Cut the B.S Wednesday – All About Dairy

By Vanessa Fioretti | September 23, 2015

This week for Cut the B.S Wednesday we are going to discuss a VERY hot topic. A topic most people in the nutrition field find controversial – and that topic is dairy.

Dairy is told to be the main and best source of vital nutrients such as calcium and magnesium. You can’t have strong bones without drinking your milk. If that is correct, then why is it that even while we live in a society with the highest consumption of dairy products we also have the highest incidence of osteoporosis and arthritis?

Dairy is one of the most inflammatory foods you can put into your body, and dairy consumption can be linked to eczema, acne, acid reflux, bloating, gas, ear infections, mucus build up in your lungs and in your sinus’ – so much, if not all of these symptoms can be linked back to high dairy consumption. In this episode of Simplicity TV we dive into the nitty gritty about dairy consumption, and how it can increase inflammation.

Please feel free to leave comments or ask any questions you need answered. Trying to find ways to replace dairy?

Here are some of my top dairy replacement recommendations:

  1. Find a good nut milk that you love – try almond milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, hemp milk…almost any nut or seed can be made into a milk pretty simply at home. Below I share a recipe for home-made nut milk.
  2. Try coconut yogurt – coconut yogurt is now more readily found in health food stores and is cultured, so it still contains active probiotic strains to keep your gut healthy.
  3. Not ready to give up cheese? Try a different type of cheese such as goat cheese. Even those with lactose intolerance find goat cheese easier to digest.
  4. I need cream in my coffee! Here are some tried, tested and truly delicious coffee creamers that we love – So Delicious Vanilla Coffee creamer is coconut based, and Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer which is almond based.
  5. Try coconut oil or ghee in replace of butter – Ghee is butter that has been clarified, meaning the milk solids and impurities have been removed. Ghee made with cultured butter or cream contains plenty of probiotic goodness, along with many other gut healing benefits. Ghee has a high smoke point, so it is not easily denatured by heat. It promotes longevity, contains antioxidant to help reduce bad ‘LDL’ cholesterol levels, improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, and it enhances endurance and immunity. Often those with dairy intolerances find Ghee tolerable.

Here is a simple recipe for a delicious homemade cashew milk.

Maple Cashew Milk

Great on its own or as your non-dairy base in your smoothies.

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or minimum 4 hours
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp cinnamon and ice

Add 4 cups of water to your blender with the drained cashews. Blend for 2 minutes and enjoy. Lasts in the fridge for 3–5 days.

Disclaimer: The information contained is intended to be used for general health care information purposes only, and should not be considered complete or used in place of a visit, call, consultation or advice from a physician and/or healthcare provider. Individuals are encouraged to contact their own private physician or healthcare provider regarding continuation or changes in their symptoms.
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