1. Why Do We Think Milk is important? By Yorda Hailit

2. Milk  Milk has a vital role in the development and health of bones and teeth.

3. Calcium  Milk is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, and other essential nutrients. Some other examples are vitamin A, magnesium, phosphorous, fat, zinc, and B12.

4. Canada’s Food Guide  Canada’s Food Guide recommends 2 to 3 servings of milk or milk alternatives that are lower in fat for adults.

5. What kind of milk?  Adults are advised to drink skim 1% or 2% milk everyday.  But in reality, you don’t get enough nutrients with these milks.

6. Full Fat is better. Why?  Our bodies can not digest the protein or absorb the calcium from milk without the fat.  Vitamin A and D are fat-soluble, so you can not absorb them from milk without the fat.  Milk fat contains glycosphingolipids, a type of fat linked to immune system health and cell metabolism.

7. Hormones & Milk Another factor to consider when choosing milk is hormones.  Hormones are chemicals that are produced naturally in the bodies of animals and humans.  In our bodies, we have different kinds of hormones.  Hormones control important functions in our bodies, such as growth, development, and reproduction.

8. Why are hormones used in Milk & Meat  Some hormones can make young animals gain weight faster.  They helps companies reduce waiting time, and these are used in meat industries. They can also be used to increase milk production.  The man-made steroid drugs can increase the risk for breast cancer because of increased estrogen.

9. What kinds of hormones are added in milk?  Estrogen  Testosterone

10. Should we be worried about hormones in milk?  There are a lot of studies & research being done about it.  Some scientists believe there is a risk for cancer & other diseases. They suggest more research is needed.  Other scientists believe it is 100 percent safe.  You can do your own research & decide for yourself.

11. Organic milk & other alternatives  Organic milk is not treated with growth hormones or antibiotic products. It is more expensive but healthier.  We have other milk alternatives: soy, rice, oat, almonds, hemp, flax, and quinoa. Milk Alternatives

12. So Drink Milk & Stay Healthy! Sources: www.care.com/greenliving/why-whole -milk the healthiest.choice.html www.wehgtchers.com