Alternatives To Dairy!

You may want to consider eliminating dairy from your diet! New in-depth studies have shown that Cow's Milk may be harmful rather than benefitting.

Surprisingly, humans began ingesting cow's milk after the weening stage only a few centuries ago; most societies of the globe today are still lactose-intolerant populations (75%!) There maybe evolutionary reasons for this.

Get this! You may LOVE cheese for reasons other than its taste!

A myth pushed heavily by American Dairy Industries is that we need milk for Calcium intake, but this is false! "A 12-year study of over 75,000 women came to the conclusion that dairy products actually increase the risk of fracture."
Here is a comprehensive list of non-dairy calcium sources.

The average lifespan of a cow in nature is about 20-30 years, but a typical dairy cow lives for about 5 years.

Dairy intake can cause

• Acne 
• Allergies 
• Asthma 
• Constipation 
• Arthritis 
• Osteoporosis 
• Cancer (especially Breast & Prostate) 
• Migraines and many more. 

If you're interested in the topic, this is a very informative and interesting to read journal study all about Cow's Milk and it's relationship both chemically and culturally to humans.

Nifty Trick #6 

Instead of Cow's Milk drink these (delicious!) alternatives!

• Almond Milk 
• Coconut Milk 
• Rice Milk or Drink 
• Soy Milk (Health benefits are debated so do some research before choosing soy.) 

Also, read this comprehensive guide on making dairy-free decisions!

Enjoy these flavorful drinks and save the cows and yourself! =)