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Question asked by Magali Sparks 317 days ago

What are your thoughts on dairy? Should it be avoided?

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I've heard a lot of controversial things about dairy, although I don't think there is a lot of research to support it. I recently cut out dairy for about a year while nursing. I felt good and dropped some weight, although I'm not sure if it was the dairy or just cutting out a food group and therefore decreasing calories without really thinking about it. What are your thoughts on dairy?

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Answered by Lip Qin Ong 317 days ago
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I understand there are lots of controversial about dairy but it should not be judged by take up dairy or not. Instead, a daily consume of how many calories from dairy should be taken in count. Some dairy are good for example plain (low fat) yogurt which helps in food digestion; low fat milk which are high in calcium (good for your bones) and high in protein but all these are low in calories and fats. Here I have a good website to share with you about:

Food Nutritional Chart - Food Calorie Chart ===> http://whatscookingamerica.net/NutritionalChart.htm

And also some tips about making wise choices in the Dairy Group===>
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/foodgroups/dairy_tips.html

Count and control your daily calories intake along with regular exercise definitely you can have your healthy dairy everyday with no worries!


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Dairy products are usually defined as coming from cow's milk, or domestic buffalo, and perhaps goat. Soy milk is not a dairy product and therefore may be tolerated by those managing lastose.
Comment by Danielle Vindez 317 days ago
Ya, you are right! Thanks for the correction, Danielle Vindez =D The two website above categorized soy milk under dairy (which confused me...), but actually soy milk made from soy bean and it considered as dairy replacements, not dairy products. Soy milk does not come from animals like diary milk does; it comes from the plant. Soy milk does not contain lactose, which makes it a good substitute for those with a lactose sensitivity or allergies to the animal proteins in milk.
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Answered by Jason Martuscello 316 days ago
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Hormones in dairy -> Cancer
Autoimmune diseases -> Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Lupus, Arthritis (T. Colin Campbell - The China Study)
CAUSES osteoporosis - Studies have shown that dairy leads to acidic environment and causes the body to pull calcium from the bones. John Robbins
Mucous build up


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Answered by Karin Singleton 317 days ago
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I don't. In fact, as a vegetarian, I get a fair amount of protein from dairy products and are not worse off for it.

If you suspect that you have an issue with dairy products, you can always conduct your own test. You indicated that you were not sure whether some of your reasons of feeling better were actually caused by the elimination of dairy products in your diet. Try to control those variables and see whether it works for you. Obviously, as long as you get the appropriate nutrients in your diet, it is possible to go without dairy, as lactose intolerant people have to do.
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Answered by LaRue Cook 315 days ago
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I think that in general, it's fine to consume dairy products. I would only avoid this food group if I had "issues" with digesting it - which fortunately, I do not.

LaRue, CSCS
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 315 days ago
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I don't know enough about nutrition to have an opinion, but, what I will say is that I love yogurt and from what I know it's good for you.

In many cultures dairy food plays a large part. French, English, Swedes and Italian are famous for variety of cheeses, yet other cultures don't consume much dairy at all like the Chinese.

I think moderation is all this is a good thing.
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Answered by Whitney Tillson 229 days ago
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It is a personal decision, however I think there is one thing everyone should consider before consuming dairy. Know where it is coming from. The closer to home we can buy our food, the better. The less processed, the better. There is information out there about the kind of cows we have here in America, and how, the way a certain protein in the milk breaks down, it may be strongly linked to many autoimmune diseases. There are many great non-dairy sources of calcium for those who desire it. We are conditioned to think we need milk and dairy, but it isn't so.
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Answered by Wendy Stewart 125 days ago
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I understand that some consider it controversial, but I don't think so at all. I say dump dairy (and not just because I'm a vegan and lactose intolerant).

But, here's a link for more information from the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine based out of D.C.: Health Concerns About Dairy Products http://www.pcrm.org/pdfs/health/faq_dairy.pdf
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Answered by Shawn Fears 317 days ago
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if youre lactose intolerant..lol
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