Mini Rant: Milk

Ah, milk.

It's a staple in practically every American's home.  I'm sure it's probably part of some of your fondest memories, too.  And while I completely empathize with that, I strongly believe that people should be aware of what they are putting into their bodies.  Especially when the government doesn't provide many facts.

But milk is actually really bad for you.
Wait, WHAT?!  That's not what the television and countless celebrities told you, right?
First of all, the television is a liar.  Second, celebrities who endorse milk are uneducated on the subject, AND they get paid lots of money.

I mean, don't you find it strange that we are the only mammals that drink another animal's milk?
Milk that is meant for that animal's babies, might I add.
That's why so many people are lactose intolerant.  Because humans are not meant to drink another animal's milk.

 It would be really strange if we gave our milk to cows, but for some reason it's OK for us to take theirs?

The milk industry makes sure the cows are constantly pregnant and are pumped with synthetic hormones.  Once the babies are born, the calves are ripped away from their mothers, and the mothers are hooked up to machines that basically suck them dry.  The mothers' utters bleed and the blood and pus gets into the milk you will later consume.  All the blood, pus, hormones, and whatever they use to get the blood and pus out of the milk ends up in YOUR body. 

But what about the calcium?  Of course milk has calcium.  But as it turns out, so do vegetables.
And vegetables actually have MORE calcium than milk.

"Green vegetables, beans, tofu, sesame seeds, and even oranges contain lots of usable calcium, without problems associated with diary. Keep in mind that you retain the calcium better and just do not need as much when you don't consume a diet heavy in animal products and sodium, sugar, and caffeine."
-Disease Proof

Dairy has been linked to cancer in testes, breasts, and prostates, as well as many other health issues.
It also is definitely not low in fat or sugar, for that matter.  Those sugars and fats are meant to make baby cows plump and healthy.  They just make humans fat.

Milk production also causes tons of harmful environmental effects.  This affects you directly!

This video basically tells you everything I just said with a bit more info.
This includes how they plan to add ASPERTAME to milk.

(Don't worry, it's not graphic!)

These innocent animals don't have a choice in being abused and exploited, but YOU have the choice not to contribute to it.
So, let's end the animal cruelty, regain our health, and live dairy free!

And hopefully one day we can finally see some REAL happy cows!

For more information on not consuming milk, you can click here (it may be graphic).
To get you started, I also highly recommend the book Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer.  
It's extremely informative, but full disclosure--I couldn't finish it because I kept crying. 
Another great resource that is strictly about health, is the movie Forks Over Knives.  There is no animal cruelty shown! Promise!  You can also find this on Netflix.  There are tons of great resources!

There are some great organizations that provide formerly factory farmed animals a safe and loving home, like Farm Sanctuary.  They rescue animals from factory farms and provide food and care for them.  They also do not use any products from them.

Ready to start your dairy free transition?

Milk Alternatives

Soy milk

Almond milk

Rice milk

Hemp milk

Coconut milk/water

(These can be found at almost every grocery store now! Check the non-refrigerated sections, too!) 


do good, be good, feel good.