I couldn't agree with you more about this!  I was just trying to explain to
my husband today, how humans are not meant to consume cow's milk.  Humans
are meant to consume human milk, cows are meant to consume cow milk, etc.
No other animal besides man consumes the milk of another species.

The protein and salt content in cow's milk is also completely inadequate for
human consumption, I've learned.  Instead of being a good source of calcium,
it actually leaches calcium from the body and taxes the kidneys.  So much
for the dairy industry's claim of milk's superfood status.

Our household stopped drinking cow's milk about 9 months ago, and since then
I've tried to make sure that we get enough calcium through fortified orange
juice, cereals and breads, and through green leafy vegetables.

I breastfed both my children exclusively for 6 months before introducing
solids.  I continued to breastfeed my first until 18 months, and am still
breastfeeding my second at 13 months and intend to do so for several more
months.  But I did drink a lot of milk while breastfeeding my first, and
during the first 4 months of breastfeeding the second.  I've since decided
that I will not have any dairy with my next pregnancy, nor eat any dairy
while breastfeeding.  This shouldn't be hard, since we've recently cut out
all foods containing dairy products.

Amy Mills
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Beth Kevles" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 6:45 PM
Subject: milk sensitivity, what to wean to?


> Hi -
>
> I just saw several parents wondering what to give their kids to
> drink when they wean (from breastmilk or formula).
>
> If your child has trouble with milk protein, then just wean FROM
> bresatmilk (or formula) to a healthy diet.  You don't have to
> introduce milk products.  Your child does NOT need to drink
> milk!
>
> Since in our western culture we are accustomed to getting protein
> and calcium (and fat) from milk products, you'll just have to make
> sure that those essentials are offered elsewhere in your child's
> diet.
>
> So, instead of cereal with milk for breakfast, your child may prefer
> hot oatmeal, or dry cereal witha cup of calcium-enriched orange
> juice.  Instead of milk with supper, your child may drink water (very
> healthy) and have his veggies sauteed in oil (for the fat) instead
> of steamed.
>
> Those of you who are expecting another child should look VERy
> carefully at breastfeeding with NO solids for at least six months.
> Breastfeeding (while the lactating mother consumes no dairy products
> herself) is very protective against allergies.
>
> With apologies for the typos; I'm borrowing an ancient computer
> while on my summer vacation,
> --Beth Kevles
>   [log in to unmask]
>   http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the
milk-allergic
>   Disclaimer:  Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
>   advice.  Please consult with your own medical practicioner.
>