Traceur I wholeheartedly agree with you that the current state of the milk industry as concerns inhumane animal welfare, inferior feed , artificial preservation and processing, and genetic alteration is deplorable. But our human history over thousands of years and our relationship with milk as a primary food source is also indisputable. So is the effect of milk on the health of a general population with the effects of milk added into a diet previously laking that food source ( like china for instance where the introduction on milk in the general population diet post 1950 to 1970 caused a significant overall population height in crease of over 2 inches during that period ) My suggestion to everyone on milk is the same as meat (which you probably also don't eat) and that is strive know where your food comes from EXACTLY and make sure you are ok with how it was produced. As for milk , I am obsessed with raw milk from Jersey cows which are ancient French breeds with a preponderance of A2 milk proteins which are the same as in human milk versus the more common Holstien cattle that have mostly A1 protein which humans do not have. Buying from local producers at a farmers market ensures that the cows are free roaming, grass fed and live a pastoral life. ~Raw milk ensures that I will benefit from the bacteria and enzymes including the naturally occurring lactase needed for optimal nutrition, digestion and also gut microbial balance. Now I see nothing wrong with also using nut milks and I love myself some cashew milk. But don't also throw out blanket statements like milk is evil. The only thing that does is kill the business for those artisan producers who are trying to get it right !
