Is MILK really good for you or is it just the opposite?

The first instances of milk in a human diet go back around 10.000 years. In the evolution of man and lets just stick to human sapiens, which is our latest evolved state, 10.000 years is only a fraction of our existence of 300.000 years.

So do we really need milk in our HUMAN diet?

The obvious answer is NO.

Lets first take a look at the logic behind it. The milk that we usually consume is from a cow. Now lets think about this. That milk from a cow contains lots of hormones and nutritional ingredients needed for a calf (baby cow) which needs this stuff to grow as fast as possible, strenghtens its imune system and get all the food it needs. Similar to what a human baby gets from his mother milk. After the baby calf grows it no longer needs the milk for growth and living, pretty much the same as human baby does not need its mother milk after a year or so. And so WHY do we HUMANS need to drink the milk from a COW if dont even drink the milk from a human mother anymore - well I dont think we do. Did you know that 65% of all human people is actually LACTOZE INTOLERANT, meaning that the body tells them straight away that milk is not good for them (https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/lactose-intolerance-by-country). In Northern Europe this precentage is much lower at around 10%, while in Asia the precentage is at about 90-100%.

Now lets compare this to obesity levels. The statistics say that in the western world (USA, Europe) the consumptions of milk is quite high, as well as obesity levels. On the other hand in Asia the consumptions of milk is low as well as obesity levels. Now this is quite a simple correlation and of course lots of other factors also contribute to higher obesity levels in the more developed countries.

While milk has been traditionally heralded as a cornerstone of a balanced diet due to its rich array of essential nutrients, its consumption is not without controversy and potential drawbacks. Many individuals suffer from lactose intolerance, rendering them unable to digest milk properly, leading to a range of uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, milk allergies can pose serious health risks to some, particularly young children. Research has also pointed to a potential correlation between milk consumption and various health conditions such as acne and, when considering full-fat versions, elevated levels of harmful LDL cholesterol due to high saturated fat content, potentially leading to cardiovascular diseases.

Beyond individual health concerns, there are broader ethical and environmental implications related to milk consumption. The dairy industry's impact on the environment due to resource-intensive farming practices and animal welfare concerns are also contributing to a growing skepticism about milk's place in our diets.

Given these considerations, many people are now exploring a plethora of alternative milk options derived from plants, which can offer nutritional benefits without some of the health and ethical complications associated with dairy milk. While the decision to consume milk is ultimately a personal one, it is crucial to be informed about both its benefits and potential drawbacks and consider individual health conditions, ethical beliefs, and dietary needs in making dietary choices. Balancing milk consumption with other nutritious food sources is key in maintaining a diverse and healthful diet, whether one chooses to include dairy or not