Many people are firm advocates that cow’s milk is the “perfect food” and you will never be able to change their minds. But parents have to train themselves about milk allergies and lactose intolerances with their children in mind to be forewarned. One main ground why cow’s milk isn’t that great for you is that it was made for cows, not humans. Second, if you are not getting magnesium along with cow milk, you are not benefiting from the calcium. Third, if you consume something with iron in it, your body also can’t uptake calcium at all. So, red meat and a glass of milk, is not a great idea.
The reaction of the immune system to milk proteins and milk products is a milk allergy. These are signs and symptoms that will occur while the child is an infant. This affects the digestive system along with skin and airways. Milk allergies can be critical to infants if not realized and something done about it. Infants who develop milk allergic reactions are usually put on soy milk by the family doctor.
Milk sugar intolerance shows up a couple of years later and is caused by the body not being able to break down the milk sugar lactose. This only affects digestion, and causes symptoms such as gas, bloating, and loose bowels. This occurs only after drinking milk or eating dairy products. This is not a serious intolerance and many people can still drink milk or dairy products in little amounts and not really feel any symptoms.
If an adult or child is found to be allergic to milk, it is well to know that not all “milk-free” labels are misleading, and they still can have milk protein in it. Some of the soy cheeses that are labeled as milk free can still have some milk in it, so read the labels very carefully.
A lot of non-dairy foods can be substituted for milk or milk products. Be aware, however, that just because it is is labeled “nondairy,” it does not inevitably imply that it does not contain milk. Still, a “milk-free” label can be misleading. For instance, some soya cheeses claim to be milk free but may still have milk protein. That’s why it’s always significant to read all food labels if your child is allergic.
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