All you need to know about dairy and going dairy-free
Going dairy-free is one of the healthiest changes you can make. Why? Simply because drinking milk past infancy is not normal or natural.
Most people lose the ability to digest the milk sugar lactose after weaning – about two thirds of the world’s adults are lactose intolerant. The message is loud and clear: breast milk is for babies. However, as milk is our first food, we tend to view it with a certain emotional attachment and the dairy industry are well aware of that. Their marketing is designed to convince us that cow’s milk is a perfect food for adults as well as babies and that we need it for healthy bones and, most importantly, we need to consume it several times a day. We don’t! Whatever their claims, don’t forget they are selling you a product, even if it’s disguised as health advice. Not long ago, cigarettes were recommended by some doctors – clever marketing bolstered by industry funding is capable of reaching everyone!
To meet the demands of modern high yielding dairy farming, cows are pushed to the limit. This not only harms animals, it also damages the environment and contributes to wildlife losses.
Milk is no miracle food and dairy consumption has been linked to a number of health issues and diseases.
Going dairy-free is a smart move not just for ethical reasons but also because it will very likely improve your health in several ways. Try going dairy-free and see for yourself!
Our campaigns and investigations into the dairy industry have exposed horrors beyond belief. Click on the images below to learn the truth about what is considered ‘standard practice’ in British factory farms and see the positive impact of our outreach.
We offer a wide range of resources, most of which are free to download or available to order online.
Why You Don’t Need Dairy
All you need to know about milk – and why you’re better off without it.
The Dark Side Of Dairy report
Everything you need to know about the dairy industry, life of dairy cattle and other issues such as goat farming.
Everyone’s Going Dairy-Free
Everyone’s Going Dairy-free gives a stylish shake-up to one of Viva!’s most popular guides, the old How to Be Dairy Free.
If you’d like to use these for your activism and organise events, please have a look at the Take Action page for more information on upcoming events and contact details for events.
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