The best milk to drink on a diet

Here's the thing... you probably shouldn’t be drinking milk at all, it is food for young calves.

In my experience more than half of the clients I work with feel WAY better when they take dairy out of their diet. If you struggle with sinus, phlegm, fatigue, an upset stomach or a regularly blocked nose you are a great candidate for a dairy-free life.

BUT

Many people LOVE milk. And they thrive on it.

So the question really is: If you are going to drink it, what's the best milk? Is 2% healthier than full-cream? Is long-life milk bad?'

Well, my nutritional philosophy says that we would be best served eating or drinking anything in its closest-to-natural form. The best milk comes straight from the cow. Unfortunately we are not allowed to drink it that way anymore. So now we're considering 'the best of what's around'.

The fat in milk is MEANT TO BE THERE

Taking it out can't possibly be good, right? Plus, taking stuff out means that other stuff has to be put in... usually chemicals. So, full-cream wins that one.

Milk is meant to go sour reasonably quickly, so any milk that doesn't, is suspicious. So fresh milk wins there.

In a perfect world I'd be buying fresh, full-cream, raw milk from a farmer. But the best compromise is full-cream fresh milk. Just remember that because it's the 'best' option doesn't make it an 'all-you-can-eat' option. It's still fat-calorie-dense and too much will have you putting on weight quickly.

For a dairy-free option

Substitute full-cream milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free option. It’s actually pretty tasty in teas, with a dash of honey and cinnamon. You can even add it to your coffee.

Again, it’s not calorie-free, but it is dairy-free, so it is ethical, and will help with bloating and phlegm.

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