[Nancy57]

I have lost 63 pounds on WW and eat/drink almost no dairy products. Oh, the occasional pudding or yogurt. But I find that dairy products aggravate (maybe cause?) sinus problems in me, so I usually avoid them.

The Sept issue of Consumer Reports has an interesting article on milk...pros and cons. It's on page 62.

Nancy

[lilacglitter]

Milk is food for baby cows. It is completely false that it is in anyway essential to human health or weightloss. Have it if you want it, but find another source of calcium if you dont.

When I cut dairy out of my diet my energy levels soared, my nose and sinuses became clearer than they had been in years (in fact my whole life), and my whole body became more flexible. Casein, a substance found in milk, is one of the main ingredients in one of the strongest wood glues known to humanity!!!

Dont fall for the dairy industry propaganda on this one.

[Neon]

I try to get my calcium from things other than just plain old dairy. There are cereals like Total that provide 100% of your RDA for calcium ( this is 1,000 milligrams of calcium). Also, have you tried the Crystal Light that has calcium in it? One glass provides 20% of your RDA (200 milligrams of calcium). And, there are these new candies out called Body Smarts. There are some fruit chews and 10 of them are 2 pts- they are a good source of fiber (6 grams!) and one serving provides 30% (300 milligrams) of your daily calcium. Hope these ideas help!

[Kelly_S]

Just remember your body doesn't absorb more than 500 mg of calcium at a time. So that 100% doesn't do you squat!

[Neon]

Kelly_S- You are absolutely correct that a body does not absorb that much calcium in one sitting, and that is why it is so important to get your daily RDA of calcium from a number of sources throught the day, and it is a point I should have mentioned in my post.

Personally, I try to get calcium throughout the day from different sources including yogurt, soy milk, fortified cereals, broccoli, and a calcium supplement.