Avoid dairy products for better health and well-being
Growing up in a rural area, I was surrounded by the charming motif of farm life, complete with towering barns, grazing cows, and the comforting smell of hay. Like many of my peers, I never questioned the notion that milk was synonymous with health. It was almost a rite of passage to dunk cookies into a glass of cold milk or partake in school events where milk was a staple drink. Back then, we regarded dairy products as fundamental to a balanced diet, and they were touted as sources of strong bones and overall nutrition. However, as I ventured deeper into nutrition and health literature, my understanding of dairy shifted dramatically. See my Update on Dairy Milk
Why drink cow's milk?
My exploration into the topic led me to reconsider the very foundations of dairy consumption. The idea that cow’s milk should only be consumed by calves struck me as provocative. Think about it: cow’s milk is evolutionarily designed for baby cows, providing them with the necessary nutrients to thrive and grow rapidly. A calf, for instance, can weigh about one hundred pounds at birth and will gain approximately eight times its weight by the time it is weaned. Once weaned, calves do not return to milk consumption; they shift to solid food, just like other mammals across the planet. This observation raises an intriguing question: why are humans the only mammals consuming another species' milk? And why do we default to cow's milk when numerous alternatives are available?
As we become increasingly aware of dietary choices and their implications on health, it seems paradoxical that we cling to cow's milk as a dietary staple. Our reliance on it appears especially curious when we consider the myriad of non-dairy alternatives that have emerged in recent years, including almond, soy, oat, and coconut milk, to name a few. These products provide variety and often come fortified with vitamins and minerals that reflect the nutritional elements once solely attributed to dairy.
Well, you shouldn’t drink cow’s milk unless you are a baby cow! Cow’s milk is good for baby cows, not humans. We cannot dispute that cow’s milk is an excellent food source for calves. A calf weighs around one hundred pounds at birth and typically gains approximately eight times its weight by the time it is weaned. Once calves are weaned, they never drink milk again. The same applies to every mammalian species on this planet—that is, except humans.
Have you ever wondered why humans are the only mammals who drink another species’ milk? And why cow’s milk? Why not goat’s milk or some other mammals’ milk?
– via The Dangers of Dairy Explained
– via Why Milk Is Bad for You
Controversy – not really
Watch this short video to grasp the significant impact the milk industry has on dairy consumption.
Influence of the Dairy Industry
I can understand why this video and other statements may create controversy. Whenever you go against the established power structure and try to introduce change, even if it is based on sound research, it is an uphill battle. However, dairy is not the only industry that influences decisions about the foods we eat and the medication we take. See the article Healthy Diet and Industry Invasion.
The present government agencies are heavily influenced by the dairy industry. There is a large amount of money spent to influence decisions. The dairy industry particularly has gone to great lengths to keep us thinking that the only way for us to get adequate protein or vitamin D is by drinking milk.
The dairy business is huge and has a large advertising budget, and many of their corporate executives sit on government boards that influence the decision process. These industries have a great deal to lose if there is a paradigm switch away from dairy. Their power and influence will become less of a factor as more individuals start eating a plant-strong diet and ditch dairy. It’s about time!
Your health is paramount—don't fall for the deceptive tactics of the dairy industry
North Americans are some of the least healthy people on Earth. Despite the advanced medical care and one of the highest standards of living in the world, one in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and 50 percent of US children are overweight.
This crisis in personal health results from chronically poor dietary and lifestyle choices. Below are resources that will make you think about using dairy products. These articles provide great reading, and after reading, you may look at using dairy products a little differently and want to avoid them.
Got Milked?: The Great Dairy Deception and Why You'll Thrive without Milk
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