I’ve noticed a lot of change since I stopped drinking milk. My mind is really clear, no stomach pains, better awareness, more energy and I don’t feel bloated.

I’ve done some research and from what I’ve read milk and refined sugar make two of the largest contributions to food induced ill health worldwide today. To increase milk production cows are being injected with hormones and antibiotics leading to allergic reactions, toxic side effects. Can you imagine putting all this crap into your cereal every day? Have you noticed that they`ve been pushing chocolate milk as a great source for nutrients after your workout. When I saw that I had to shake my head. Chocolate milk is loaded with sugar.

In the wild, most animals are exclusively breast-fed until they have tripled their birth weight, which in human infants occurs around the age of one year. Have you ever seen a large lion feed from its mother? Do you still drink breast milk from your mother lol?

So you might ask, what is a good source of calcium? My favourite source of calcium comes from organic foods. To name a few I like, lactose and gluten free whole grain rice milk(less sodium/ calories then milk), almond milk(less  sodium/calories then milk), almonds, broccoli, okra, orange, chickpeas, white beans, black beans, tofu, fish, Spinach, turnips, and collard greens.

Hopefully, you will reconsider using milk as a form of nourishment. Small amounts of milk or milk products taken will likely cause little or no problems for most people but personally I’d rather stay away from it.

Hope this gave you some insight. Have a Purposeful week

Why do you eat?Bored, tired, or stressed?

The purpose of eating is to nourish the body; provide it with the nutrients it requires for bodily functions.
The body needs vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fat, protein, and water. Vegetables and fruit of varying colors, nuts (walnuts and almonds) and seeds (flax, sesame), whole grains in moderation, and lean proteins will provide these nutrients. Use cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil that comes from one source to cook. Use all other oils sparingly. Approximately 48-64 ounces of water should be consumed, more during the warmer months and with moderate to intense activities.
When you are eating, ask yourself if the food items are nutrient dense- do they serve a purpose? Are there vitamins or minerals? Does the fat come from a healthy source or is it saturated or worse, a trans fat? Does the carbohydrate have a good amount of fiber or is it high in sugar? Is the protein lean or fatty?
If you have to resort to processed foods, read the labels! Know what you are eating and keep in mind serving your body’s needs. Avoid choices that are void of nutrients. For example, if there is no vitamin or mineral content, the fiber per serving is 0-3 grams, or the carbohydrate per serving is 25 grams or higher, whatever it is is probably not a good choice!
Remember processed foods contain ingredients to preserve shelf life. The human body does not need preservatives. It only needs nutrient dense foods, physical activity, emotional contentment, and rest.
The bottom line is this, if the food you are about to consume doesn’t serve a purpose, don’t put it in your mouth.

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