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Excerpt from www.kernalpeanuts.com/The-Peanut-Story/134/43:
When problems hit the tobacco industry in the late 1970's, Ernie and Nancy Racz went nuts. Literally. Ernie started experimenting with peanuts, which are well suited to the light sandy soils of southwestern Ontario. By 1982, the couple was growing peanuts commercially.
Today, the family farm outside Vittoria houses a peanut manufacturing, wholesale and retail operation. Kernal Peanuts Limited grows Valencia peanuts, then harvests and processes them for a number of products.
The store, located in a vine-covered outbuilding, is a nut lover's paradise, selling salted and unsalted nuts and flavoured nuts--garlic, barbecue, sour cream, onion, mild and hot cajun. Peanut butter, peanut brittle and fudge are just a few of the other delectable delights.
Many are produced on-site and carry the Kernal label and slogan "Nuttin' But The Best."
In addition, the shop stocks a variety of specialty food items, including locally grown dried shiitake mushrooms, shiitake mushroom powder and sparkling apple cider. A number of gift items are on sale both in the store and by mail.
Nancy also has a selection of antique peanut butter cans and containers on display. Most of them were picked up at antique shops, auctions or garage sales, and they provide an interesting glimpse into history of one of North America's most popular foods.
Despite their popularity, peanuts have been getting a bad rap in recent years because of allergies and their high fat content. As far as the fat goes, recent research indicates that peanuts and peanut butter are good for your heart, helping to lower bad cholesterol and raise levels of good cholesterol.
The key, of course is moderation--although that's hard to practice at Kernal peanuts, where mouth-watering fudge is on display and the air is redolent of fresh peanut butter. However, if you are extremely self-disciplined (or don't mind giving into temptation now and then), Kernal Peanuts is definitely worth a visit.
You can on your own, or as part of a bus tour. If you opt for a tour, you'll get a look at a real, honest-to-goodness peanut patch near the shop while Ernie Racz explains growing and harvesting methods. After that, it's on to the plant, where there's usually something going on, such as roasting, shelling, or making peanut butter. The tour winds up in the shop, where there's a video for everyone who wants more details, and a chance to sample some of the goodies.
This was lunch at Google NYC's cafeteria to celebrate the birthday of the head of the cafe staff...
I had one.
It was excellent.
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I've alwyas hated Christmas...
I'm allergic to the down feathers in a couch.
There's cholesterol in eggnog.
The tree is a fire hazard.
The twinkly lights can cause seizures.
That and, I'm always alone.
¿Cansado de engordar?, Alto el colesterol, y el acido urico? Amigos que no pagan la cerveza o la cava? Picada o tapas virtuales, no engordan ni producen acostumbramiento, solo para observar y comentar. ¡Llame ya!
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Tired of fat?, High cholesterol and uric acid? Friends that do not pay for beer or champagne? Tops chopped or virtual, not fat or produce habituation, only to observe and comment. Call now!
Excerpt from Wikipedia:
The Heart Attack Grill is an American hamburger restaurant in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada (formerly located in Chandler, Arizona). It makes a point of serving food that is very high in fat, sugar, and cholesterol; in other words, food that, if eaten regularly, would cause a heart attack, hence the name.
The establishment is a hospital theme restaurant: waitresses ("nurses") and waiters ("doctors") take orders ("prescriptions") from the customers ("patients"). Each patient dons a hospital gown and wrist band before ordering and those who do not finish their meal receive a paddling by one of the "nurses" with the option to buy the paddle afterwards.
The menu is generally themed around items that are exceptionally high in calories and fat. It includes "Single", "Double", "Triple", "Quadruple", all the way up to "Octuple Bypass" hamburgers, ranging from 8 to 32 ounces (230 to 910 g) of beef (up to about 8,000 calories (33,000 kJ)), all-you-can-eat "Flatliner Fries" (cooked in pure lard), beer and tequila, "butterfat milkshakes," and soft drinks such as Mexican-bottled Coca-Cola made with cane sugar. Customers can also order cigarettes, or candy cigarettes for children.
Customers over 350 lb (160 kg) in weight eat for free if they weigh in with a nurse waitress before eating. Beverages and to-go orders are excluded and sharing food is also not allowed for the free food deal.
One of the restaurant's promotions is a reward for customers who finish a Triple or Quadruple Bypass Burger, after which they are placed on a wheelchair and wheeled out to their vehicle by their "personal nurse".
I had the wonderful opportunity to meet and shot with Aaron Reed this last Sunday, a true master at his craft. I also had another fantastic time working with Seattle Miles aka D. Can't wait to go out with those cats again.
Delicious, high cholesterol, heart killing road trip food at the Cedar Bowl, Enoch, Iron County, Utah. Whenever we do a road trip south on I-15 we try really hard to time things so we end up at the Cedar Bowl around lunch time for awesome road food! SAVE THE ROAD -- EAT MOM AND POP!
Light fare...
Cholesterol free...
Low cal...
S. O. S. ...
beats Melba toast...
Weight Watcher approved...
better than keto...
gag me with a spoon...
I love breakfast...
especially with a Bloody Mary...
beer - not just a breakfast drink anymore...
Timmy of the Stevenson family, at it again - god that kid can eat! A shame it's always junk food - that's why he has such high cholesterol! And at his age!
Bananas are Australia's number-one selling supermarket product, outselling not only every other fruit and vegetable but every other supermarket line.
Bananas are a source of energy-producing carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin B6 and B group vitams, vitamin C, dietary fibre and antioxidants.
Bananas have no fat, cholesterol or salt.
In north Queensland, Chinese workers from the goldfields established banana plantations in the 1880s around Cooktown, Port Douglas, Cairns, Innisfail and Tully.
Bananas are believed to have originated up to 10,000 years ago and some scientists believe they may have been the world’s first fruit.
Hardbite Chips are wholesome and a healthy alternative to other processed high-calorie snack food like chips. These chips are free from artificial ingredients, GMOs, MSG, trans fat, gluten and cholesterol!
History RepEating: Light Lahore Lifestyle Late Lunch Delightful Delicious Daylight Dinner Devoured - IMRAN®
My previous post about history repeating itself referred to how America went from defeating fascists, Nazis, Soviets, and religious fundamentalists is now being run by fascists, Nazi flag waving, Russia loving, Western suits wearing version of Taliban.
This photo caption is a nicer instance of history repeating itself. The caption is from another photo a few months ago and accurate for this photo too!
“There’s nothing in the world like Pakistani (~Indian) food especially in Lahore. But I’ve not been to Pakistan in nearly three years.
A few days ago I was driving back from a meeting in Tampa when I realized I hadn’t had lunch in the hectic day. I felt the need, the need for sp….ice!
I headed to a place near my location that day and decided to devour this delicious late Lahore-style lunch and early dinner with daylight being around a bit longer.
Left to right…. Lamb Korma, Bhunna Beef, Chicken Tikka Masala, flanked by great crispy Tandoori Naan and flavorful Basmati Rice.
It’s a good thing places like this aren’t too near my home in Apollo Beach, or my weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure would all likely double!”
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totally retro
currently going though the archives and found this! looks like it cam out of archives. its actually from september 09 well thats when it was developed anyway. i must of been taken ages ago and then i rewound the film and left it unexposed for a long time, i then finnished the film of but all the beginning shots had a seers color cast going on like the where shot in the 70's. so when it says on the film develop film after exposure it means it!
khlii is a way to preserve meat (jerky) that dates from several centuries ago refrigeration was non existent in the world. The meat is cut into strips, marinated with various spices and then dried in the sun for days before it's cooked in a mixture of beef fat, oil and water. The meat, once cooled, will keep for up to two years at room temperature when packed in its own fat where it cooked. This practice was very practical then, and remains a well sought after delicacy, by Moroccans in their day to day life.
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CHERRY HEALTH: GET THE FACTS
Cherries are fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.
One cup of cherries is less than 90 calories.
That same cup of cherries has 3 grams of fiber, which aids in digestion, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and can help with weight loss.
Cherries are a good source of vitamin C, with 16% of the daily recommended value in one cup.
Cherries also contain vitamin A, calcium, protein and iron.
Potassium in cherries keeps the body functioning and plays a key role in muscle, heart, kidney and nerve cell functions. One cup of cherries has 260 mg of potassium.
Cherries are one of the top antioxidant-rich foods and may prevent the onset of several chronic diseases.
Anthocyanin in cherries give the fruit its red color and help protect the heart and surrounding tissues.
Boron in cherries helps maintain calcium balance and promotes bone health. Boron may also prevent osteoporosis.
Research has found that eating cherries reduces pain and inflammation associated wit harthritis and gout.
Cherries contain melatonin (which regulates sleep cycles) and may be a helpful food for fighting jet lag and insomnia.
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Young Chewie McMoowie, what a beautiful animal, and quite inquisitive too!
Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat.
They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
Highland cattle are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat.
They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported worldwide.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.
Highland cattle (Scottish Gaelic: Bò Ghàidhealach; Scots: Heelain cattle) are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver (looks white but with a black nose) or dun, and they are often raised primarily for their meat. They originated in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland and were first mentioned in the 6th century AD. The first herd book described two distinct types of Highland cattle but, due to crossbreeding between the two, only one type now exists and is registered. They have since been exported to other parts of the world such as Australia, Norway and Canada.
They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Scottish Highlands. This results in long hair, gives the breed its ability to overwinter. However, this has the consequences of a lack of heat tolerance. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms (1,800 pounds) and cows up to 500 kilograms (1,100 pounds). Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is low in cholesterol
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avocado, cilantro and salsa.... the white is vegan feta cheese that is surprisingly satisfying taste but all vegan cheeses do not have the nutrients regular cheese offers, that is calcium and protein and vitamins, like A and D that regular dairy products offer. Vegan cheeses are made of fat, a type of carbohydrate and thickening, jelling agents. I don't eat regular dairy mainly because it has hormones, naturally occurring or additional amounts given to the animals, amongst other chemicals. Also, they have a lot of cholesterol. I have felt much better since I quit dairy. I should add that I have always loved dairy products, just choosing not to consume them. ( maybe just a little, once in a long while :)
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from the jkids set
In Shibuya, the district of teenage fashion in Tokyo, 3 kogals (kogyaru) have a quick meal at a Lotteria — a japanese fast-food brand.
kogals have an artificial deep tan and bleached hair. They often wear a highschool uniform with a miniskirt pinned very high and white loose socks.
Kogals are not always real highschool students but use uniforms to look childish and sexy so it could be considered as a kind of cosplay.
The kogals subculture had a strong echo on japanese fashion and society, they are sometimes considered as a kind of ironic japanese feminism reaction to a machist society.
Eating junk food is another characteristic of young japaneses today.
Since the sixties, Japan's traditional low-fat diet of rice, fish, tofu, seaweed and fresh vegetables began a shift to foods such as cholesterol-rich beef and dairy products. Because of unusually long workdays and the rigorous education system, Japanese were forced to turn to "instant" foods.
Ironically, while Western societies have begun to show interest in traditional japanese foods not one traditional dish is ranked in the top 10 food choices of junior high students.
Instead, they preferred, in order, French fries, instant noodles, fried chicken, Chinese corn soup, hamburgers, hamburger steak, pizza, gyoza, spaghetti and Korean barbecued beef.
Today, 9 percent of all high school students suffered from diabetes, compared to just 1 percent in 1978.
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I use to drink wine when we lived overseas, but today I only cook with it. Since my cholesterol is a few points high, maybe I should go back to having a glass a few times a week.
These are red Spiny Redberry (Rhamnus crocea) and yellow Sea Buckthorn, evergreen shrubs, growing on Peggy & Ted's property in Alberta.
"Sea buckthorn is an herb. The leaves, flowers, and fruits are used to make medicine.
Sea buckthorn leaves and flowers are used for treating arthritis, gastrointestinal ulcers, gout, and skin rashes caused by infectious diseases such as measles. A tea containing sea buckthorn leaves is used as a source of vitamins, antioxidants, protein building blocks (amino acids), fatty acids and minerals; for improving blood pressure and lowering cholesterol; preventing and controlling blood vessel diseases; and boosting immunity.
Sea buckthorn berries are used for preventing infections, improving sight, and slowing the aging process."
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The Palouse, Uniontown, WA
There are alfalfa crops all over the rolling hills of the Palouse. It is a perennial flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop in many countries around the world. This alfalfa field was shot from the wagon wheel fence of Dahmen Barn. I realize the fence makes the Photo but I titled it ALFALFA because alfalfa appears to be an unsung hero. I recently read alfalfa is used to help against high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, upset stomach, and other ailments. People also take alfalfa as a source of vitamins A, C, E, and K4; and minerals calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and iron. Who knew? 😊 HFF!
Auricularia auricula-judae, or wood ear mushroom.
Yesterday I found a patch of Hazelnut bushes near Dreweitzer See, and many of them were infested 👂
The cool thing about them, other than their appearance, is the medicinal effect that they possess: anti-inflammatory, anti-cholesterol, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, and I'm probably missing more.
While more research is necessary to fully confirm all their benefits, it is great to know that you are foraging something that is not only a great addition to many meals, but that possibly is also good for your health.
The gaping maw of the In-n-Out Double Double®, served Animal Style® (w/ grilled onions).
Serving size: 330g
Calories: 670
Calories from fat: 370
Total fat: 41g (% daily values: 63)
Saturated fat: 18g (% daily values: 90)
Cholesterol: 120mg (% daily values: 40)
Sodium: 1440mg (% daily values: 60)
Carbohydrates: 39g (% daily values: 13)
Dietary fiber: 3g (% daily values: 11)
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 37
% Vitamin A: 20
% Vitamin C: 15
% Calcium: 35
% Iron: 30
% Delicious: 100
God, how I love them.
See comment below for a caloric comparison with other famous double cheeseburgers.
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Specially designed to operate in weightlessness, this diagnostic disc can identify diabetes, cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol from a single drop of astronaut blood.
Future long duration space missions beyond Earth orbit will see crews isolated as never before. Astronauts will have to be self-sufficient in healthcare as in everything else.
Developed through ESA’s General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) with Radisens Diagnostics in Ireland, this diagnostics device was designed for automated blood testing, overcoming processing difficulties due to microgravity by substituting centrifugal force.
A pinprick of blood is added to a mini-disc embedded with a wide variety of miniaturised test procedures. The disc is then inserted into the ‘point-of-care’ device and set spinning to spread the blood sample across the surface. Multiple tests can be performed simultaneously, with automated results delivered within a matter of minutes.
Follow a year in the life of GSTP with this interactive overview.
Credits: Radisens Diagnostics
Nuts about you. A shot today for National Heart month with pistachio nuts being proven to lower cholesterol and ward off heart disease as well as many other healthy benefits. Also thinking of going green week with the shells being highly recyclable and reusable.
I know, I know, people are afraid of butter. But, my arteries are 100 percent clear, per the doctor, and my cholesterol is very low. He told me to eat whatever I want. This does not mean that I don't have a laundry list of medical problems––I do––but none related to food. So, I dig in. This is with my Fujinon 60mm 2.4, which just got out of the shop after I accidentally banged it on the pavement...and my ancient X-Pro1. The nan is from a microwave Indian meal. I survived.
A hero.
A anti-hero.
A survivor...
...full of cholesterol and ideas...
...but above all just an egg trying to survive in a world where millions of omelettes get consumed every day!
He's Eggbert!
And while the world remains his oyster...
...survival is still his only true goal!
...my book designer just asked me to come up with a pic to use with the introduction of Eggbert... and this is what I came up with...
...hope you guys approve the final result.
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I've done some pitches for commercials this year that have not actually born fruit, which is okay but I did like this little guy I doodled earlier in the fall. The whole idea was about him learning to ride a bike and the adventurous spirit he would have growing up. It was for cholesterol medication! Go figure!
The benefits of honey bee
In the level of fats reduce body Honey contributes to the prevention of many: Obesity,
heart disease and arteriosclerosis. Anne found his role in the ratio of cholesterol and lipids in the blood == blood and its increased promotion of hemoglobin Many found that it is an effective role in the blood research of honey regulate the pressure and increase the proportion of hemoglobin in it. == Treatment of wounds and burns Contains the enzyme responsible for honey bee production of hydrogen peroxide, which makes it useful in the treatment of wounds and pain relief, and disinfection and prevent bacteria and bacteria from growing.
Several studies have shown that the topical use of honey on surface burns helps to heal them in a large and effective proportion and help to heal wounds faster
فوائد عسل النحل
في مستوى الدهنيات خفض الجسم يساهم عسل النحل (كونه بديلا للمحليات المكررة والمصنعة) في الوقاية من العديد من: مشاكل السمنة، امراض القلب وتصلبات الشرايين. وجد آن له حيث دور في نسبة الكوليسترول والدهنيات في الدم == الدم وزيادته تعزيز هيموجلوبين وجدت العديد آن من دور فعال في الدم الأبحاث للعسل تنظيم ضغط وزيادة نسبة الهيموجلوبين فيه. == علاج الجروح والحروق يحتوى على الانزيم المسئول عن عسل النحل انتاج بيروكسيد الهيدروجين، مما يجعله مفيدا في علاج الجروح وتخفيف الألم، وتطهيرها ومنع الجراثيم والبكتيريا من النمو.
وأثبتت العديد من الدراسات آن الاستخدام الموضعي للعسل على الحروق السطحية يساعد في شفائها بنسبه كبيرة وفعاله والمساعدة في التؤام الجروح بشكل أسرع
Animal milk has long been claimed as the go-to source of calcium by the dairy industry, but as it turns out, milk is bad for you. Calcium from animal milk is not absorbed as well as that from plant-based sources, and it can be accompanied by a number of dangerous health problems.
1. Broken bones
In a Swedish medical study, women who consumed large quantities of dairy milk daily were more likely to sustain fractures than those who drank little to no milk.
2. Prostate cancer
3. Lactose intolerance
Cow’s milk contains a sugar called lactose that can be difficult for people to digest, resulting in symptoms such as nausea, cramps, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. It can also develop later in life and result in months of worsening symptoms.
4. Acne
In multiple studies, the consumption of all types of cow’s milk was linked to an increased prevalence and severity of acne in both boys and girls.
5. Cholesterol
A single serving of milk can contain as much as 24 mg of cholesterol, whereas vegan food has no cholesterol.
6. Ovarian cancer
A Swedish study showed that women who consumed four or more servings of dairy products each day were twice as likely to develop serous ovarian cancer as those who consumed two or fewer servings of dairy products each day.
7. Milk allergies
Unlike lactose intolerance, milk allergies, usually in young children, are characterized by potentially strong and dangerous reactions, such as vomiting or anaphylaxis.
8. Antibiotics
Many cows are pumped full of antibiotics. This practice is leading to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which may decrease the effectiveness of antibiotics used on humans.
8. Antibiotics
Many cows are pumped full of antibiotics. This practice is leading to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which may decrease the effectiveness of antibiotics used on humans.
10. Weight gain
Despite industry claims, a study of more than 12,000 children showed that the more milk they drank, the more weight they gained, and skim and 1 percent milk appeared, counter-intuitively, to lead to more weight gain than drinking 2 percent or whole milk. The study also found that replacing soda with milk did not lead to weight loss.
11. Bone loss
Instead of promoting bone health, animal protein in dairy products can have a calcium-leaching effect.
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Some evidence suggests that the consumption of milk and other dairy products leads to an increased risk of prostate cancer. Conversely, dairy-free diets have been followed to slow the progress of prostate cancer.
Did you know that in Medieval England parents would tie rabbits’ feet around their babies’ necks to ward off illness? Doctors would also spit on wounds because saliva was believed to have healing properties.Indeed, history is replete with unfounded health beliefs, and to everyone’s detriment, the milk myth is among the most tenacious.Milk is much more than just a drink; it’s a cultural phenomenon that can be traced back thousands of years. And still today, the milk myth resonates loud and clear: in 2001, the average American child consumed 104 quarts of cow’s milk.Milk depletes the calcium from your bones .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).But the sad truth is that most mainstream health practitioners ignore these proven facts. I know it firsthand because when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, my doctor recommended that I drink lots of milk in addition to taking Fosamax.
Fortunately, I did neither, because I knew that…Cow’s milk is custom-designed for calves
Thanks to our creative ingenuity and perhaps related to our ancient survival needs, we adopted the dubious habit of drinking another species’ milk. Nobody can dispute that cow’s milk is an excellent food source for calves. Weighing around 100 pounds at birth, a calf typically gains approximately eight times its weight by the time it is weaned. But unlike humans, once calves are weaned, they never drink milk again. And the same applies to every mammalian species on this planet.Also, each mammalian species has its own “designer” milk, and cow’s milk is no exception. For example, cow’s milk contains on average three times the amount of protein than human milk which creates metabolic disturbances in humans that have detrimental bone health consequences.
It’s important to bear in mind that mother’s milk is excellent nourishment for human babies, but its composition is very different from cow’s milk.
Scientific studies show that milk increases fracture risk
Many scientific studies contradict the conventional wisdom that milk and dairy consumption help reduce osteoporotic fractures. Surprisingly, studies demonstrating that milk and dairy products actually fail to protect bones from fractures outnumber studies that prove otherwise. Even drinking milk from a young age does not protect against future fracture risk but actually increases it. Shattering the “savings account” calcium theory, Cumming and Klineberg report their study findings as follows:
“Consumption of dairy products, particularly at age 20 years, was associated with an increased risk of hip fracture in old age. (“Case-Control Study of Risk Factors for Hip Fractures in the Elderly”. American Journal of Epidemiology. Vol. 139, No. 5, 1994).
And the 12 year long Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that those who consumed the most calcium from dairy foods broke more bones than those who rarely drank milk. This is a broad study based on 77,761 women aged 34 through 59 years of age.
In the authors’ own words:
“These data do not support the hypothesis that higher consumption of milk or other food sources of calcium by adult women protects against hip or forearm fractures.” (Source: Feskanich D, Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA. Milk, dietary calcium, and bone fractures in women: a 12-year prospective study. American Journal of Public Health. 1997).
Shocking statistics ignored by mainstream medicine
In the Save Our Bones Program one of the topics I discuss is the complete disregard of scientific evidence that discredits milk and dairy products as the best source of calcium.
One exception is Amy Lanou Ph.D., nutrition director for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in Washington, D.C., who states that:
“The countries with the highest rates of osteoporosis are the ones where people drink the most milk and have the most calcium in their diets. The connection between calcium consumption and bone health is actually very weak, and the connection between dairy consumption and bone health is almost nonexistent.”
Surprised? You shouldn’t be, because as I mentioned earlier in this article…
Milk is an acidifying animal protein
Like any other animal derived protein-rich food, milk has a positive potential renal acid load (PRAL) which triggers a protective biological reaction to neutralize all the damaging acidic protein before it reaches the kidneys.
The body is designed for survival, so it sacrifices bone density to protect the kidneys and urinary tract because the latter are essential to survival. And the most readily available source of acid neutralizer is in the bones. So even though milk contains calcium, it ends up sapping your bones of that crucial mineral. But that’s not all because…
Today’s milk is a processed food
Until the end of the 19th century in Europe and the beginning of the 20th century in the US, milk was consumed unpasteurized or raw. Later on, homogenization became the industry’s standard. These processes further alter milk’s chemistry and actually increase its detrimental acidifying effects.
Raw milk advocates claim that if cow’s milk is left “as is” it is a healthy and wholesome drink. It is true that raw milk is less acidifying than processed milk and that pasteurization and homogenization may cause a long list of digestive and other health problems, but I still don’t recommend drinking any kind of cow’s milk.
Nowadays, milking cows are given antibiotics and most are also injected with a genetically engineered form of bovine growth hormone (rBGH). A man-made or synthetic hormone used to artificially increase milk production, rBGH also increases blood levels of the insulin-growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in those who drink it. And higher levels of IGF-1 are linked to several cancers.
This should not be ignored, especially in view of recent information by Samuel Epstein, MD, Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Illinois School of Public Health, and Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition. In an article titled “Monsanto’s Hormonal Milk Poses Serious Risks of Breast Cancer, Besides Other Cancers” (www.preventcancer.com/press/releases/july8_98.htm, June 21, 1998) Dr. Epstein concludes that:
“Drinking rBGH milk would thus be expected to significantly increase IGF-1 blood levels and consequently to increase risks of developing breast cancer and promoting its invasiveness.”
Even though organic milk is from cows that are not given antibiotics or rBHG, if you truly care about your bone health and your overall health, you should…
Avoid drinking cow’s milk
As I explain in the Save Our Bones Program and contrary to mainstream recommendations, drinking milk and eating lots of dairy products are not the answer to reversing osteoporosis. And while in the Save Our Bones Program no food is completely off limits, I strongly recommend that you explore the different milk substitute options that I will list for you here.
But first, I’d like to clarify that unsweetened fermented or cultured dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, and sour cream are acid neutral. Yogurt in particular is chock-full of beneficial qualities. As is the case with milk, organic yogurt does not have rBGH, but even several of the most well-known yogurt brands have stopped using the bovine growth hormone (rBGH). You should call your favorite yogurt company to confirm. One more clarification: when I say unsweetened I mean without sugar or any artificial sweetener. However, you can add honey or stevia, a zero calorie plant-derived sweetener that is delicious and alkalizing as well. I like to carry around stevia packets in my purse so that I’m always able to sweeten food or drinks when I’m on the go.
The best milk substitutes
My favorite milk substitute is unsweetened almond milk, not only because it is alkalizing (as almonds are), but also because it’s delicious and tastes very similar to milk. I even cook with it!
If almond milk is hard to get, you can also try rice or soy milk. I strongly suggest consuming only organic soy milk to insure it’s not made with genetically modified soy. There is also some controversy about unfermented soy products, so try to use it in moderation.
What Else Haven’t They Told You? What else have you been told about bone health by your doctor or other “experts” that is flat out wrong? What other “facts” (like drinking milk does a body good) are keeping you from optimal health? Myths like these are a big reason I created the Save Our Bones Program. To give you the straight scoop on how to deal with osteoporosis the natural way.
And remember, if you ever hear someone ask “Got milk?” smile and think to yourself “No, because I know better!”
saveourbones.com/osteoporosis-milk-myth/
WHY MILK IS BAD FOR YOU
Today we need to talk about WHY milk is bad for you and your bones. Not just any milk, but specifically any milk coming from another animal. Those who know me know that I am usually a VERY positive person, and the word “bad” isn’t usually in my vocabulary. However, my goal in this video is to make you aware of what you are putting in your body so that you can see HOW important it is to eat pure foods and to see which foods are optimal for your body. There is a LOT that society has taught us that isn’t healthy, and I want to expose some of those myths. Today, I will be sharing my take on why milk is really not good for you, and I will give you alternatives that you can enjoy that are much healthier. Ok, are you ready? Here are my top reasons why MILK is BAD for you:
MILK ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE
Today’s milk is a processed food. Until the end of the 19th century in Europe and the beginning of the 20th century in the US, milk was consumed unpasteurized or raw. Later on, homogenization became the industry’s standard. These processes further alter milk’s chemistry and actually increase its detrimental acidifying effects.
UNWANTED INGREDIENTS
Under current industrial methods, cow’s milk is often a toxic bovine brew of man-made ingredients like bio-engineered hormones, antibiotics (55% of U.S. antibiotics are fed to livestock), and pesticides—all of which are bad for us and the environment. For example, unintentional pesticide poisonings kill an estimated 355,000 people globally each year. In addition the drugs pumped into livestock often re-visit us in our water supply.
COWS MILK BELONGS TO COWS
We are the only animals on the planet who take another animals milk and drink it for consumption. We are biologically designed to drink our own mother’s milk. Would you go and put your mouth to a cow’s nipple and start drinking it? It’s not a naturally occurring desire in my mind.
The biochemical make-up of cow’s milk is perfectly suited to turn a 65-pound newborn calf into a 400-pound cow in one year. It contains, for example, three times more protein and seven times more mineral content while human milk has 10 times as much essential fatty acids, three times as much selenium, and half the calcium. Some may like cow’s milk but drinking it is both unnecessary and potentially harmful.
IT DEPLETES BONE CALCIUM
Despite popular opinion, recent studies and exposes have shown that dairy can actually CREATE osteoporosis in your bones. According to the SAVE OUR BONES CAMPAIGN and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, 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. This increases your risk for fractures and more.
FREQUENT MILK CONSUMPTION = INCREASED RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS
According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, “The countries with the highest rates of osteoporosis are the ones where people drink the most milk and have the most calcium in their diets. The connection between calcium consumption and bone health is actually very weak, and the connection between dairy consumption and bone health is almost nonexistent.”
Do you remember the GOT MILK ads that you used to see everywhere? Did you know that they had a ____ million dollar lawsuit against that ad due to the fact that this wasn’t true?
They had to stop saying that milk creates strong bones. Many of those ads disappeared after that lawsuit.
UNNCESSARY WEIGHT GAIN
As beverages go, milk is relatively high in calories. One cup of 2% milk has 138 calories, for instance. Drinking three cups a day adds 366 calories to the diet — a lot for anyone watching their weight.
EXACERBATES ACNE & CREATES GAS
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found an association between dairy consumption and acne. They suggest that removing milk or dairy can help to clear your skin.
IT’S AN ACIDIFYING ANIMAL PROTEIN
Like any other animal derived protein-rich food, milk has a positive potential renal acid load (PRAL) which triggers a protective biological reaction to neutralize all the damaging acidic protein before it reaches the kidneys.
What does this mean exactly? Any body that is in an acidic state is at higher risk for cancer, disease, soreness, short recovery time, and more.
DRINKING CREATES EXCESS MUCUS
There’s not much more I need to say here. Give it a try and see for yourself.
IT PROMOTES ANIMAL CRUELTY
Many of the animals today are factory farmed and abused.
Those are just a FEW of the reasons why milk isn’t the most optimal of foods for our bodies. But remember that it doesn’t stop there. Milk is found in cheeses, yogurt, non-vegan ice creams, whey protein, whipped creams, and ANY type of dairy product. I’ve put together more links and information in the description below..So I know what you are thinking..WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO EAT?! Don’t worry because I have a great substite for you! I highly recommend that you check out my Blueberry Milkshake, Fullyraw Coffee, Banana Nice Cream, Fullyraw Frappuccino, and more. And please take a look at my video below! Feel free to leave your thoughts and comments!
High Cholesterol, high glucose, high sodium, 120% of the daily saturated fat, chowder. Oh, and the rich yellow is from the 3/4 lb. butter used in this recipe, and yes that is crispy cubed salt pork for garnish. Oh and the saltines have salt on them.
Okay, I ran out of photos to post so this is what you get.