Got Milk?

Just recently I've educated myself more on the subject of dairy.  This, I believe, is a touchy subject.  First of all, let me ask what YOU think about milk.  Do you feel it is a necessity in your diet?  Do you think milk is essential to maintaining good health?  Three years ago I would have answered yes to all the above questions. Now, I believe that milk is nothing more than a toxic beverage.

What I'm about to share with you are facts.  Facts that I feel everyone should know.  When I tell others that my kids don't drink milk (besides breast milk) the majority of people are confused.  How on earth can kids develop big, strong bones with out milk?

What Cow's Milk was Designed For

God created cow's milk to feed baby cows.  As I've heard it so eloquently put by a few people...cow's milk is designed to turn a baby calf into a 400 pound cow.  Humans create milk for their babies, but there comes a point where a baby will ween from nursing.  Even cows don't drink cow's milk when they grow up.  We are not designed to consume cow's milk at the capacity the majority of Americans are consuming it.  Some would argue that we should not consume ANY dairy.

The Facts

Dairy does not prevent osteoporosis.  Shocking, huh?  Milk may contain calcium; however, milk also causes the body to RELEASE even more of it.  For those of you that are are confused or probably shocked, let me rephrase.  No matter how much calcium you are getting with milk, you will always end up losing more. Dairy products contain sodium and animal protein, both of which encourage calcium loss.  Japanese rarely consume milk and we (milk drinking America) have a higher incidence of osteoporosis.  I assure you the research is there.  Be careful when you do your own research and be aware that most of the studies done on milk are done by the American Dairy Council. 

Dairy is toxic to our systems.  In 1994 a new foreign protein (growth hormone) was introduced into the American milk supply.  Twenty-seven countries decided NOT to put this protein into their milk because they weren't sure how safe it was.  We, on the other hand, decided to use this new protein.  The United States has the highest rates of cancer on the planet.  Women who consume a western diet (high fat, animal based diets) have higher breast cancer rates than countries who consume little to no dairy.  In fact, countries that consume little to no dairy virtually have no breast cancer.

The BEST way to get your calcium is by consuming your collard greens along with turnip greens, broccoli, and beans.

There is so much more that could be said on this topic.  Americans have been brain washed into thinking milk is a nutritious beverage, when it's not.

Finally, I have included a link that I found very interesting.  Did you know that food allergies have increased by 265% in America.  Something tells me that our food has changed not our kids.  This video does a wonderful job of explaining why there are so many food allergies and the science behind it.  She even touches base on the subject of milk.

Why Food Allergies have Risen