Lose It For Ever – Dave Elger

 

Should you drink milk?  Are dairy products neccessary for good health?  Not everybody agrees.  Watch the video here and you’ll be shocked!

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Greater milk consumption was only linked to weight gain when it was part of a higher-calorie diet. The results suggest that milk was often consumed on top of other calorie-containing drinks rather than instead of them.

In another study among children aged 6 to 13, drinking more than 12 ounces of sweetened beverages each day was linked to about a six-ounce drop in milk consumption. Despite the drop in the amount of protein, calcium and other nutrients the children experienced, their overall calorie intake increased.

source: msnbc

Researchers following 9 year old girls for 10 years discovered a 25% drop in milk consumption and a 3x increase in sugar-sweetened beverages.

source: milknewsroom.com

MY COMMENT: Clearly it’s much easier to drink more soda than milk, and you can only guess the negative consequences on long term health. You can’t blame childhood obesity on milk.

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