Why do nutritionists recommend dairy?
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Dairy (cow milk) has been associated with cancers, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Leafy green vegetables are a superior source of calcium. Greens are superior to milk and supplements. (T. Colin Campbell http://www.tcolincampbell.org)
Why do dietitians and physicians continue to recommend dairy and whey protein in diets?
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There are other sources of calcium that are better than dairy, but like most other people nutritionists, doctors etc can’t seem to let go of the old fashioned idea that we need milk. This despite the recommendations they usually make to limit fat in the diet, and to control cholesterol – all animal products are high in both.
There’s no evidence that anyone needs milk beyond infancy, much less the milk of another species.
I haven’t had dairy (knowingly) for almost 15 years, and had consumed it very sparingly for around 10 years before that. In the summer of last year I had a bone density scan which showed no loss of bone mass, despite the facts that I am a woman in her 50s (and therefore in a group in danger of osteoporosis) and had been taking a prescription drug for four years one of whose possible side effects is ‘loss of the mineral content of bones’ (and therefore bone thinning).
A few months ago on British TV there was a programme called Make My Body Younger which featured a young woman of 23 who already had osteoporosis. Her diet was appalling; she ate a great deal of cheese (and meat) – much of it really highly processed stuff – NO fruit or veg, none.
I know you’ll disagree, but the only cancer a diet high in dairy has been definitely linked to as a possible risk factor is prostate cancer. Though a diet high in fat is thought to be a risk factor for a number of cancers, including pancreatic cancer, and dairy is of course veryhigh in fat.
I think the answer to your main question is lack of education and information, plus a sort of sentimentality about milk.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmThat is a good question, I’m allergic to dairy, I use soy products and take calcium supplements.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmBecause most people do not eat enough vegetables to consume adequate levels of calcium. The body also assimilates food differently. Just because two foods have identical micro nutrient profiles does not mean the body absorbs them the same way.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmI think you are referring to dairies that come from hormone injected cows. these animals had their foods altered or totally changed. Cows are born to feed on grass, not soy based foods and chemicals. similar to humans, when we eat unnatural foods such as fries, chips and sodas, we tend to develop various diseases due to the free radicals from foods. these free radicals causes cell degeneration which arises further to cancer and other diseases. So if we eat products that are produced by chemically altered animals, we are at risk of developing the same diseases that these animals may have.
In conclusion, not all dairies are associated with cancers, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Dairies have high protein, fatty acids that has a major role in the cardiovascular process and cancer prevention.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmBecause of the great source of calcium, and protein!
It also contains a good ammount of a variaty of vitamins- depending on the brand too (fortified, etc..)
Hope i’v helped goodluck!
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pm- It’s reccomended to have 2-3 servings of lowfat dairy per day (skim- 1%- lowfat milk/ chocolate milk- if you’re looking for a more powered protein boost and more taste)
You got it slightly wrong. Raw unpasturized cow milk contains many pathogens including bovine leukemia cells, but pasturization destroys them — that’s why pasturization was invented.
Diabetes for most cases is due to over consumption of sugars and all milk contain sugar. If you drink too much of it, it is no different than drinking or eating too much of anything that contains sugar and that includes eating too much fruits.
The possible contribution of increase risk of heart disease is due to fats in milk. Skim milk and even milk with 1 or 2% milkfat are fine.
I have never encountered any medical research indictive of increase risk of osteoporosis from drinking milk. Milk is high in calcium which is why it is recommended for young children to help with healthy bone growth It is also balanced in that it contains vitamin-D and trace amounts of magnesium which are necessary for calcium absorption.
Fresh vegetables and fruits will always be better in the sense that they have a natural balance of antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals, BUT the concentration varies greatly so vegetarians must consume more of it in many cases and must pay careful attention to protein because not all vegetable proteins are complete.
Secondly, there are people who cannot consume protein from vegetable sources such as wheat and grains because most contain gluten and there are people with life-threatening allergies to it call Celiac disease.
Physicians and dietitians usually recommend dairy in terms of milk and cheese because in the west, they are relatively more available and cheaper than the alternatives. Plus children (and most adults) will more readily consume them than say … tofu and bean curds.
In some Asian countries, where milk and diary products are more expensive or less available, soy milk and tofu are consumed in greater quantities.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmIn a word or two, product placement. Responder Melissa K helps me rest my case. And this kind of biased product promotion will continue as long as the dairy industry maintains its stranglehold over official nutrition guidelines. The meat/dairy industry receives government funding ( which regular vegetable produce businesses do not ) this gives them the financial clout to advertise their products through government health programs. And there is quite a cosy relationship going on between agribusiness executives and government officials, this is evident when a higher up employee of the government leaves their job and is immediately appointed to some privileged position in the meat/dairy industry ( conflict of interest/patronage appointments such as these are also evident with other enterprises such as the drug industry ). So it really is a matter of politics. The food pyramid scheme continues to emphasize the importance of animal products in the diet despite overwhelming evidence that this type of consumption directly has negative consequences for health. There have been some minor, grudging changes to the guidelines recently,slightly de-emphasizing the benefits of dairy, but no real concession in favour of public health.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmYou talk to people on the street and you will come to the conclusion that official nutrition education efforts are anything but. People will relate how they are consuming meat to remain alive, dairy to make sure their bones do not wither, ( when in fact calcium leaching properties of dairy encourage just that ), yogurt to maintain beneficial bacteria ( ignoring lacto-fermentation foods ). The average citizen feels they might expire in lieu of a burger or milkshake, yet millions of healthy North Americans are vegetarian or vegan. Therefore, a climate of nutritional ignorance exists among the public, owing to rather than in spite of public nutritional education programs.
Just because it’s very healthy products.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pmMilk is a good source of calcium. As babies we need milk. When we’re older we are already accustomed to the taste. Most people like milk, coffee with creamer, cheeses, yogurts whether plain or with fruit. And ice cream is a big favorite. How would nutritionists convince kids to eat their chick peas or lettuce? I think it’s easier for moms and dads to get their kids enough calcium by feeding them a variety of dairy products, most of which taste good.For those of us who are grown up, I guess we can decide for our self. I’m not sure what whey protein does or why it’s being touted by doctors instead of other protein-rich sources. I think they should be telling people to use low-fat products instead of full fat. We still need some fat in our diets, but should keep it to a minimum. A balanced diet would be my recommendation; enough of fruits, veggies and dairy products. A little meat, and mostly whole wheat foods, or unprocessed foods. Avoid refined foods as much as possible.
November 9th, 2009 at 11:54 pm