Some People Refuse To See Fact

 How come even when you present people with fact about the vegan lifestyle, people don't believe? It is so frustrating! I don't push it in anyone's face, because I'm fresh as a vegetarian and still learning myself- but the more I learn, the more I want to share.

 All those years I was drinking milk I was feeling so good about it... I just can't see how myself, and so many people remain ignorant about nutrition. 

http://saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-milk-myth/

" The milk myth has spread around the world based on the flawed belief that this protein and calcium-rich drink is essential to support good overall health and bone health in particular at any age. It is easy to understand that the confusion about milk’s imaginary benefits stems from the fact that it contains calcium – around 300 mg per cup.

But many scientific studies have shown an assortment of detrimental health effects directly linked to milk consumption. And the most surprising link is that not only do we barely absorb the calcium in cow’s milk (especially if pasteurized), but to make matters worse, it actually increases calcium loss from the bones. What an irony this is!

Here’s how it happens. Like all animal protein, milk acidifies the body pH which in turn triggers a biological correction. You see, calcium is an excellent acid neutralizer and the biggest storage of calcium in the body is – you guessed it… in the bones. So the very same calcium that our bones need to stay strong is utilized to neutralize the acidifying effect of milk. Once calcium is pulled out of the bones, it leaves the body via the urine, so that the surprising net result after this is an actual calcium deficit.

Knowing this, you’ll understand why statistics show that countries with the lowest consumption of dairy products also have the lowest fracture incidence in their population (there’s more on this later).   "

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  • Lauren Woods

    Wow really? Hmm. Thank you for bringing this to my attention Latia, I'm going to go look into it!

  • Cindee

    Thanks, Lauren! You're right ... it truly is empowering. :) The juicing is fantastic! I'm crazy about it and love to do it as much as I can. I've juiced in the past, but I was still eating meat, dairy, gluten, sugar and corn. Since changing my diet, I seem to get far better results. As if I'm able to absorb more of the nutrients. This seems to come full circle back to your post about how eating animal products actually depletes us of certain nutrients, so I totally relate to your topic. I guess you can say, I'm a believer. ;)


  • Lauren Woods

    Haha! That is so great, I really need to get my juicing game on, especially now. Glad you are having such wonderful results! It's amazing what tweaking your diet can do, people don't realize the power food has over you. Thank you!