Dairy

Here's a startling fact to grab your attention!!!
Humans are the only species that drink milk after weaning.  Let that soak in for a minute…..

We were taught from an early age (through marketing and campaigning) that milk is the best way to build strong bones and muscles. And without it, our bones would surely disintegrate and we would lay there in a big pile of bone dust.  We’ve been told that milk is the perfect food. And it is!  For a cow. J More than 75% of the world is lactose intolerant.  That is the inability to breakdown milk/dairy sugars.  While lactose intolerance can cause bloating, gas and diarrhea, the body’s adverse immune response to milk proteins can also lead to congestion, asthma, sinus problems, kids’ ear infections, rashes and eczema, autoimmune disease and type 1 diabetes.  So it is definitely worth looking into to see if milk and dairy are effecting your body!

 

Now I’m not saying you can’t eat dairy or milk!  It doesn’t bother some people!  But for those of us that it DOES bother….there are many options out there to lead a dairy free life!  As far as milk’s go….there’s almond, soy, cashew, lactaid, coconut, rice. Lots of options!  They also make dairy free frozen treats!  You should also stick with hard cheeses over soft cheeses.  Your body likes those much better!  There are also easier to digest forms of dairy like kefir, plain yogurt or Greek yogurt!  There are TONS of options!  I don’t ever feel like I’m missing out on anything!

 

So how about you?! Do you do dairy?!  If not…..What’s your favorite alternative?

I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL weekend!