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Is Milk Good for You? Dietician Priyanka Reveals the Truth Behind Milk Consumption | Bite And Diet

Milk and milk products contain protein, vitamins and minerals which are essential for human health. Milk consumption has been associated with stronger bones. 


Some of the studies have found intake of dairy product to be associated with higher risk of fracture among women in Sweden and some other countries which lead to the myth that too much milk may make your bones brittle. However, here it should be noted that in Sweden, milk was fortified with vitamin A and higher level of Vitamin A in human body may lead to weak bones and increases chances of fractures.  

Should we take milk or not?

These days cow’s milk contains higher level of pesticides that they are taking through their feed. These pesticides have negative impact on human health. Pesticides can harm the nervous system, reproductive system and endocrine system. Several studies have also found pesticides to be associated with cancer.


When we drink cow’s milk we are also taking all the hormones present in it. Some of the important hormones present in cow’s milk are prolactin, estrogen, progesterone, corticoids and androgen which may cause hormone imbalance in human being specially women. Cows have been selectively bred over time to create high levels of these hormones to produce the greatest amount of milk. That’s why Women who are suffering from PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome may have higher level of some of these hormones and consuming cow’s milk may worsen the condition.

Higher level of these hormones may also lead to breast cancer. So it is always recommended to take milk of grass fed cow. 



Other sources of calcium

If you could not find milk of grass fed cow you must take calcium from other sources. Some of the vegetarian sources of calcium are Green leafy Vegetables, Okra or ladyfinger, Tofu, Orange, Seeds and chickpeas. 

Food items (100g)

Calcium (mg)

Green leafy vegetables

67

Okra

82

Tofu

350

Orange

40

Chia seeds

631

Sesame seeds

975

Chickpeas

105

 

Alternatives of milk

If you are found of milk you can use soya milk, almond milk, coconut milk etc. to make tea, smoothies and other dishes.


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