, breastfeeding women should avoid fish that are high in mercury, and limit lower mercury fish intake, alcohol and anything containing caffeine

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DOODO SEEDS are a health powerhouse. Dodo is a plant scientifically called ‘amaranth.’

Doodo (amaranth) seeds are highly nutritious. They are a rich source of vitamins.

The plant is also rich in proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, fibre and plant photo-chemicals which boost health.

They also contain high amounts of pottasium, sodium, vitamin A, E, C and folic acid compared to other cereal grains.

Doodo seeds are also low in fats. They are rich in calcium and iron. It contains twice as much the amount contained in milk, and 5 times the amount in wheat.

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Is cow milk safe for babies aged below six (6) months? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Uganda’s ministry of Health (M.O.H), children below 6 months should be fed exclusively on breast milk of their mothers.

This is because breast milk contains all the essential nutrients required for optimal growth and development.

Scientists say that cow milk has some complications and these include: an infant’s digestive system can’t digest some of the components of cow milk, the mouth and the intestines may get inflamed, resulting in diarrhea.

 Besides the above, a baby’s kidneys are not developed enough to handle high protein, causing them to overwork, thus putting the infant at risk of suffering from kidney failure.

If cow milk is not properly boiled, the baby is at a risk of infection. It can also cause stunted growth, constipation, and malnutrition, where the baby is not very thin, but has swollen feet, face and abdomen.

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Many people drink milk but they don’t know how to prepare milk for babies, how to prepare milk for babies ahead of time and how to store it in the refrigerator until it is needed by the baby or prepare it directly.

Our nutritional experts have been receiving peoples’ messages asking how they can make Chocolate Milk, easy methods on how to make low fat milk at home and how to prepare milk in a pan.

But in this news piece we have concentrated on how to PREPARE COW MILK in general and perhaps next time we shall try to answer all the above questions.

Cow milk boils at below 100 degrees c. After boiling, it should be allowed to cool in a clean container and then re-boiled in order to kill all bacteria. The milk should be drunk within eight (8) hours. In case of babies, the feeding bottle must be washed with boiled water before it’s used. If the milk is not going to be drunk immediately, it should be kept in a refrigerator.

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The health benefits of milk, cheese and yoghurt include good bone health, smooth skin, strong immune system and prevention of illnesses.

Drinking milk, cheese and or yoghurt prevents hypertension, and it prevents against dental decay.

The consumption of cheese, milk and yoghurt also prevents dehydration, respiratory problems, and osteoporosis.

The beneficial health nutrients obtained from milk, yoghurt and cheese are mandatory for the human body and it helps in prevention of chronic ailment.

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