Keyword milk

There are 24 Good Health articles tagged with milk.

• Hormones for Cows? Not in Canada

  Growth hormones to stimulate milk production are not approved for sale or permitted for use in Canada. To maximize milk production, producers make sure that their cows are healthy and well-nourished.

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• The Facts on Antibiotics

  The use of antibiotics in the dairy industry is strictly regulated. A dairy cow is only given antibiotics if it is sick, and is isolated from the herd until its milk contains no residue of antibiotics.

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• Kidney Stones and Calcium

  In the past, people who experienced kidney stones were advised to reduce their intake of calcium-rich foods such as milk and cheese. Find out why this isn’t necessary.

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• The Facts on Dairy Fat

  It’s important to make sure that we don’t consume too much fat but it’s equally important to get all the nutrients we need every day.

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• Vitamin D Production: Six Important Factors

  Where there’s sun, there’s vitamin D. But what about when the sun doesn’t shine? Discover the factors that affect the body’s ability to maintain enough vitamin D.

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• Living with Lactose Intolerance

  Being lactose intolerant doesn’t mean giving up milk products. Here are a few simple strategies for consuming milk products without aggravating your symptoms.

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• The Facts on CLA

  Conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, is a naturally-occurring trans fat found in dairy fat. To date, the findings from research in humans, still in its infancy, suggest that CLA may protect against breast cancer in women.

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  Bone Health and Osteoporosis

  Vital for healthy bones, the calcium in milk products also contributes to the prevention of osteoporosis.

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