Milk: Health Food or Not?

Posted by georgel on Aug 12, 2010 |

Milk has been the subject of a lot of debate recently. Some say to stay away from given the inhumane treatment of the animals plus the health concerns of the homogenization process.

Others say that it’s benefits are numerous and that it’s even a great post-workout drink (it definitely has it’s benefits).

The last thing I’ve read on milk consumption westernunion california came from British researchers who found that people who drank the most milk had a 16% lower risk of heart disease than people who drank the least.

Additionally, drinking the most milk was associated with a 20% drop in stroke occurrence.

So to drink milk, or not to drink milk?

We’re not big milk drinkers in my home, however when we do buy milk it’s typically either almond milk or organic milk.

I prefer almond milk for several reasons, one being that I find it doesn’t give me that bloating feeling that regular milk does.

Almond depakote ampicillin amoxicillin generic cheap milk is a great susbstitute to regular milk, in fact I would argue it’s much healthier.

One of the health benefits of almond milk is that it’s lactose free. Surprisingly, up to three quarters of the world’s population is lactose intolerant, meaning they have difficulty digesting the sugar found in cow’s milk. The result can be bloating, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. If you suffer bloating after consuming dairy products, almond milk can give you the opportunity to enjoy the taste of milk symptom free.

Another advantage of almond milk levitra buying over cows milk is that it’s free of antibiotics and growth hormones. People are increasingly concerned about the injections of antibiotics and growth hormone that many milk producing cows receive during their lifetime. The concern is that antibiotic injections may cause allergic reactions and other toxic side effects and may even increase the risk of certain types of cancer. Plus, antibiotic usage in milk cows contributes to the problem of antibiotic resistance which has become a worldwide problem. Growth hormone in the milk supply is thought to increase levels of IGF-1 in humans which can promote the growth of certain cancers. Almond milk is completely free of these harmful additives.

Almond milk is also nutritionally rich and low in calories (typicalll between 40 and 70 calories per serving). Almonds almost always make order diet pills the list of nature’s healthiest foods and for good reason. Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E, magnesium, as well as selenium, and manganese. Most commercial almond milk manufacturers fortify their almond milk with additional calcium. Almond skins are also a rich source of flavonoids which help to protect the heart. The health benefits of almonds to the cardiovascular system are considerable.

The health benefits of almond milk as well as its pleasing taste make it a nice alternative to traditional cow’s milk. It’s available in some supermarket chains as well as a variety of natural food markets nationwide. Why not give it a try?

What are your feelings about milk? Let me know by posting below.