I don't even know where to start...I'll have to make this short or it will be a rant.
Keep in mind that we are the only 'breast feeders' that don't ween OFF milk. ALL animals nurse when they are young and then STOP. Cow's milk was meant for the calf.
The mucus in cows milk is way higher than human milk and the cause of many health problems.
Also, yes, there is calcium in milk but because milk causes your body to be in an alkaline state the calcium is hard to digest. Calcium requires an acid environment to be absorbed properly. Hence, why good quality supplements in health food stores typically contain things like Betaine Hydrochloride.
Additionally, the brainwashing from the Dairy Industry on milk being soooooooo good for you started many, many years ago due to an overstock of milk in the processing houses. For a detailed description of this read John Robbin's
Diet For A New America. You might find some of it a little radical, but the story about the history of milk is eye opening, to say the least.
Even though I feel this way, I am not "anti-milk." If someone wants to drink it, go for it. I do cringe giving it to my bf's son with meals, though, cuz my bf things it's good for him. Hey, it's not my decision to make. Just try to be informed and realize all the info you've been feed so far is pretty much exclusively from the Dairy Industry. Be informed so you can make a knowledgeable decision.
