Dismantling food myths (Part 2)

In this second part, we will continue debunking the most common food myths that get in the way of our journey towards feeling amazing from the inside out.

Starting with a common one, “We need milk for calcium”:

Yes, milk contains calcium. That’s an indisputable truth. However there is compelling scientific evidence showing that consumption of dairy products is strongly associated with many diseases (constipation, skin problems, asthma, digestive problems and even cancer) making it FAR from the ideal source of calcium. It is no surprise that millions of people out there struggle to digest milk and complain of milk related allergies. We’re simply NOT meant to be consuming the milk from another mammal and especially not after weening. Milk is also often contaminated with bacteria, hormones and antibiotics (routinely fed to cows to maximize production). Not to mention the horrible conditions milking cows have to sustain for the entirety of their lives. Calcium is abundant in many plant based foods such as tofu, molasses, leafy greens and seeds: by getting it mostly from plants, you avoid most of the side effects of dairy consumption and will probably also loose a few pounds, or more, from the decrease in fat and hormones consumption. Dr. Campbell expands in depth on the negative effects of dairy consumption in his incredible book “The China Study”, delving into the MOST comprehensive study of nutrition ever compiled in the history of humanity. This is a read I highly recommend to ALL my clients as it clearly and scientifically expands on why we should all cut down or even eliminate dairy altogether. Don’t believe me. Read his book. His credentials as a PHD and lab scientist with over 40 years of experience in nutrition studies are WAY more substantial.

We need fish for Omega 3 fatty acids:

Guess where fish get their omega 3 from? That’s right, plants! So why not cut down (or out!) the “middle-man” and avoid exposure to all the unhealthy substances found in fish? Some of these are, for example: saturated fat, cholesterol and heavy metals such as mercury. The misconception around fish being a “healthy” choice probably comes from the belief that populations who eat fish are generally healthier than those consuming a meat rich diet. This may in fact be true but it’s not the fish consumption that makes them healthier, so much as the decreased consumption of meat! Sure your diet will improve if you go from eating cheese burgers and fries to eating steamed fish and vegetables. You will also improve your health if you go from smoking a pack a day to smoking one; that however doesn’t mean that smoking one cigarette a day is actually good for you. If you want to achieve optimal health and minimize as much as possible any exposure to toxic substances, you really should try and avoid ALL animal products including fish and get your Omega 3 from the much healthier and abundant plant based options, as much as you can.

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