Ilham Original Milk (650G)

Milk is one of the most nutritious drinks in the world. Not only milk contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary to sustain growth and development for the new-born but it also the only diet a new born survives on. For a new-born, there is no alternative of its mother's milk. It is widely recommended that before the age of 12 months, a baby should either be breastfeeding or drinking an iron-fortified infant formula. Cow's milk is not appropriate for babies because it doesn't provide enough of certain nutrients. It is also hard for babies to digest due to its content of protein and fat. However, after a child is 1 year old, you can introduce cow milk. Before your toddler is 2 years old, unless he has a milk allergy, he should be either breastfeeding or drinking whole milk. The USDA recommends 2 cups of milk daily for age 2 to 3 years.

Ilham Milk is a specially formulated milk powder comes in 4 different flavours (original, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry) with the added nutrients of Almond, Raisin, Dates, Ginkgo and Maca. Ilham Milk is ideal for your chield's healthy growth and avaiable in 1+ and 4+ categories. Ilham Milk 1+ comes only with Original Flavour and suitable for the infants age between 1 - 3 years.

Nutrition Facts of Milk

The nutritional composition of milk is highly complex, and it contains almost every single nutrient that the human body needs.

Milk Proteins

Milk is a rich source of protein. It has approximately 1 g of protein in each fluid ounce (30.5 g), or 7.7 g in each cup (244 g). Proteins in milk can be divided into two groups based on their solubility in water. Insoluble milk proteins are called casein, whereas soluble proteins are known as whey proteins.Both of these groups of milk proteins are considered to be of excellent quality, with a high proportion of essential amino acids and good digestibility.

Milk Fat

Whole milk, straight from the cow, is around 4% fat, but the content in commercial milk varies, depending on the type. Milk fat is mainly composed of saturated fat.

Carbs

Carbs in milk are mainly in the form of a simple sugar called lactose, which constitutes around 5% of the weight of milk.

Vitamins and Minerals

Milk contains almost every single nutrient needed by humans, making it one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. The following vitamins and minerals are found in particularly large amounts in milk:

• Vitamin B12: This essential vitamin is only found in foods of animal origin, and milk is very high in B12.
• Calcium: Milk is not only one of the best dietary sources of calcium, but the calcium found in milk is also easily absorbed.
• Riboflavin: One of the B-vitamins, also called vitamin B2. Dairy products are the biggest source of riboflavin in the Western diet.
• Phosphorus: Dairy products are a good source of phosphorus, a mineral that plays an essential role in many biological processes.
• Enrichment with Vitamin D: Milk is often enriched with other vitamins, especially vitamin D.

Milk Hormones

More than 50 different hormones are naturally present in cow's milk. With the exception of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), cow milk hormones have no known effects in humans.

Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Being a rich source of calcium, milk may promote increased bone mineral density, cutting the risk of osteoporosis.

The following table shows the nutrition facts in 100 g milk:

Nutritional Value of Dates

Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals. It's also a good source of energy, sugar, and fiber. Essential minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium and zinc can be found in them. They also contain vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin A and vitamin K.

Health Benefits of Dates

Dates are one of the best sweet and versatile foods that can regulate the digestive process. They can significantly boost energy levels in people within half an hour of consumption. The American Cancer Society recommends an intake of 20-35 grams of dietary fiber per day, which can be supplied through dates. It is also said that taking one date per day will help you maintain eye health all your life. The following health benefits are seen for the consumption of dates:

• Relieve Constipation: Dates are often categorized as a laxative food.They have high levels of soluble fiber, which is essential in promoting healthy bowel movements and comfortable passage through the intestinal tract, which can relieve the symptoms of constipation.
• Strengthen Bones: The significant amounts of minerals found in dates make them a superfood for strengthening bones and fighting off painful and debilitating diseases like osteoporosis.
• Treat Intestinal Disorders: The nicotine content in dates is thought to be beneficial for curing many kinds of intestinal disorders.
• Treat Anemia: Dates have a high mineral content, which is beneficial for many different health conditions but their impressive levels of iron make them a perfect dietary supplement for people suffering from anemia.
• Cure Allergies: One of the most interesting facets of dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is not a very common element to find in foods, but it does have a worthwhile amount of health benefits, including the reduction of allergic reactions and seasonal allergies.
• Boost Energy: Dates are high in natural sugars like glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Therefore, they are the perfect snack for an immediate burst of energy.
• Maintain Nervous System Health: The vitamins present in dates make it an ideal boost to nervous system health and functionality.
• Promote Heart Health: Dates are quite helpful in keeping your heart healthy.
• Treat Diarrhea: Ripe dates contain potassium, which is known as an effective way of controlling diarrhea.

Nutritional Benefits of Almonds

The nutrition benefits of almonds are praised around the world. Today, besides almonds are eaten raw as a healthy snack, it is used in numerous ways including the base ingredient in almond butter, almond milk or almond flour; and even in many body lotions and fragrances. Cholesterol reduction is the most celebrated health benefit of almonds, but there are many other vital health benefits of almonds nutrition.

Proven health benefits of almonds suggest the following:

• Help Prevent Heart Disease and Heart Attacks
• Support Healthy Brain Function
• Maintain Skin Health
• Help Control Blood Sugar Levels and Prevent Diabetes
• Help With Weight Loss and Prevent Overeating
• Increase Nutrient Absorption
• Increase Digestive Health
• Can Help Fight Cancer and Inflammation
• Help Maintain Dental and Bone Health

Nutrition Facts of Raisins

Raisins are dried grapes/currants. However, unlike fresh grapes, they indeed are rich and concentrated sources of energy, vitamins, electrolytes, and minerals. On a weight per weight comparison basis, 100 g of dried grapes hold 249 calories, several times more fiber, vitamins, minerals and polyphenol antioxidants than the fresh grapes. Raisins, however, contain fewer amounts of vitamin-C, folic acid, carotenes, lutein and xanthins than fresh grapes.

Health Benefits of Raisins

One can receive the following health benefits if raisins are consumed regularly:

• Raisins are dense sources of energy, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Additionally, they packed with many health benefiting polyphenolics antioxidants, dietary fiber, and other phytonutrients.
• Raisins contain phytochemical compound resveratrol, a polyphenol antioxidant, has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, blood cholesterol lowering activities.
• Resveratrol in raisin reduces stroke risk by altering at the cell molecular level inside the blood vessels.
• Raisin are very high in anthocyanins, another class of polyphenolic anti-oxidants. Anthocyanins have been found to have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-cancer activities.
• 100 g raisins provide 3.7 g or 10% of daily required levels of dietary fiber. Studies suggest moderate fiber in the diet help lower body weight, cholesterol concentrations in the blood, and colon and breast cancer incidence. Additionally, it helps relieve constipation episodes by decreasing gut transit time of food.
• Raisins are dense sources of minerals like calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium copper, fluoride, and zinc. Copper and manganese are an essential cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. 100 g provides 23% daily requirement levels of iron.
• Raisins are rich in a heart-healthy electrolyte, potassium. 100 grams hold 749 mg of potassium. By countering pressing effects of sodium, it reduces heart rate, blood pressure and thereby helps prevent stroke, CHD, and peripheral vascular diseases.
• Raisins are also a good source of some B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and pantothenic acid.

Nutritional Benefits of Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest survivor among the ancient plants on earth. It is the last extant branch of the Ginkophyta division, all of which are now extinct. For more than 300 million years, Ginkgo biloba has managed to survive, if not thrive, and remains only mildly endangered. Due to its vast range of medicinal qualities, and its importance for research on the evolution of plants, ginkgo biloba trees are widely protected around the world. This tree is native to China and is still found primarily there, as it is difficult to produce saplings of the trees, and some ginkgo trees are over 2,500 years old.

The most important and unique health benefits of ginkgo include its ability to improve memory, boost vision, treat depression, alleviate pain, boost circulation, reduce blood pressure, protect the nervous system, boost heart health, prevent cancer, and slow the signs of aging.

Health benefits of this plant include:

• Improves Cognitive Abilities - certain studies have demonstrated ginkgo biloba's ability to increase memory and retention, boost focus, and stimulate creative thinking.
• Improves Vision Health - the second most common reason for using ginkgo biloba is its powerful effect on vision.
• Relieves Pain - popular option for people recovering from injuries or wounds, as well as those who suffer from chronic headaches.
• Regulates Blood Flow - research has definitively shown that ginkgo biloba extract is able to increase blood vessel dilation and stimulate blood flow to extremities in the body, including the skin and essential organs, properly oxygenating the entire body and boosting energy and strength.
• Protects Heart Health - Ginkgo biloba extract has also been linked to lower blood pressure and an elimination of blood clots throughout the cardiovascular system.
• Prevents Nervous Disorders - seems to exert a positive influence on the nervous system, speeding up reaction time and lowering your chances of nervous disorders.
• Prevents Cancer - ginkgo biloba can help to keep the entire body protected from chronic disease, most notably cancer and heart disease because free radicals weaken the blood vessels walls of the cardiovascular system.
• Anti-aging Property - Ginkgo biloba Extract do help the skin remain tight and healthy, slowing the appearance of wrinkles and other age spots, as well as helping to speed up wound healing and lessen the appearance of scars

Nutritional Benefits of Maca

Maca mainly grows in the Andes of central Peru, in harsh conditions and at very high altitudes - above 13,000 feet (4,000 meters). It is a cruciferous vegetable and therefore related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. It has a long history of culinary and medicinal use in Peru. The main edible part of the plant is the root, which grows underground. It exists in several colors, ranging from white to black.

Maca root is generally dried and consumed in powder form, but it's also available in capsules and as a liquid extract. Maca root powder is high in protein and carbs and rich in a number of nutrients, including vitamin C, copper and iron. It also contains many bioactive plant compounds.

Maca root powder is very nutritious, and is a great source of several important vitamins and minerals. One ounce (28 grams) of maca root powder contains:

• Calories: 91
• Carbs: 20 grams
• Protein: 4 grams
• Fiber: 2 grams
• Fat: 1 gram
• Vitamin C: 133% of the RDI
• Copper: 85% of the RDI
• Iron: 23% of the RDI
• Potassium: 16% of the RDI
• Vitamin B6: 15% of the RDI
• Manganese: 10% of the RDI