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The Milk Supply and Its Relation to Health (1908)
LinkBut in these vast quantities, the milk leaves children anemic (because calcium in the cow’s milk blocks the absorption of iron) and badly constipated, not to mention at risk for obesity from the excess calories. The constipation and the fact that the milk is so filling leave the children with little appetite for proper meals. As a result, they fail
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The Transformation of Silence into Language and Action by Audre Lorde
interminablerambling.comMature breast milk, which typically comes in a few days after a woman has given birth, is composed of 3 to 5 percent fat and an impressive list of minerals and vitamins: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and vitamins A, C, and E. Long-chain fatty acids like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid) and AA (arachidonic acid
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WHAT WE STILL DON’T KNOW FOR SURE By now the science is pretty much settled. There may be some benefits from modest amounts of yogurt and kefir, and butter and cheese, as well. Other than that, however, milk’s halo is probably gone for good. Yet our government’s dietary guidelines still recommend that we consume lots of dairy, specifically low-fat
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