Children have unique nutrient needs, which are vital for them to grow up strong and healthy. So it’s essential they have a balanced diet that contains a range of nutrients.

MILO® is a wholesome source of nutrients that helps give your child the energy they need to get the best out of their day if they need a nutritional boost.

The Glycemic Index (GI) is how we measure carbohydrates in food according to how they affect blood glucose levels. In a high GI diet, carbs cause blood glucose levels to spike and crash. In a low GI diet, carbs are digested and released slowly for sustained energy. As parents, we all want our kids to have long-lasting nourishing energy!

Check out the infographics provided at: https://www.gisymbol.com/infographics

Want some tips on how to follow a low GI diet?

Swapping high GI foods for low GI foods is a simple way to improve the quality of your kids health.

Here are some low GI diet examples which you could follow today:

• Choose basmati rice instead of white jasmine rice.
• Pasta, quinoa, couscous are low GI grains.
• Healthy low GI snacks include nuts, yoghurt and fruit.

Don’t forget to check out our low GI MILO® products:

• MILO® powder (AU) – 39 (Low GI) made with skim milk
• MILO® powder (AU) – 36 (Low GI) made with reduced fat milk
• MILO® powder (NZ) – 39 (Low GI) made with TRIM milk
• MILO® RTD – 34 (Low GI)
• MILO® 30% Less Added Sugar - 42 (Low GI) made with skim milk

Follow the link below to view the full product range!

Calcium is essential for the growth and development of children as it helps to maintain strong teeth and bones whilst also helping with things like muscle function.

The amount of calcium absorbed into our bones depends on the amount of calcium that we eat. The Australian Health Survey: Usual Nutrient Intakes, 2011-12 revealed that nearly three quarters of females (73%) and half of all males (51%) aged two years and over did not meet their calcium requirements based on their intakes from food. 

If they need a calcium boost, your child can get more calcium by adding MILO® to skim milk. A 200ml glass of skim milk contains 240mg of calcium (AFCD-1). Adding a standard 20g serve of MILO®, which contains 170mg of calcium, increases the calcium content of the total drink to 400mg. This means a glass of MILO® and skim milk delivers 50% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for calcium. Research supports that MILO® can help increase milk consumption and help increase your child’s calcium intake (Nutrition Research Australia 2017).

Children require many essential vitamins and minerals to grow and develop. They include vitamins such as B group, C and D as well as minerals such as calcium and iron.

MILO® and skim milk is a nutritious formulated supplementary food that contains 8 essential vitamins & minerals. 

MILO® and milk contains:

• Calcium & Vitamin D for strong bones
• Iron that helps carry oxygen around the body
• B vitamins to help the body unlock and use energy
• Vitamin C to help support healthy immune function

MILO® and milk is a great nourishing drink and along with a balanced diet, helps to deliver essential nutrients for active kids that need a nutritional boost.