Dairy is big business in today’s society, but do we really know what’s in it? And is it as good for us as it’s made out to be?
Commercial dairy products are produced from cows that are treated with hormones, antibiotics and are fed genetically-modified grains. All conventional dairy products are pasteurized, which unfortunately is necessary due to mass production and the potential danger of bacteria and viruses being spread. The pasteurization process also destroys valuable enzymes and beneficial bacteria, diminishes the content, and denatures fragile milk protein. Most dairy products, even those labeled “organic”, come from dairy cows that are kept in confinement their entire lives and never even see green grass.
IS IT HEALTHY FOR US?
We are constantly bombarded with the image that dairy is good for your health, but this is all it is, a marketing image. It is important to remember that dairy products do not provide us with any nutrients we can’t get from other sources . For example, we can get just as much calcium from leafy greens and turnips and just as much protein from nuts and beans.
There is another fact about dairy, which may be swept under the carpet for the industries sake, that it can be a contributor in today’s cancers, especially breast, prostate, ovarian and testicular cancers.
“Milk is one of the common causes in food allergies, these can come out as certain skin conditions, eczema, asthma and migraines. Many adults are lactose intolerant, which should be served as natures warning sign that dairy is not good for us.
If you have any skin conditions, try to give up dairy, even for a few weeks, there are plenty of substitutes on the market today, just be sure to go for unsweetened varieties.
It is recommended that of you are wanting to prevent or treat breast cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer or prostate cancer, to eliminate all forms of dairy, from cows and any other animals, and radically change your diet, to mainly plant based.
Because milk is not necessary for humans after weaning and the nutrients it contains are readily available in foods without animal protein, saturated fat, and cholesterol, vegetarians may have healthier outcomes for chronic disease if they limit or avoid milk and other dairy products. Bones are better served by attending to calcium balance and focusing efforts on increasing fruit and vegetable intakes, limiting animal protein, exercising regularly, getting adequate sunshine or supplemental vitamin D, and getting approximately 500 mg Ca/d from plant sources.
On the contrary, clean raw unpasteurized dairy from pasture raised cows are rich in nutrients, such as vitamin A and D, which help absorption of calcium and protein, as well as conjugated linoleic acid, which has strong anti-cancer properties.
Please note: Always consult your health care provider before changing your diet, especially whilst on medication.
This information is not to treat or diagnose any illness or health condition and is to encourage you to make your own health care decisions in partnership with a healthcare professional.
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