Recognize this??
Most of us were brought up in schools that had this chart in every classroom, in homes that these food groups were considered important parts of our daily diet. Most Americans think that meat and dairy are absolute necessities for good nutrition.
Think Again
Did you know that the dairy and meat industries provide the funds that print and distribute these charts to schools and parents?
Did you know that the majority of the human population does not drink or use cow's milk?
Did you know that our ancestors, the hunter-gatherer's, consume no milk or dairy?
Did you know that the calcium contained in cow's milk does not actually contribute to stronger bones, but in fact studies have shown that instances of osteoporosis in women is higher in those who consume cow's milk?
Because the calcium is taken in with the protein in cow's milk, the alkaline nature of the calcium is overridden by the acidic protein, causing the body to take more calcium from the bones in an effort to balance the acidity level of the milk.
Did you know that cow's used to produce only a couple thousand pounds of milk each year, but now they can produce forty thousand or more?
This is possible thanks to addition of artificial growth hormones and antibiotics to diets of dairy cows.
Did you know that growth hormones given to the cows can get into the milk they produce? This is also true for the antibiotics, and genetically modified feed.
Did you know that minerals such as manganese, chromium, selenium, and magnesium are all found in higher levels in vegetables than in milk?
Did you know that milk consumption has been linked with increased instances of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers including breast and prostate?
Did you know that most people stop producing lactase, the enzyme needed to digest milk, by 3 years of age or earlier?
Did you know that cow's milk provides almost 9 times as much saturated fat as soy milk? Saturated fat leads to obesity and other chronic illness.
Did you know that you can get more than adequate calcium from plant sources such as figs, spinach, broccoli, and almonds (among other things)?
Still think you need your dairy group? Then organic is the ONLY way to go, and severely limit your intake!!
A circuit court in Ohio just this past month ruled that labeling of milk as rBGH (bovine growth hormone) free is completely legal because scientists examined samples of conventional milk and organic milk and found significant differences in its composition.
Consider switching to soy milk, rice milk, or nut milks. Cut out butters, creams, and yogurts in favor of olive oil, and soy alternatives. Whatever you do, don't give your kids non-organic cow's milk, as studies have suggested that consumption of milk among children contributes to chronic ear infections and tonsillitis, among other things.
And don't even get me started on the fallacy that we need meat to survive or be healthy.
sources: www.truefoodnow.org, The Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford, John Robbins, Harvest for Hope by Jane Goodall, The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan, www.rense.com/general26/milk.htm, www.nomilk.com, common sense (just like human milk is only perfect for human infants, cow's milk is only perfect for baby cows)
Did you know that the majority of the human population does not drink or use cow's milk?
Did you know that our ancestors, the hunter-gatherer's, consume no milk or dairy?
Did you know that the calcium contained in cow's milk does not actually contribute to stronger bones, but in fact studies have shown that instances of osteoporosis in women is higher in those who consume cow's milk?
Because the calcium is taken in with the protein in cow's milk, the alkaline nature of the calcium is overridden by the acidic protein, causing the body to take more calcium from the bones in an effort to balance the acidity level of the milk.
Did you know that cow's used to produce only a couple thousand pounds of milk each year, but now they can produce forty thousand or more?
This is possible thanks to addition of artificial growth hormones and antibiotics to diets of dairy cows.
Did you know that growth hormones given to the cows can get into the milk they produce? This is also true for the antibiotics, and genetically modified feed.
Did you know that minerals such as manganese, chromium, selenium, and magnesium are all found in higher levels in vegetables than in milk?
Did you know that milk consumption has been linked with increased instances of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers including breast and prostate?
Did you know that most people stop producing lactase, the enzyme needed to digest milk, by 3 years of age or earlier?
Did you know that cow's milk provides almost 9 times as much saturated fat as soy milk? Saturated fat leads to obesity and other chronic illness.
Did you know that you can get more than adequate calcium from plant sources such as figs, spinach, broccoli, and almonds (among other things)?
Still think you need your dairy group? Then organic is the ONLY way to go, and severely limit your intake!!
A circuit court in Ohio just this past month ruled that labeling of milk as rBGH (bovine growth hormone) free is completely legal because scientists examined samples of conventional milk and organic milk and found significant differences in its composition.
Consider switching to soy milk, rice milk, or nut milks. Cut out butters, creams, and yogurts in favor of olive oil, and soy alternatives. Whatever you do, don't give your kids non-organic cow's milk, as studies have suggested that consumption of milk among children contributes to chronic ear infections and tonsillitis, among other things.
And don't even get me started on the fallacy that we need meat to survive or be healthy.
sources: www.truefoodnow.org, The Optimum Nutrition Bible by Patrick Holford, John Robbins, Harvest for Hope by Jane Goodall, The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan, www.rense.com/general26/milk.htm, www.nomilk.com, common sense (just like human milk is only perfect for human infants, cow's milk is only perfect for baby cows)
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