I just read an interesting article on souring milk sales and the strategies employed to  address the problem.  The writer of the article addresses several issues.  Milk sales are down by 11% for the year and dairy producers are selling to a more narrow customer base.  Moreover, producers feel that innovation is their method for improving sales.  For example, one producer is trying a pureed fruit and milk drink product.  Another is formulating genetically altered milk that will reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance and indigestion.  Nevertheless, the article fails to address some of the real health implications of dairy.

Consider this, I will unpack these more in the future, but dairy is associated with prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer and even lymphoma/leukemia.  Moreover, more dairy consumption is associated with brittle bones, not strong bones.  Likewise, increase consumption seems to even increase risk of heart attacks and kidney stones.

Now that I have warned you, what can be done about it?  I still like cereal, and I use almond milk daily.  Soymilk is a decent option.  Cashew milk, hazelnut milk and banana milk are newer additions to American stones as well.