Le lait, ses bienfaits et ses méfaits

Dairy products are a core part of the diet in our culture. However, their consumption is the focus of controversy. Some people believe that they are essential to our body, regardless of age; others believe them to be superfluous and suggest that excessive consumption may even cause health problems. How can we navigate the debate? The author provides a naturopath's overview of the subject, giving clear answers supported by scientific evidence. How can we choose between raw milk, fresh pasteurized milk, sterilized milk and UHT milk? What are the risks of intolerances and allergies? Is it necessary to drink milk at every age, and how much? Does excessive consumption of dairy products increase the risk of particular cancers, chronic ailments such as asthma, eczema, sinusitis, arthritis, high cholesterol, etc, or auto-immune diseases? Do dairy products protect women from osteoporosis? This little guide also outlines how we can reduce our consumption of dairy products, replacing them with alternatives. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Dairy products in our diet • Dairy products and our health: Dairy products and cancer, chronic ailments, Parkinson's disease - Dairy products and auto-immune disease - Dairy products and arthritis - Dairy products and osteoporosis: the controversy - UHT milk or raw milk: benefits of sensitive crystallization. • Reducing our consumption of dairy products: vegetable-based milk substitutes - Sources of calcium - Advice from a naturopath.