As an adult, should I be drinking more milk?
Likely, yes. Canada's Food Guide recommends that all Canadians age two and over (including adults) should drink 500 mL (2 cups) of milk every day. Yet recent surveys show that the overwhelming majority of adults in Canada are not meeting recommendations for milk and milk products. Source: Canadian Community…
If I have lactose intolerance, can I still drink milk?
Yes! Try these tips: Have small amounts of milk throughout the day instead of a whole glass at one time (60–125 mL or 1/4–1/2 cup). Try chocolate or other flavoured milk. They are digested more slowly by your body. Drink milk with meals or snacks, not by itself. Drink lactose-free milks such as…
Who can have lactose intolerance?
It is most common in adults of First Nation, African or Asian background. It can happen for a short time if you have stomach flu or diarrhea. It can also happen while taking cerain medications (especially antibiotics). It is rare in young children. It is more common in older adults.
What is lactose intolerance?
Milk contains a natural sugar called 'lactose'. Some people can't digest large amounts of lactose at one time. This isn't dangerous, but can cause gas, stomach bloating or diarrhea.
What is raw milk?
Raw milk is any milk (such as cow's milk, goat's milk, sheep's milk) that is unpasteurized.
What is pasteurization?
Pasteurization is important for food safety (1) and is one of the most beneficial measures to protect the health of consumers. Milk is pasteurized through the simple process of heating milk for a short period of time to destroy possible pathogens (disease-causing organisms). This is the same process carried out…
Why is raw milk unsafe?
Like most uncooked, unpasteurized, and unwashed foods, raw milk can be a vehicle for pathogens such as E.coli, salmonella, tuberculosis and listeria. Listeriosis is especially high risk for pregnant women. Many people across Canada including people in British Columbia, have become violently ill as a result of drinking raw milk.…
If I drink chocolate milk, am I still getting the same nutritional value as from white milk?
Chocolate milk, like other flavoured milks, has a nutritional value equivalent to white milk. It will have a higher energy content if sugar is added.
Is low fat yogurt lower in calories?
Not necessarily. In some cases, it might be the sugar content, not the fat, that adds calories. Always check the label.
I’ve heard that yogurt minimizes some digestive problems. Is this true?
Yes. Lactic acid cultures in yogurt produce substances which actually prevent disease-causing bacteria from multiplying in the intestinal tract.