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Milk - Milk 2008
Written by Frank Mangano   
Tuesday, 15 April 2008 01:27

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Many myths have been circulating regarding the contentment and happiness of dairy cows, which provide the milk so many people drink on a daily basis. First, it is important to note that humans are the only mammals, which continue drinking milk even after the weaning period. Because of this constant need for milk in our diets, dairy cows are the most over worked of all farm animals. Dairy cows are forcibly impregnated each and every year to ensure their milk flow does not stop; with no baby calf to take care of the milk will stop producing.

Scientists and researchers are beginning to think that drinking dairy milk is not only unhealthy but completely unnatural as well. Recent scientific research has linked the consumption of cow’s milk through different diary products to several different levels of threatening conditions. Some of the health problems that have been found to be associated with cow’s milk include acne, runny nose, wheezing, coughing, ear infections, rashes, stomach aches, asthma, eczema, heart disease and diabetes.

With years of reports and beliefs that cow’s milk is the best source of calcium and a healthy beverage that should be consumed on a daily basis, new opinions and studies are beginning to challenge this age old belief. Now is the time to expose the most believed myth regarding milk and milk products; many people believe that the majority of their calcium intake comes from cow’s milk, this is false. Less than half of your calcium intake comes from milk and milk related products as calcium can be found in a number of different foods and beverages today that do not contain milk ingredients.

Almond milk is quickly becoming the natural and healthier alternative to cow’s milk. Almond milk is made from ground almonds and unlike cow’s milk, almond milk contains no cholesterol or lactose and can be used as a substitute in any recipe that calls for cow’s milk. You can find commercial almond milk produced in plain, vanilla and chocolate flavors to allow you to enjoy your new alternative to cow’s milk. Often times the different manufacturers of almond milk include added vitamins to further enrich the health benefits of this dairy alternative.

Your healthiest option here is to make your own almond milk, which is a fairly simple process that requires raw almonds, water, cheesecloth and a blender. Here is a simple 15 minute recipe for almond milk:

  • Put one cup of fresh almonds in a glass jar with 4 cups of water.
  • Close the jar tightly and place in the refrigerator for no longer then 2 days.
  • After the 2 days of refrigeration, pour the jar into a blender and blend it until it's smooth.
  • Place a cheesecloth over a large bowl and drain the blend in it squeezing the cloth to strain all the pulp.
  • You can then save the pulp for other uses.
  • Enjoy your delicious and nutritious almond milk!
You can find the calcium you need through many different foods such as broccoli, sesame seeds, almonds, Brazil nuts, dried figs and sunflower seeds. After reading through this list you may have discovered that your diet already contains many of these foods and therefore your calcium intake is taken care of through other aspects of your diet and cow’s milk is not necessary in this respect.

The more and more cruelties are revealed in regards to dairy cows today, the more people are choosing a natural alternative that requires no animal sacrifices and provides you with a healthier supplement.

  
 

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