More on dairy....

I will start by apoligizing for no pics....they changed blogger on me again...in the middle of my post!  So this post will require you to read....

Since we have given up dairy in our house, a lot of family and friends have questioned our motives.  I continually hear "what about your calcium?",  "where are you getting your vitamins?",  "kids need milk fat", and  "we like our milk."

I hear what you are saying, but these are all things we have been told by the people that market dairy products.  I found a very interesting website that simply breaks it down for us.  In fact most of the information I am finding is much the same...check it out and it might enlighten you....DAIRY.

Since I am pretty sure a lot of you won't visit the link I have included a few bits of information that may leave you wanting a little more info...

CUMULATIVE EFFECTS


How does this impact humans who consume cow's milk and dairy? Obesity (over 50% of Americans and rising), heart disease, cancer, allergies, digestive problems, diabetes, asthma, desensitization to antibiotics, behavioral problems, and the constant ingestion of dioxin's, herbicides, pesticides (and anything else the cow eats that is not good for any critter), that winds up getting stored in HUMAN fat... is not healthy by any measure.


Those who resist believing the truth should understand that MOST of the world's population CANNOT tolerate the lactose in cow's milk. Up to 95% of the black population, around 53% of the Hispanics, etc.) So much for cow's milk being "natures perfect food" for humans! Mother nature knows better.


Common sense question: Where was this massive "milk is a must" before refrigeration, pasteurization and mass transportation? Back when cows gave only 1-4 pounds a day it was quickly made into BUTTER and cheese! Now that those same cows have been tweaked and shot-up with Posilac to produce up to 55 or more pounds of milk per day... almost all year long... it is suddenly (after many thousands of years) a daily "staple". NOT!

FAT

Whole milk 49% of the calories are from fat.
"2%" milk 35% of the calories are from fat.
Cheddar cheese 74% of the calories are from fat.
Butter 100% of the calories are from fat.


Most folks suspect that butter is all fat. Most folks have no concept of the just how much fat is in the rest of milk and dairy. Perhaps the 54% of Americans who are obese need to comprehend that milk, ice cream, cheeses, yogurts, and all the OTHER products that use milk derivatives (casein, whey, lactose, colostrum) are most likely a significant cause for their weight and health problem.




CALCIUM
Calcium? Where do the COWS get calcium for their big bones? Yes... from plants! Eat your veggies folks!!!!  The calcium they consume from plants has a large amount of magnesium... necessary for the body to absorb and USE the calcium.


PROTEIN

Milk can be thought of as "liquid meat" because of its high protein content which, in concert with other proteins, may actually LEACH calcium from the body. Countries that consume high protein diets (meat, milk and dairy) have the highest rates of osteoporosis.

THE 'WHOLESOME' PROTEIN MYTH

87% of milk is water. That makes it VERY expensive water.

The Sims are still eating meat (in case you are wondering), LOTS of veggies, fruits, nuts and whole grains.   We also take our vitamins everyday and get SUNSHINE!!!! We are still adjusting to a no dairy diet too.  It is hard to give up old habits, but we feel much better!

Disclaimer:  I feel the need to share more information with you about why we cut dairy from our diets.  It is yet another processed food that I believe could really be contributing to our very diseased society.  I feel this is right for me and my family.  I am not telling anyone what to do.  If you drink milk, that is your coice.