Should You Be Concerned About Hormones in Milk?
In an effort to be healthier, my husband and I recently switched from regular milk to hormone-free organic milk — but we didn’t do it because of the possibility of hormone exposure. We did it because we think the organic stuff just tastes better, and we’re more inclined to drink milk we like.
But lots of people are making the switch, and not just for taste reasons. A CNN Health article from the editors of Cooking Light points out that whether you’re concerned about hormones or frankly don’t care, you’re probably not drinking enough milk — and the health benefits of ANY milk probably outweigh the unproven dangers of milk with hormones.
They list four reasons you need to get your dairy intake, organic or nonorganic:
- You’re probably not getting enough milk and dairy.
- Milk contains calcium, protein, and other nutrients linked with stronger bones and teeth, lower cholesterol, reduced cancer risk, and improved weight control.
- The body needs small doses of calcium throughout the day to be able to absorb what it needs.
- All milk, organic or otherwise, is fortified with essential vitamins A and D, which most folks don’t get enough of from other sources.
The article also links to a list of 12 calcium-rich foods to help you get more of what you need without boring your tastebuds.
I love milk, yogurt, and cheese. How do you get your calcium? Leave a comment.
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