What happens if you stop eating dairy? Dairy products - benefits or harm.
Yulia Chekhonina, candidate medical sciences, Researcher clinic of the Research Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, expert nutritionist of the “Give Yourself Life” and “About the Most Important” programs.
Is milk good or bad? Should you drink kefir before bed? There are many myths and misconceptions associated with milk and dairy products. Nutritionist Yulia Chekhonina answers your questions.
Staphy Hello, Yulia! I used to have normal reaction for milk, and Lately- after milk, curd cheese, etc. - bloating. Is it true that milk should not be consumed as you age?
Hello! Let me start with the fact that you should not exclude milk from your diet as you age. You should not believe this myth. Milk is a source of protein and calcium necessary for the body. Refusal of milk is justified only in case of intolerance, or lactase deficiency, if taking milk causes increased gas formation with sensations of “bloating”, painful distension in the intestines and diarrhea.
In some cases, the prevention of these unpleasant phenomena can be boiled by boiling milk before drinking it; milk porridges are an excellent option for those who want to keep milk in their diet, but are afraid of discomfort in the stomach.
Abdominal bloating after eating cheese curds most likely occurs due to excess fat contained in them. Therefore, you should limit their consumption, and it is better to replace them with natural low-fat cottage cheese.
Luselinda Good afternoon. I really love dairy products, any kind. I eat them very often. Everywhere they write that after 23 pm milk is not healthy, why? where does this come from? There are people who have had dairy on their menu all their lives and every day and are happy and healthy :) and also: some say the value of milk is in its real fat content (from 3.2 and above), others - exclusively low-fat dairy products. so which ones are better? more useful? Is it possible to drink tea IMMEDIATELY after a morning breakfast of cottage cheese, for example with fruit and honey? It seems that tea washes away calcium... and also - it is recommended to eat cottage cheese at night and with sour cream, because... better absorbed - is this true? Thank you:)
Good afternoon Milk is good for both children and adults! 1 liter of milk contains the daily requirement of calcium for a person. Milk and dairy products are a source of protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and the value of milk lies precisely in them, and not in its fat content. For supporting slim figure, I advise you to take milk with a fat content of no more than 3.2%, and other dairy products with a fat content of no more than 5%.
After eating cottage cheese breakfast, you can drink tea. Tea, unlike coffee, does not promote the removal of calcium from the body, and tea does not affect the absorption of dairy products.
It is not for nothing that tea with milk is a traditional drink for many peoples; milk neutralizes possible harmful impurities in tea.
By eating cottage cheese with sour cream at night, you risk gaining a couple of extra pounds. Sour cream is added to cottage cheese to improve taste qualities, it does not affect absorption. It is better to replace sour cream with yogurt up to 3.2% fat, such a late dinner will be healthy, light and will satisfy the feeling of hunger.
Paulwhite Good afternoon! Please tell me, now there is such a huge selection of fermented milk products (kefir, acidophilus, yogurt, sour milk, kumiss, ayran, etc.), is there any priority among them in terms of consumption when healthy body. And another question interests me: Velle oat product? Is it really possible that it contains probiotic cultures if there is no hint of a dairy component in the composition? Respectfully yours, Pavel
Pavel, thank you for the question. The main priority when choosing natural dairy products is the percentage of fat content and personal taste preferences. But try not to “fixate” on one product, try all the abundance and variety presented, try to give preference to low-fat, natural products. When choosing dairy products, give preference to those whose fat content does not exceed 5%.
Oat products contain non-probiotic cultures (probiotics, microorganisms, representatives normal microflora humans, lacto- and bifidobacteria), and prebiotic cultures (prebiotics, food components that stimulate growth and vital activity beneficial microflora in the intestines). Both probiotics and prebiotics have a positive effect on digestion.
Nata3889 I recently read in a magazine that supposedly calcium from low-fat dairy products is not absorbed. Is it so? I'm on a diet and I don't need the extra "fat" from milk and kefir...
It's a delusion. First of all, absolutely low-fat products does not happen, there are foods with low fat content. Even a very small amount of fat is absolutely enough for normal absorption of calcium and nutrients from milk. Secondly, the digestibility of calcium and fat are not closely related. The daily requirement of calcium for an adult is contained in 1 liter of milk, and you can drink this liter during the day without fear for your waist and sides, if the fat content of the milk does not exceed 3.2%. Don't be afraid of dairy products up to 5% fat, excess fat they don't have any.
Zukhra Hello! Please tell me, is it harmful to consume 200 grams of cottage cheese with a fat content of 1.8% every day at one meal? I love cottage cheese very much and generally cannot imagine life without dairy products. Thank you!
Zukhra, no, it is absolutely not harmful, and even useful. 200g of cottage cheese replaces a full meal, which is very convenient at work. If at daily use If there are no unpleasant sensations, then there is no reason to stop. But still, variety in dairy products will never be superfluous. But isn’t it “Dmitrovsky” cottage cheese with 1.8% fat content that you mean? If yes, then I have to disappoint you, its true fat content is much higher, up to 30%. And this is not natural cottage cheese; it contains palm oil. Well, let it be on the conscience of the producers.
Sergey Which milk is healthier: bought in a store or fresh, that is, immediately after receiving it?
If we talk about fresh milk, we cannot remain silent about all its beneficial components, such as antioxidants - vitamins and carotenoids. In purchased milk, their quantity is much smaller due to pasteurization and heat treatment of milk. Therefore, answering the question “what is healthier?” the answer will be paired. But when drinking fresh milk, you should remember safety. Take into account the conditions for obtaining and storing milk, and drink fresh milk only if you are sure that all hygiene standards are observed. If you are not sure about this, be sure to boil the milk! In such cases, safety comes first.
Rosemarina Julia, good afternoon! I have a question for you regarding the relationship between the quality and fat content of dairy products. For example, if you take cottage cheese, then in stores there are samples of very dubious quality, with a very long shelf life and not the best taste characteristics, but you can choose a low-fat version. At the same time, if you take homemade farm cottage cheese, it would seem to be healthier, but the percentage of fat is not standardized or indicated, but, most often, it is very high. What should you do - eat tasteless cottage cheese that has been stored for months from the store and not be tormented by thoughts about the amount of fat you have eaten, or prefer the farm version, but which contains more fat? The same applies to Mechnikov’s curdled milk - it’s usually 4%, is it worth consuming it or is it better to drink 1% kefir, it has no less benefits? Thank you for your responses!)
Good afternoon You are right, the fat content of farm cottage cheese is often higher than store-bought cottage cheese, and the exact percentage of fat in it is not indicated. If you control your body weight, then you shouldn’t often treat yourself to “homemade” farm cottage cheese with an unknown amount of fat. When purchasing such a product, you must be especially careful not to buy cottage cheese of a dubious type and from an unknown manufacturer. You need to buy cottage cheese with an exact indication of fat content on the package, and to improve the taste you can add natural or fruit yogurt.
The difference between 1% and 4% fat in dairy products is not significant. You can drink kefir and yogurt, the fat content of which does not exceed 5%, without fear of gaining weight.
Sergey Hello! Let me ask about cheese. Which hard cheese is less dangerous for weight/health? Or is it still worth completely abandoning the hard ones and switching to soft ones? And which of the soft varieties is preferable to choose? You can answer questions by contradiction - say which varieties are most dangerous for a person watching their weight. And one more question. Processed cheeses - only harmful or in moderation - OK? And then: how much is a “moderate amount”?
Cheese is not a product that should have a “duty” shelf in the refrigerator for a person who limits calorie intake and watches their body weight. Since even the lowest-calorie cheeses have a fat content of about 9%, and often much higher, in addition, any cheese has a high cholesterol content. Cheese is best considered as a holiday product and consumed in small quantities, no more than 30 g, regardless of the type and brand of cheese.
Vladimir Hello! Please tell me how they are connected beneficial features milk with its fat content? The fattier the milk, the healthier it is?
The beneficial properties of milk do not depend on its fat content. The benefits of milk are mainly due to the content milk protein, calcium and phosphorus. Do not try to buy milk with a high percentage of fat content or, conversely, with too little. The main thing is to regularly consume milk and a variety of dairy products.
Igor Good afternoon! I drink a liter of milk every day (I really love it). Will this affect my health?
Igor, you have an excellent habit, don’t worry, it will only have an effect on your health positive effect. Drinking a liter of milk per day means replenishing the body's daily calcium requirement.
Svetlana Hello, Yulia. Which porridges are best cooked with milk and which with water. Is it better to add milk to already prepared porridge? Thank you.
Cooking porridge in milk or boiling it in water is a matter of taste; almost all types of cereals will go well with both water and milk. Milk does not significantly increase the calorie content of a dish, and you should be afraid for your appearance There is no need to eat milk porridge for breakfast. I note that milk saturates the dish with calcium, phosphorus and protein, as well as the percentage of absorption vegetable protein higher from milk porridge than from porridges cooked in water. The rest is a matter of taste.
Zhenya Yulia, hello! Tell me, 250 ml fat-free. kefir an hour before bedtime, for a person getting rid of excess weight, can it interfere with weight loss? And how many dairy products are recommended to consume per day for those who want to lose weight? Personally, I simply cannot do without half a liter of fermented milk product a day... of course I choose the minimum fat content. And another question: my child (1.2 months) constantly drinks milk, the color we take for the whole family, regular cow milk from the store (fat content 3.2%), and loves it very much, although many pediatricians believe that it is still better give preference to infant formula... How relevant is this? Thank you!
Good afternoon, Zhenya! 250 ml of low-fat kefir an hour before bedtime, an excellent option for those who are losing excess weight. This allows you to dull the feeling of hunger before bed with a tasty low-calorie drink. 1 glass of kefir will not put a strain on digestion, which is important just before bed.
You should consume at least 2 dairy products per day, and best case scenario make snacks with yogurt, kefir, varents and fruit between breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as an hour before bedtime.
Marina Hello, Yulia, I really like tea with milk, I drink it quite often a day, and recently I heard briefly on TV that it’s harmful, what do you think?
No, it's not harmful. People have been drinking tea with milk for quite a long time. This is in the traditions of many peoples, and the culture of drinking tea with milk or cream arose for a reason. Milk neutralizes harmful components and impurities of the tea mixture, which in ancient times was not pure, and often to this day; not many teas can boast of the exclusivity of their composition and the conditions of collection and preparation. In addition, tea with milk has a diuretic effect, and this in turn has a good effect on metabolism.
Stanislav Hello, I have two questions. How to distinguish the fat content of cottage cheese at home or how to check sellers at the market? Is it possible to eat exclusively low-fat dairy products (cottage cheese 1.8; kefir 1, milk 1.5, etc.)?
Stanislav, hello! The fat content of cottage cheese on the market can be determined using simple test. You need to take a small piece and rub it between your fingers, if a clear oily trace remains, then the cottage cheese has a high percentage of fat content, and perhaps even contains harmful palm oil (pay attention to the composition of the cottage cheese and in stores, there should be no palm oil in the cottage cheese) . When rubbing cottage cheese in your hand, pay attention to its consistency, cottage cheese necessarily contains small lumps, even fatty cottage cheese has these lumps, but dry cottage cheese has a clear granular structure. If there are no “grains”, the mass is tender and homogeneous, then it is not cottage cheese at all, but a curd product, which should also be avoided. By the way, in this way you can check the quality of cottage cheese in stores without opening the package. curd mass It can be easily felt through the packaging.
To answer the second question, I repeat, you can consume dairy products with a fat content of no more than 5%, this is a healthy, complete fat content, and it will not allow you to gain weight.
Nadya Good afternoon! Is it true that dairy products worsen problem skin?
I cannot agree with this statement. Dairy products, as such, do not worsen skin condition. Excessive consumption of carbohydrates and fats negatively affects the condition of the skin. Dairy products with a low percentage of fat content have positive influence on human health in general, and skin health in particular. High content beneficial bacteria in fermented milk products, minerals and vitamins in milk, the key to normal metabolism in the body, and therefore clear skin.
Anya Hello. Please tell me, is it possible to eat glazed cheeses, curds and drink fruit yoghurts if a person is trying to keep in shape and how often can this be done?
If you are serious about keeping your figure slim, then frequent use glazed cheese curds and sweet curds should be discontinued. They have a high fat content and practically no protein. Natural low-fat cottage cheese, prepared with fruits, nuts or yogurt, can replace these delicacies.
Drinking fruit yoghurts do not need to be limited in consumption; the main thing is to pay attention to their composition, fat content and the presence of preservatives.
To maintain a slim figure and good health Do not under any circumstances limit yourself to dairy products; be sure to consume them 2-3 times a day.
Bailarinanna has been accustomed to sheep and goat milk Unfortunately, it is easier to find cheeses made from them on sale that are quite fatty. Is it possible to consume them daily in the amount of 25-30 grams? Wouldn't the load on the gastrointestinal organs from increased fat content be too great?
There will be no load on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract if you consume 25-30g of cheese daily. The body of a healthy person can cope with this amount.
Elena Good afternoon, Yulia! I have one question: is kefir good for you after training? I visit Gym and a swimming pool (in different days). I come home late after training (2 hours before bedtime). Accordingly, I don’t think it’s necessary to eat anymore, but I’ve read that kefir, on the contrary, is very good for muscles. And the trainer advises not to drink kefir, but just drink some water and go to bed. I am therefore confused - is kefir beneficial after training or, on the contrary, not? Thank you very much in advance!
good day, Elena! You can not only drink kefir after a workout, but also need to. Unlike water, it contains milk protein, albeit in small quantities. After workouts, muscles need it. A glass of kefir will help slightly satisfy your hunger and will not put a strain on your digestion.
Lady_selena81 Hello! Please tell me, is it true that consuming fermented milk products can be a preventive measure against colds?
Yes maybe. Nutritious food, which includes the consumption of fermented milk products, pledge good health. Fermented milk products make an invaluable contribution to the functioning of the intestinal microflora, and this, in turn, is important for the immune system.
Olga_JRS Hello! Isn’t it harmful for your figure to eat porridge with milk at night (a couple of hours before bedtime)? like oatmeal or Fitness cereal?
Eating carbohydrates at night will definitely not make you slim. It is better to have porridge with milk for breakfast. And for late dinner, leave low-fat yogurt, kefir, fermented baked milk and Varenets.
Tanya What kind of fats are contained in dairy products? Are they harmful or not? What is the optimal fat content of dairy products required for proper nutrition? What is daily norm an adult and a teenager in cheese, milk, cottage cheese, kefir? Thanks in advance for your answer!
Dairy fat is not harmful, but it is necessary to control the fat content of dairy products. The optimal fat content of milk should not exceed 3.2%, and of other dairy products - 5%. There is no daily intake of milk, cottage cheese or cheese. There is a daily protein intake, which includes proteins obtained from meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. As for how much dairy products you need to consume, several snacks with dairy products a day can be considered optimal, for example, a second breakfast in the form of yogurt with fruit, an afternoon snack - cottage cheese, an hour before bedtime - a glass of kefir.
Tatyana Hello! My child does not eat dairy products at all, he categorically refuses! How bad is this, and what to do in this case?
Tatyana, in your situation, I can advise you to gradually introduce dairy products into your child’s diet. You can offer your child various cottage cheese casseroles, cheesecakes - everything that a child can eat without whims. Can be refilled fruit salads yogurt, and offering yogurt as an independent dish, decorate it with fruits and nuts, make the dish beautiful and attractive to the child. Dairy products are necessary for a growing body and it is very important that the child receives all microelements and vitamins. The skill of proper nutrition must be laid down from early childhood; pay close attention to this issue, and in the future your child will be grateful to you.
Milk Oolong Julia, hello! Packages of cottage cheese sold in stores often indicate that calcium chloride has been added. As I understand it, artificially added calcium and calcium contained in natural milk are not the same thing, but how healthy/harmless is cottage cheese fortified with calcium, and is there any benefit from it at all? Thank you!
Don’t be afraid to buy cottage cheese that contains calcium chloride.
Calcium chloride used for curdling milk, it is an absolutely safe additive.
Wel Julia, hello! After drinking kefir before bed, heartburn often occurs. It’s easier for me to give up consuming fermented milk products altogether, but I know that to prevent osteoporosis it is necessary to consume them. What should I do? Thank you!
Perhaps heartburn occurs due to the fact that you drink kefir immediately before bed, then you lie down, and horizontal position reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus occurs, causing heartburn and discomfort. In this case, not only kefir, but also any other food can cause discomfort. It is better to consume kefir 40-60 minutes before bedtime and give preference to non-acidic kefir or yogurt. And be sure to consult a gastroenterologist; heartburn is a serious symptom.
Cow's milk or the milk of other domesticated animals is an excellent food component from which many different products are prepared - butter, cheeses, cottage cheese, dairy products. Milk benefits the body by supplying phosphorus, calcium and easily digestible protein, as well as milk fat, which is beneficial for blood vessels and cell walls.
Milk reduces arterial pressure, thanks to the content of special amino acids gives healthy sleep and calms the nerves, milk can improve skin condition and help with heartburn. However, not everyone can tolerate this product.
Restrictions and contraindications
Milk is a complex product; it contains carbohydrates, proteins and fats; in addition, milk contains many vitamins and salts, so it is natural that, like any other product, milk can cause intolerance in its natural form or in the form of processed products. Most often, milk intolerance is expressed in 2 forms - in the form of an allergy to the protein of goat (or sheep, cow, etc.) milk and in the form of lactase deficiency - a deficiency of the enzyme for the absorption of milk. These forms of intolerance usually occur in children, although this problem also occurs among adults.
In addition, sometimes it is necessary to limit the consumption of dairy products or whole milk due to illness urinary system or kidneys with the formation of sand and a special kind of stones, metabolic disorders and digestive diseases.
Most dairy products are quite fatty - fermented baked milk, many types of cheese, butter, cottage cheese. These dairy products are limited in case of diseases of the gallbladder or liver, obesity and weight loss.
It is also advisable to limit milk to people over 50 years of age, since milk has been identified special element, which promotes the accumulation of harmful lipids in the body, provoking the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
How does lactase deficiency manifest?
This condition is unpleasant, but not dangerous to health. When it enters the body, the sugar contained in milk (lactose) undergoes enzymatic breakdown by the enzyme lactase, and if this lactase is not enough, then the sugar enters the large intestine, where intestinal microbes “feast” on it. As a result, lactic acid, water and carbon dioxide are formed. They swell the intestinal loops, cause pain and irritation, and water causes diarrhea and diluted stool.
Enzyme deficiency can be either congenital (very rare) or can occur with age. For most, lactase deficiency manifests itself as a result of a progressive decrease in milk consumption and atrophy intestinal cells that secrete this enzyme. This phenomenon can occur due to poor nutrition, chronic diseases and intestinal infections.
In addition, partial and complete lactase deficiency is distinguished; in case of complete deficiency, there is no lactase at all, therefore, dairy products with lactose are prohibited. With partial lactase activity, its amount is small, however, the intestines can handle small portions of lactose.
Such people suffer from intolerance to whole milk and those products in which lactose has undergone incomplete fermentation or has not been broken down at all - biolact, daily kefir, yogurt, cream, butter and cheeses.
Can soy milk be substituted for regular milk? Can. Soy milk contains no lactose, and the proteins are almost equal in nutritional value. The only drawback is the taste of soy milk, but negative consequences There were no noticeable effects after its consumption.
Allergy to milk
This problem has become relevant since last years in connection with the popularization artificial feeding, especially poorly adapted mixtures and animal milk. Although allergies are common among adults.
In the human body, which is initially sensitive to various allergens, a foreign protein, especially milk, can provoke a state of sensitization ( increased sensitivity organism). Milk albumins are tiny proteins that, when they enter the intestines, can enter the bloodstream without being broken down, and our body always perceives foreign proteins as a direct danger, especially among allergy sufferers.
As a result, in response to the ingestion of milk protein, a chain of allergy reactions is triggered - asthma attacks, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, rash with blisters and itchy skin. Allergies are also possible to those products in which the proteins are not fermented (not broken down) - baked milk, condensed milk, cream, cheese.
Who is kefir contraindicated for?
In kefir (especially 2-day old and older), the protein is partially fermented and there is practically no lactose, so it practically does not cause lactase deficiency and allergies. But still, there are a number of restrictions for consuming kefir.
Please note that even healthy person You should not consume more than 400 ml per day. A larger amount sharply increases permeability vascular walls for red blood cells and increases acidity in the intestinal lumen. This provokes microscopic bleeding.
With regular consumption of large amounts of kefir, this can result in the formation of anemia. In addition, large volumes of the drink heavily load and acidify the kidneys - think about this before choosing to lose weight kefir diet. Kefir is also prohibited if you have phosphate kidney stones.
Kefir is highly acidic, which makes it irritating. digestive tract and is strictly not recommended for enteritis and gastritis. Remember about the property of kefir to influence stool - only daily kefir laxes, so fresh kefir Do not drink if you have diarrhea. Long-term storage kefir and 2-3 day kefir strengthen the stool, therefore it is contraindicated for constipation.
Kefir is also very relaxing; do not drink it before important events, as you risk feeling lethargic and drowsy. Drink it before bed after a hard day.
Harm of other fermented milk products
Cream, sour cream and fermented baked milk due to their high fat content are not recommended for people who are losing weight and people with overweight. Cheeses should not be consumed by people with gastritis and ulcers, especially if they are salty and spicy; for allergy sufferers, blue cheeses are prohibited, and cheese fondue is completely harmful even for a healthy person.
There are also restrictions on the consumption of cottage cheese. Thus, unleavened cottage cheese should be consumed with caution by allergy sufferers, and people suffering from kidney diseases It is necessary to greatly limit any types of cottage cheese.
Yogurt has practically no contraindications; it is recommended to consume it with caution only for people with severe lactase deficiency, however, even in small amounts it is perfectly absorbed in them. Just don't forget great benefit has natural yogurt, without additives, since various additives themselves can be harmful and allergenic.
“Children, drink milk - you will be healthy!” - in my childhood this was an indisputable truth. At all early childhood my diet consisted of 50% dairy products. A little later I already knew that this was a source of calcium. Despite this, from the age of 15 dental clinic became “home”, problems began with “ critical days", acne, visiting gynecologists and treatment with synthetic hormones.
A few years ago, I recognized the benefits of dairy products and tried to eat “3 dairy products a day,” but studying nutrition materials changed my attitude towards them. I learned the truth about dairy products - it turns out they didn't only harm me. Women who come to me for help with hormonal problems and overweight, usually actively consume dairy products. By taking a dairy sensitivity test, they begin to realize that this is one of the reasons for their health problems.
To identify sensitivity to dairy products, remove them from your diet for 7-14 days and feel the difference
- As a result of consuming dairy products, mucus appears that envelops the intestinal walls. This disrupts the absorption of nutrients and the elimination of waste toxins and hormones (estrogens).
- Dairy products slow down metabolism, which leads to weight gain, since per 100 g milk contains up to 12 g sugar!
- Sugar acidifies the body; to return the balance to the previous level, calcium and phosphorus are needed, which are washed out of bones and teeth. This causes osteoporosis in old age and osteopenia (lack of calcium in the bones) during pregnancy.
- Dairy products provoke the development of inflammation in the body, an increase in arachidonic acid, which leads to pain during “ critical days", worsen the course women's diseases- PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), uterine fibroids, endometriosis.
- At the store we usually buy skim or partially skimmed milk. Vitamins A and D are removed from milk along with fat, so the benefits of low-fat products are zero!
- If you turn to Ayurveda, it is not recommended to eat dairy products for dinner. Especially fermented foods - kefir, hard cheeses. They satisfy hunger, but they load gastrointestinal tract before bed, which leads to mucus accumulation and dosha imbalance Kapha, and as a result - sleep disturbances.
Reactions to dairy products may include bloating, diarrhea, reflux esophagitis with increased stomach acidity. Skin reactions are also common - acne, eczema, rash. The respiratory system is also disrupted - coughing, manifestations of asthma, and sinusitis appear.
Annemarie Colbin is a doctor, teacher and founder of The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York, author of Food and Our Bones: The Natural Way to Prevent Osteoporosis. In his book, he says that dairy products leach calcium from bones, and do not retain it, as was previously thought. And this process leads to the development of osteoporosis. The doctor emphasizes that women in the United States and Northern Europe whose diet includes dairy products are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer. Japanese gastroenterologist Hiromi Shinya in the book “Rejuvenation on cellular level”, also writes about the negative effects of dairy products on the body.
Dairy products are notthe only source of calcium
To maintain calcium levels in the body, sardines (with bones), figs, kale, almonds, oranges, sesame seeds, and spinach are suitable. In order not to think about whether I was getting enough calcium from foods, I started taking a calcium complex in the form of a dietary supplement. For 10 years now, the “correct” calcium complexes have been helping me keep my teeth healthy - with magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins D3 and C. This complex has maintained my health during all three pregnancies (!).
To remove the negative consequences of consuming dairy products you need to:
- Reduce or eliminate dairy products.
- Strengthen liver function - add to diet protein products(methionine for detoxification), vegetables and fruits are a source of vitamins B and C.
- Add omega-3 to remove the negative effects of casein on the body and restore the intestines.
- Use spices in your diet - cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne pepper daily to remove mucus formed after dairy products.
Should I completely eliminate dairy products from my diet?
Yogurt, cottage cheese, Adyghe cheese, feta cheese, camembert, brie can be consumed occasionally, but do not focus on these products. If you feel an accumulation of mucus in the form of intestinal disturbances, slow metabolism, or a runny nose, then eliminate dairy products.
When I removed dairy products from my diet, I felt an improvement in my intestinal function. I stopped feeling bloated, gassy, my weight stopped jumping around, my runny nose stopped bothering me - before, I couldn’t do without naphthyzine in my purse. “Critical days” ceased to be critical and became painless and permanent (there was, of course, work from all sides, but I think that the harm of dairy products was also significant). Finally, the skin cleared up and new foci of inflammation stopped appearing. I really felt the difference before and after.
If you want to improve digestion and reduce intensity pain during “critical days”, use at least one recommendation from this article. My opinion on dairy products can be read in Shape magazine in the article “Drink Milk, Will You Be Healthy?” Write in the comments, do you consume dairy products? Have you noticed your body's sensitivity to dairy products?
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Often during pregnancy or ordinary life Beginner vegans or vegans who are not entirely sure of the correctness of their choice are tormented by the question:
maybe start consuming dairy products again?
Consider 10 reasons why you shouldn’t be led by relatives and why you shouldn’t start drinking animal milk again.
1. Dairy destroys your bones.
Around the world, in the countries where milk is consumed the most,
Osteoporosis and fracture are the most common femur. The more milk and calcium you consume,
the more the risk factor for osteoporosis and bone fractures increases.
A large number of sodium and animal protein condition your body metabolic acidosis(meaning your blood becomes acidic).
To compensate, the body pulls minerals from the bones—minerals are highly alkalizing—and then excretes them in urine.
In other words: the more dairy you consume, the weaker your bones become.
2. There are excellent plant sources calcium, the consumption of which does not lead to metabolic acidosis.
On the contrary, they alkalize the body and keep bones healthy.
Broccoli, kale and other leafy vegetables, sesame,
sesame paste, calcium-fortified tofu, and fortified plant-based “dairy” products are in all of them
contains sufficient amounts of calcium,
to meet daily needs.
3. The most important factor keeping bones healthy - exercise.
To increase and maintain bone density, your bones need regular exercise.
To increase bone mass and prevent osteoporosis,
set aside time every day for physical activity,
for example, such as walking.
4. Casein, the main protein in milk, causes psychological dependence. Have you noticed that the more cheese you eat, the more you crave it?
When you eat or drink dairy products, casomorphins are produced in your brain.
These opiate-like substances lead to euphoria, causing psychological dependence on milk.
And the only way to break this vicious circle –
completely eliminate dairy from the diet.
5. Casein is a strong carcinogen.
Author of China Studies, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, after decades laboratory research discovered
that casein is a powerful cancer promoter.
By increasing and decreasing the dose of casein in food
(apparently laboratory rats or other animals)
he could literally “turn on” and “turn off” the development of cancer.
6. Dairy products provide high level saturated fat and cholesterol, which are known to cause atherosclerosis.
This leads to heart disease.
7. Vitamin D also plays an important role in bone health.
No matter how much calcium you put into your body, you need vitamin D to absorb it.
Approximately 70 to 97% of people face the problem of vitamin D deficiency to a greater or lesser extent.
Ask your doctor to test for vitamin D deficiency.
And if this deficiency is identified,
add a dose of sunshine to your life: a few minutes in the daytime.
And if this doesn't increase your vitamin D levels,
you will have to take it in medicinal form.
8. We humans are the only one biological species who drinks the milk of another species, and also the only species that continues to drink milk even after the end of the breastfeeding period.
9. Milk, in addition to being an inherently unhealthy product, contributes to the development of diseases, comes to us “enriched” with pesticides, antibiotics, hormones (even if it is organic milk), steroids, heavy metals and other toxins that are fed to cows in order to increase their milk production.
10. 70% of the world's population has milk intolerance.
The fact that everything more people who deny themselves milk, forget about painful conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, shows us that human body not suitable for drinking milk.
Doctors and nutritionists these days emphasize the use of lactase enzymes so that people can consume “enough” amounts of dairy products.
And yet, if we have to force our body to accept something that it does not want, is this not a sign that we are doing something wrong?
Perhaps you, like the vast majority of the adult population of the planet, are suffering from milk more problems with digestion than good. Perhaps you're wondering if it's time for you to lose weight? Here's what you might find useful to know about giving up dairy products:
You can lose weight
Although there is no rigorous scientific evidence of a link between avoiding dairy products and weight loss, research shows that, for example, veganism promotes sharp decline weight. But in this case, you will have to give up not only milk, but also any other food of animal origin.
But you can dial it
The fact is that milk proteins, precisely because they are poorly digestible by the body, leave you feeling full longer. Give them up and you will most likely start abusing carbohydrates, as many people do. So if you're giving up dairy, don't forget to eat protein sources like eggs, fish and nuts.
Your face may look younger
If you suffer from acne, or just have the occasional pimple popping up here and there, switching to a dairy-free diet may help. Milk contains testosterone-like biologically active substances, stimulating the production of sebum by the skin. The result is often clogged pores, which leads to acne. The second and third reasons are excess fat and sugar in milk. These are two more culprits of skin problems. Forget about milk, butter and cheeses and enjoy a clean face.
You will forget about handkerchiefs
Drinking milk has a proven effect on the amount of mucus in the sinuses. And it's not even a lactose allergy. The less milk you drink, the cleaner your nose.
Your digestion will improve
Even if you do not have a diagnosed milk intolerance, you may be lacto-sensitive. If you experience gas, rumbling or abdominal discomfort. If you feel weak, or vice versa, constipation occurs after eating dairy products, it makes sense for you to give them up.
Or will it get worse?
But if you've only been consuming probiotics in the form of yogurt and kefir, your gut may begin to lack them. And replacing milk with a soy analog can cause allergies or stomach upset. What to do?
Other products of lactic acid fermentation are also probiotics: natural sauerkraut, pickled apples and salted (not pickled!) cucumbers. As well as bread and cereals made from whole grains. Increase their amount in your diet.
You will have to eat more beans and spinach
By giving up milk, sour cream and cheese, you will reduce the intake of calcium in the body. Don't forget to compensate. Spinach, broccoli, beans and other legumes will help you with this.