Despite all the delicious, fortified, nutrient packed plant based milks, Ice cream, and cheeses out there, there are still many who reach for cow’s milk. This is because cows milk and cheese is literally addictive to our brains due to opiate-like casomorphines. We are the only species who consumes breast milk of another species. We are also the only species that continues to consume breast milk after weening. Many people are Lactose intolerant and this is because as adults the intestinal enzyme responsible for digesting lactose declines. In this post we will discuss calcium, hormones, bacteria, pus, and cholesterol in cow’s milk. CHOLESTEROL AND MUCUS Dairy is high in LDL Cholesterol. There are two types of cholesterol. One type is HDL, the type our bodies create, and the other is LDL which is only present in animal products including meat, dairy, and eggs. HDL is good cholesterol that you need in order to prevent heart disease, too little can cause reversed effects. LDL is the opposite, whereas too much causes heart disease. A plant based diet has zero LDL cholesterol. Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. Dairy also causes excess mucus in the body, leading to a lack in nutrient absorption in the digestive tract. People who have an excess of respiratory tract mucus production, found that their symptoms (Like asthma) improved after cutting dairy out of their diet. CALCIUM Calcium is needed for bone health, bone recovery, muscle contractions, and bone structure. The result of a calcium deficiency is weak bones, which can lead to a serious condition called Osteoporosis. Plants and seeds are the major sources of calcium (more calcium than milk) and have the substantial amount of magnesium necessary to absorb and use calcium. However, calcium and magnesium from cows milk is being filtered out from another beings body, leading to insufficient amounts. HORMONES & PUS Cows milk has over 60 hormones, and among these are rBGH and IGF-1(Insulin-Growth Factor 1). IGF-1 is fuel and a key factor in the rapid growth and procreation of breast, prostate, and colon cancer. IGF-1 is not destroyed during pasteurization. When food proteins, such as milk casein, block the active sites of digestive enzymes, IGF-1 can enter the blood stream. Acne is linked to hormones like IGF-1. rBGH is a hormone that leads to udder inflammation (along with over pumping leading to 1 in 6 dairy cows in the U.S. suffering from clinical mastitis), these udder inflammations often lead to pus and blood. The FDA allows 1,120,000 somatic cells (pus) in U.S. milk per spoonful. BACTERIA Dairy can have harmful microorganisms endangering you or your loved ones after facing the under par condition of factory farms. This is why milk is pasteurized, but pasteurizing milk means diminishing the nutrients in it. Antibiotic use in these facilities to keep bacteria at bay are no longer working because more and more bacteria are becoming immune to antibiotics from over exposure. There are many delicious dairy replacement out there! There is Oat milk, Hemp milk, Almond milk, Soy milk, Cashew milk, Coconut milk, and many more for you to chose from! There are also several different ice creams, yogurts, mayos, ranches, and many other dairy free versions of your favorite foods. Submit in requests on my Home page if there is anything you would specifically like me to taste test for you! References:
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BackgroundFor as long as I can remember, I have loved food. Most importantly I have loved food that not only tastes good, but is good for me. Over the years I have learned a lot about the way food can prevent numerous health aliments. I am excited to share some of my findings with you all, but remember, my research is never ending. Something that seems valid today could be debunked tomorrow, so always stay well versed in the nurturing of your own body and never stop learning.
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