I’ve never been a fan of milk at all. I do however have no problem with chocolate milk. We hear that milk is good for our bodies but do we really need it? Growing up our parents always tried to get us to drink milk and I’ve always wondered why. Turns out we may not need it after all or do we?
A journal titled JAMA Pediatrics is taking a closer look at the recommended three servings we have always been told was helpful. A pediatricitian named Dr David Ludwig from Boston’s Children Hospital says that recommended daily servings should be looked at and that the servings should have a wider range that is more appropriate. Is reduced fat milk turning out to be harmful than drinking whole milk? Evidence shows that this may just be true. Dr Walter also notes that milk should not be taken out of the diet.
Adults with different diets sometimes get their calcium from other foods. Studies show that this may not be such a big deal after all. Countries throughout the world may not consume dairy foods at all. Rates of osteoporosis don’t seem to vary as compared to those of us living in the United States. The rates are no higher than they are here. This may be because other countries get their calcium from plants and other sources that contain vitamin D.
Ludwig also notes that some children may have very poor diets and that they may require more calcium. Ludwig states that as high as three 8 ounce glasses to ensure they build strong bones. The debate against fat free or whole milk is still a debate to this day. Studies show that the possibility of obesity is not reduced when drinking fat free or 1 percent milk. When trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle fat free milk tends to be the go to choice. Yes the taste may be bad but the way fat free milk is made is what makes it the best option. To make fat free milk the fat is taken out of the liquid then some nutrients is added. Fat free milk is only 0-0.5% fat when compared to whole milk having 3.25% these percentages come from the USDA. When trying to be fit and healthy always try and get past the taste of fat free milk to ensure you live a fit and healthy lifestyle. Milk is needed for strong bones as well as teeth and still is recommended in our diets.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/daily-dose/2013/07/01/how-much-milk-really-need/yT8YraNS4m39XiC8RWxLgK/blog.html
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/is-fat-free-milk-healthy.html
http://www.holdthecarbs.com/low-carb-milk-mix
I agree that I also grew up with the assumption that I needed to drink a significant amount of milk to maintain a healthy diet. With your post, its common to infer that people, especially children, who do not consume a lot of milk can have more serious health issues. I personally believe that there is not a perfect serving size for anyone and that can have an effect on whether or not the person’s diet is deemed healthy. I also believe that more recently many people are diagnosed with being lactose intolerant and this calls for getting a healthy amount of calcium and vitamin D from sources other than dairy products. A blogging sight that informs people on how to eat right shows many options of how to obtain these nutrients when lactose intolerant. http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Calcium/Getting-Enough-Calcium-when-you-are-Lactose-Intole.aspx#.VH-UI9yyjwI
Your post is really interesting because there are many different opinions about this topic. Some people say that we should consume a lot and other people say we don’t really need it.
In my opinion i think it is different for everyone. Many people are intolerant to milk/dairy products while others aren’t.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/07/got-milk-you-dont-need-it/?_r=0 this article from the New York Times shows that people do not necessarily have to consume milk or dairy products all the time. However, it is more digest to consume dairy products than fluid milk.
Your post was very good! I was just wondering if you found anything that talked about the size of the study and what exactly was being tested? I know that my mom’s doctor told her that drinking that much milk wasn’t necessary but mine said the opposite. I was also wondering if the researchers were running into the Texas sharp shooter problem and testing multiple things until they came to this conclusion?