Do you still drink milk?

mcjmommy

I drink 1 cup of skim milk for breakfast every day. I love milk and would drink more, but I want to eat my calories, not drink them.

_Timmeh_

Only with cereal mixed in it.

Bronx_Montgomery

Hells yeah with my protein shake. I still live on Milk does a body well

CaptainGordo

Milk is for children under the age of 6. If you are older than that and drinking milk you should probably rethink that.

Pray tell... why?

I have heard of it and agree to some extent!

But why? What harm is there?

agthorn

Nope.. but because it upsets my stomach now.
I love milk and it breaks my heart I cannot drink it anymore.

It started to upset my stomach too, so now I use soy milk in my protein shakes. Healthy unsaturated fats, 10% of your daily potassium, and 8g of protein (almond milk barely has any protein). I can still have a little regular milk occasionally with cereal or cookies though! :-)

bump040510

I haven't had one drop of dairy in over a year. I use soy milk in my tea.

ShadowSoldier23

To answer the question about why you shouldn't drink milk after the age of 6...most people cannot properly digest milk. In my nutrition class they listed it's 80% of adults but this article claims 60%. Either way, most people lose that ability to properly digest it and although most people don't have significant reactions, the body can still react badly without any symptoms.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2009-08-30-lactose-intolerance_N.htm

neanderthin

I drink goat milk and love goat cheeses, and yogurt and pretty much anything diary related. And thinking people shouldn't drink milk past a certain age are followers by nature and probably support some kind of restricted type of diet......yes I'm guessing. :devil:

seehawkmomma

Iv been trying to stick to a mostly water fluid intake. Haven't had milk in a while and I'm wondering if anyone else drinks it on a regular basis?

I rarely drink milk, but add it when I cook.

Fairysoul

Milk is for children under the age of 6. If you are older than that and drinking milk you should probably rethink that.

Pray tell... why?

I have heard of it and agree to some extent!

But why? What harm is there?

If you have ever seen Forks over knives you would understand, basically think of it this way, America consumes more dairy than any other country but we also have the highest rate of osteoprosis and other problems proving that all that dairy isn't doing anything for us!! Many people grow up healthy and strong without cow milk.

Sardine239

Love milk, can't even imagine giving it up. I just budget it into my allotted calories like everything else I eat and drink.

blink1021

I still drink milk every once in a while when I am in the mood. I drink skim milk and usually have it for a snack 8oz is only 80 calories and can curb hunger pains.

surfrgrl1

I used to drink a lot of skim milk, use it for cereal, cooking, etc. After getting introduced to almond milk, though, I rarely buy or use cow's milk now. The Almond Breeze unsweetened has about 40 calories per cup, compared to 80 per cup of skim milk. I like that it leaves me more calories to use for other things. (Hmmm, like an extra cup of milk!)
I am a latte fanatic, and I drink those made from skim milk.

UsedToBeHusky

To answer the question about why you shouldn't drink milk after the age of 6...most people cannot properly digest milk. In my nutrition class they listed it's 80% of adults but this article claims 60%. Either way, most people lose that ability to properly digest it and although most people don't have significant reactions, the body can still react badly without any symptoms.

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2009-08-30-lactose-intolerance_N.htm

If you're not experiencing symptoms, then how can you be intolerant?

mcdonl

Went to Almond Mike (Unsweetened Vanilla) and never looked back.

Ant_M76

Yup - matter of fact I have just 'downed' a 350ml glass of skimmed, after the gym *licks lips*

hiemerapril

I didn't when I was trying to loose, but now in maintenance mode I do bc I am consistently low on protein and calcium and adding it in here in there helps out. And I only drink fat free or skim.

UsedToBeHusky

Milk is for children under the age of 6. If you are older than that and drinking milk you should probably rethink that.

Pray tell... why?

I have heard of it and agree to some extent!

But why? What harm is there?

If you have ever seen Forks over knives you would understand, basically think of it this way, America consumes more dairy than any other country but we also have the highest rate of osteoprosis and other problems proving that all that dairy isn't doing anything for us!! Many people grow up healthy and strong without cow milk.

The rate of osteoperosis in America does not prove that milk does not do anything for us. Americans drink a lot of sodas comprised of calcium-depleting phosphoric acid. I can almost guarantee that Americans drink more sodas than they do milk.

neanderthin

Milk is for children under the age of 6. If you are older than that and drinking milk you should probably rethink that.

Pray tell... why?

I have heard of it and agree to some extent!

But why? What harm is there?

If you have ever seen Forks over knives you would understand, basically think of it this way, America consumes more dairy than any other country but we also have the highest rate of osteoprosis and other problems proving that all that dairy isn't doing anything for us!! Many people grow up healthy and strong without cow milk.

And many grow up perfectly health consumeing diary. And the osteo story is pure ficton in relation to diary. Ever heard of sustainable farming? I bet your vegetarian...j/k

LeanMeanFitnessMachine

I'm lactose intolerant, so I can only handle a little bit of dairy, but I use 1% milk in my oatmeal. If you're worried about the cals/fat in milk, drink skim! Still a great source of protien and vitamins/minerals, without all the extra fat/cals!