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11:10 AM | 01-06-2022
Most of us have grown up consuming dairy in some form or the other believing that dairy is needed for calcium, protein, or other nutrients. However, dairy is hard on digestion and causes inflammation and mucus build-up, especially in today’s times when it is replete of antibiotics and hormones. In our Health Journey sections, you can read how many found relief from skin issues, hormonal problems, asthma, etc by staying away from dairy. This article will help you take a re-look at the dairy.
Know The Milk You Drink
Is dairy a key part of your diet? Answer the questions below & see if you really understand what you are consuming.
Fear SHOULD NOT be a dominant driver to pick up or drop a food item, however, it’s important to explore all facets of an argument before you make an informed choice. “Milk – A silent killer’ by Dr. N K Sharma is a good read in this direction.
Please visit our Health Journeys section to read stories of people who discontinued dairy products & experienced considerable change in their health profile.
Your benchmark to choose foods should always be to choose ones that nature has designed for you. Make intelligent choices for a healthier living for you & your family.
No milk no calcium???
We have all been conditioned to believe that milk is very important for our health because it is a good source of calcium. It is a norm to have at least 1-2 glasses of milk every day. Actually, calcium is a mineral-like magnesium or potassium and it comes from the earth. No animal makes calcium directly, the real source is the Earth. So, contrary to what we all believe, there are many sources of good quality calcium available. Here’s a list:
Hence, a diet rich in natural foods such as fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds is likely to give us the calcium our body needs. We should stop viewing food in a fragmented way of calcium, iron, fat, protein, etc. We should change our food prism to whole, natural, local, seasonal, fresh & add variety in our diet. That will ensure we get all the required nutrients in abundance.
What to do?
We can help you switch to a Dairy-Free diet and teach you to make plant-based milks, curds, cheese, chhaas, butter & much more at our e-learning course 'Everyday Dairy-Free Delights', by Vinita Contractor - A Certified Plant-Based Holistic Nutritionist.
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How will children get protein then?
Many parents are worried that without milk, the protein needed for growth will not be available any longer.
Nature has made provision for exactly the right amount of protein availability in the milk of its own species that is appropriate for the level of growth of that particular species.
Dairy has a higher level of protein than human milk(almost 3 times) because the rate of growth of a calf to a cow is very fast as compared to a human baby. A baby takes 18 years to grow into a mature adult.
The highest rate of growth of a human baby is in the first three months of its life and the protein in human milk is more than enough for that even though it is less compared to cow's milk. Later on, the amount of protein needed for growth reduces.
Every plant food contains proteins. Nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables etc can supply all the needed proteins for healthy growth. As long as the child is fed a varied whole food plant-based diet, there is no need to worry.
Conclusion
Make an informed choice. Historically, we have been made to believe milk is good for us. So spend some time evaluating the other facet of the coin. We have mentioned a few resources in Recommended read/watch below that you could start with. You should also visit our Health Journeys section to read stories of people who discontinued dairy products & experienced considerable change in their health profile.
'Everyday Dairy-Free Delights', an e-learning course by Vinita Contractor - A Certified Plant-Based Holistic Nutritionist.
BOOK NOW @ Currently 10% Discount, INR 1125/- Only
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