The type of milk favored by centenarians
Goat milk and sheep milk contain many good nutrients and are chosen by people in long-lived regions.
Some places in the world have a population oflong lifeover 100 years old is 10 times higher than in the US such as Sardinia Island (Italy), Okinawa Island (Japan)... According to a 2016 article in the magazineAmerican Lifestyle Medicine, people living in these areas tend to be more active, belonging to communities that prioritize family and friendship.
A healthy diet also plays a role in longevity zones. People only eat until they are 80% full. Their smallest meal is in the late afternoon or early evening, after which they eat nothing else. The menu is mainly plant-based, with lots of beans, vegetables and fruits.
Meat consumption is low (about 5 times a month) to add flavor to meals. Milk and dairy products are also not used much, mostly processed in fermented form such as yogurt or cheese.
Not only that, in most longevity regions, people use milk from sheep and goats, not from cows.
Benefits of goat milk, sheep milk
According to the magazineInternational Molecular ScienceSheep milk is a rich source of health-promoting bioactive compounds. It is rich in fatty acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Sheep milk is high in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been shown to reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes. It also contains bio-peptides with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties that fight cancer cells.
Meanwhile, goat milk and goat milk products can help people control cholesterol. According toHealth DigestGoat milk contains proteins that are thought to inhibit ACE, an enzyme linked to high blood pressure. Goat milk has a heart-healthy ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
Certain compounds in goat milk may reduce body fat and have antioxidant properties, which may help fight conditions related to high cholesterol and oxidative stress.
People who cannot digest cow's milk can have an easier time consuming goat's milk, although it still contains lactose. Goat's milk is also less likely to cause allergies.
Disadvantages
In fact, neither of these milks are widely available, as sheep and goats are not as widely raised as cows. Sheep milk only accounts for 1% of the world’s milk production, so it is not easy to find. It is also more expensive, partly because sheep do not produce as much milk as cows.
Additionally, options like low-fat or products made from sheep or goat milk are not as plentiful and readily available in stores.
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