{"id":65170,"date":"2022-10-10T21:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=65170"},"modified":"2026-01-30T05:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T05:41:58","slug":"is-dairy-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/is-dairy-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is dairy (really) bad for you? WILDFIT\u00ae founder weighs in"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is dairy bad for you? Depends on who you talk to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We live in a world overloaded with information. And the truth is, when it comes to health, it\u2019s hard to know what is actually good for you anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you grew up your whole life drinking milk, eating cereal, having grilled cheese sandwiches, and so on and so forth. It was something so normal that the possibility of dairy products being bad for you was just out of the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where <strong>Eric Edmeades<\/strong>, the founder of WILDFIT\u00ae and a pioneer in the field of evolutionary biology and nutritional anthropology, has something to say about how dairy impacts the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-dairy-bad-for-you\">Is dairy bad for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, yes, according to Eric. Everything society has taught you about dairy is that it\u2019s imperative to health because you need calcium. But that simply isn\u2019t true, and it\u2019s not the best way to get your calcium intake in the first place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many times people don\u2019t even realize how unhealthy they actually are. And that is because they get used to living with certain symptoms that just become the normality of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take Eric, for example, who was struggling with cystic acne, throat infections, bone density, and digestive issues. He tried to tame the symptoms with countless visits to various doctors, but then, he decided to make some lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guess which? <strong>Cutting out dairy products. <\/strong>And the results of being dairy-free for 30 days amazed him, as his symptoms started to revert naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My experiences with, and research into, dairy products inspired my curiosity about food, nutrition, and the development of the human diet.<\/p>\n<cite>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0 Eric Edmeades, founder of WILDFIT\u00ae<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-science-say-about-dairy\">What does science say about dairy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People believe that it\u2019s natural to consume dairy because our ancestors did so. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12520-019-00911-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a> show that the first trace of humans consuming milk dates back to only 6,000 years ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This might seem like a long time ago, but you need to consider the very slow pace of evolution and the many thousands of generations it takes for a species to change its dietary relationships. In other words, milk is a brand-new substance introduced into the human diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-milk-bad-for-you\">Why is milk bad for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we have pointed out Eric\u2019s view on the \u201cIs milk good for you or is it not?\u201d debate, we can move on to the why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dairy-can-cause-calcium-loss\">Dairy can cause calcium loss<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What society has taught us about dairy has been proven wrong by several studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cornell.edu\/stories\/1996\/11\/eating-less-meat-may-help-reduce-osteoporosis-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One study<\/a> from the Cornell-China-Oxford Project on Nutrition, Health, and Environment discovered that \u201c<em>animal protein, including that from dairy products, may leach more calcium from the bones than is ingested<\/em>.\u201d This can happen because dairy products are very acidic for the body, and the way in which the human body neutralizes acidity is with calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And where does it take the calcium from? Your bones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing to consider, says Eric, is where the highest consumption of dairy is found in the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldatlas.com\/articles\/countries-who-drink-the-most-milk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistics<\/a> show that Scandinavian countries reported the highest number of people consuming dairy products. The interesting fact is that these countries are surprisingly (or not) also the places where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2957223\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highest level of osteoporosis<\/a> is found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fascinatingly enough, according to the same statistics, the lowest levels of osteoporosis were found in Asian countries, which also happen to be where people consume the least amount of milk. Is it a coincidence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-people-are-lactose-intolerant\">Most people are lactose intolerant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric believes there\u2019s a link between dairy and inflammation, which can lead to many health issues. What he points out is that <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/condition\/lactose-intolerance\/#frequency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">65% of the world\u2019s population<\/a> is actually lactose intolerant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This happens because after babies stop needing milk from their mothers, the body doesn\u2019t produce lactase anymore (the digestive enzyme that breaks down lactose). And the fact that 35% of the population can digest milk easier is just a signal of the human body trying to adapt by continuing lactase production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t a positive influence on your body; it\u2019s just the system trying to defend itself. Your body\u2019s histamine levels increase when you drink milk, and your digestive system lines itself with mucus to protect against acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evolution is a very slow process. All we\u2019ve done in the last thousands of years is knock down only one of the body\u2019s defense mechanisms for milk\u2014producing lactase.<\/p>\n<cite>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0 Eric Edmeades, founder of WILDFIT\u00ae<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dairy-has-been-linked-to-cancer\">Dairy has been linked to cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ox.ac.uk\/news\/2022-05-06-dairy-products-linked-increased-risk-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> from the University of Oxford suggests that <em>\u201cPeople who consumed dairy products regularly had significantly greater risks of developing liver and breast cancer. For each 50 g\/day intake, the risk increased by 12% and 17%, respectively.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animal-milk-isn-t-made-for-human-consumption\">Animal milk isn\u2019t made for human consumption<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each species developed the best milk to grow its babies. And that is why breastfeeding stops after an age when the infant has grown enough. But what happens when you continue to drink milk your whole life? Different health issues can occur, such as acne, digestive problems, and autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The milk mothers make changes week by week to match the developmental stage of the baby\u2014that is how specific milk is; not just species-specific but rather developmentally specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-of-cutting-out-dairy-products\">Benefits of cutting out dairy products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric strongly recommends taking a <strong>\u201cnon-milk holiday.\u201d<em> <\/em><\/strong>Spend 30 days without consuming any milk products, and you\u2019ll clearly notice the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this time, you might notice a <strong>visible improvement<\/strong> in various health issues, including (but not limited to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acne<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digestive issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eczema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinusitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/immunity-boosting-foods\/#h-7-best-immunity-boosting-foods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immunity-boosting foods<\/a> to incorporate into your diet during this time (and not only) are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Root vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark leafy greens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal fruits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raw honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatty fish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beef<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re up for a challenge, simply stop eating dairy products for one month and see how you feel. And, while there is no need to replace milk in your diet, there are some alternative options, including coconut, hemp, and almond milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-discover-food-freedom\">Discover food freedom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking care of your health is the foundation of a happy and prosperous life. And sometimes, this might mean confronting your beliefs regarding what is truly healthy for you and what is not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might feel a little confused when changing habits that you knew were \u201cright\u201d since you were a kid. But if you need some guidance along the way, Mindvalley can come in handy. You can unlock the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/wildfit\/masterclass\/?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_wf&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;otag=mv_blog_wf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>free WILDFIT masterclass<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>and learn more about Eric\u2019s approach to a healthy lifestyle after years of research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the best part of all is that you don\u2019t have to do it alone. You can be part of a community that wants to get happy and healthy just as much as you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready for food freedom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Milk products may seem like non-negotiables in the modern diet. But is dairy bad for you? 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