MILK_by_cfcoughlin
- Milk doesn’t prevent osteoporosis. Studies at Harvard University concluded that milk does not protect against bone fractures, because milk’s high protein content leaches calcium from the bones. Women who drank 3 glasses of milk a day had more fractures than those who rarely drank milk. That Harvard study is quite interesting, with some good recommendations in the full article: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/calcium-and-milk/
- Shooting blanks? Synthetic growth hormones have been linked to infertility in men who drank lots of milk as boys. http://www.bwcsa.co.za/factoryfarming/misery.html
- Even ’skim’ milk is 25% fat! All dairy products contain high levels of fat and cholesterol. One 250 ml / 8 oz glass of whole milk contains nearly 10 grams of fat and 34 mg of cholesterol. Even so-called ’skim’ milk gets over 25% of its calories from fat, most of this saturated. In short, dairy contains high levels of fat and cholesterol – two of the principal nutrients most national health authorities recommend reducing in the typical Western diet. http://www.animalrightsafrica.org/VeganReasons_Milk.php
- Cows don’t naturally produce milk. They have to be kept pregnant and delivering calves, which end up being eaten by so-called gourmets. Calves are taken away from their mothers soon after birth and imprisoned in crates, where they have no room to turn or lie down. The meat of calves is called veal and immobility (ie tying up the little legs so the leg muscles cannot move) helps keep the flesh tender and the pale colour is achieved by keeping the calves anaemic through lack of iron in their diet. This results in chronic diarrhoea, which continues until they are slaughtered. The calves are essentially a waste by-product. Separation is extremely distressing for both mother and baby. http://www.animalrightsafrica.org/AnimalsAsFood.php
- The fun life of the indoor cow. On a typical dairy farm, cows stand on concrete, chained by the neck to be milked by machines. To boost their production, farmers inject their cows with artificial growth hormones that increase the cow’s chance of developing mastitis, a painful condition of the udders. Normally a cow udder will hold 2 litres of milk – the dairy cow is forced to produce up to 10 litres, causing the udder to become so heavy it sometimes drags on the ground.
http://www.bwcsa.co.za/factoryfarming/misery.html
- Milk is BAD for your baby. Cow’s milk lacks essential fatty acids human infants need for neurological development. Babies drinking whole milk in their first two years develop allergies, colic, diabetes; milk causes internal bleeding in children, which contributes to anemia. http://www.afpafitness.com/articles/articles-and-newletters/research-articles-index/nutrition-wellness/milk-is-it-really-our-best-source-for-calcium/
- Milk protein attacks the immune system. Cow’s milk contains antibiotics, pesticides, chemicals, hormones, blood, white cells (pus), and bacteria from mastitis (udder infection) which the USDA and FDA either do not test for, or which they allow to be present in unacceptably high levels. http://www.4alw.com/liquid-calcium/nurses.htm
- Breast fed a calf lately? Humans are the only species that continues to drink milk after they are weaned. Drinking the milk of a dog or cat would be unthinkable, so it is just as bizarre to drink the milk of a cow! Human milk is designed for human babies and cows milk is designed for – yes, baby cows! http://www.bwcsa.co.za/factoryfarming/farming.html
- So, what can you drink instead? Alternatives such as rice or soy milk, available in powder form from health shops, or in long life boxes at Woolies are readily available. For the more adventurous, Nut milk can be made by mixing 1 cup of any nuts or seeds, soaked overnight and drained with 3 cups filtered water. Experiment by adding 1 Tablespoon raw honey or 2-3 pitted dates or 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt (optional). Mix in a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Strain mixture through a sprout bag or cheese cloth.Make informed choices and enjoy the benefits! (“,)
