WARNING: Don’t read if you’re a milk snob. And this is only labeled as an opinion piece because Ms. Hammond told me I had to.
This is for all you milk lovers. Not only is milk disgusting, it is also so unhealthy. The Physicians Committee proves this by saying, “Milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet, contributing to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.”
We have been taught so many lies about milk’s benefits and what it does for our bodies. One lie has been that milk promotes bone health. Research shows that dairy products have little or no benefit for bone health. Another lie is that dairy is nature’s perfect food. While this is true for growing cows, it is not true for humans. Over 60% of people are lactose intolerant, meaning consuming dairy makes them feel uncomfortable and leads to cramping and bloating. Daily consumption of dairy products is even linked to dangerous illnesses such as prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Dairy is also associated with an increased risk of acne. The Physicians Committee also proves that, “Just one glass of cow’s milk each day increases the odds of acne by 41%. Dairy has also been identified as a common trigger for chronic, inflammatory skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Drinking milk is associated with shortened telomeres (the caps on your chromosomes), which are associated with premature aging and wrinkles.”
Overall, I think that milk is just gross, and if you like it you are crazy. I might only feel this way because I’m lactose intolerant but, to be fair, it still tastes weird. Truthfully, to me, this is not an opinion article, it’s the truth and you should keep yourself safe. If this doesn’t change your mind I don’t know what will.
SOURCES:
https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/health-concerns-about-dairy
https://www.pcrm.org/news/blog/white-lies-five-myths-debunked
