UO perhaps: I don't get why cow's milk has been so demonized lately.
I've heard the "other mammals" thing so many times. Milk is a complete protein source which is not the case for other kind of milks (except soy).
Also - Almond, rice and hemp milk take a lot of water to be made.
Also milk is local!
Funny thing: I don't even drink milk.
I don't get it either. I love milk. I drink Almond now simply because for ME I want something with fewer calories & fat. But for my kids regular milk is fine.
And of course other mammals do t drink milk after they're weaned, how could they?
This makes me ragey. Kids under 2 need a lot of fat in their diet. Something like 30% of their calories should come from fat. Milk is a great source of that. The other junk is the problem, not milk. <end rant>
My pedi recommended we switch from WCM to 1% at around 18mos I think? I told her he was drinking WCM and she was like "yeah he doesn't need that.." I brought up 2% and she was like 1% is fine.
Who knows.
My 4 year old still drinks WCM. I limit sugar in her diet but not fat. That said, she doesn't drink a ton of it.
We only use full fat dairy in our house so our kids will never "transition" off of WCM. As long as they aren't drinking a gallon a day, they are fine. Kids need fat. Everyone needs fat.
Fat is delicious. Don't mess with my full fat dairy products.
I don't get pediatricians recommending 1%. Studies show that lower fat milk correspond with higher rates of obesity. The fat keeps their tummies feeling full longer.
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