A key factor to living Paleo is that dairy is not allowed. At Evolve Paleo Chef, however, we don’t want you to think that you are being deprived of anything. Being dairy-free is something you should opt for on your own, as the benefits of consuming dairy do not seem to outweigh the inherent risks of doing so. In today’s world, there are so many alternatives to dairy, such as dairy-free cheese, almond or coconut milk, soy products, alternative ice creams, and more, that you don’t really have to worry that you’re missing out at all. Here’s just a few of the side-effects that studies and other research has shown come along with consuming dairy:
Diminished Physical and Mental Energy
Dairy consumption is linked with feelings of chronic fatigue and mental fogginess. Many have found that after ditching the dairy, they had the energy to be more active and continue to increase their workout intensity.
Poor Skin
Cow’s milk contains growth hormone, fat, and sugars which can seriously aggravate the skin. Even for those of us who are older, it is fairly common for those random acne breakouts to occur when consuming a diet that takes in the USDA’s daily recommendation of dairy.
Weight Gain or Stall
Research has indicated that by just ditching the dairy alone, you are likely to drop a few pounds that were hanging on for dear life. Milk is full of saturated fat and one cup of 2% milk has 138 calories. We always remind clients to make sure they are not drinking their calories, and milk is one of the worst ways to do this.
Greater Risk of Disease
Dairy has been found to contribute to many health problems, including allergies, ear infections, type 1 diabetes, chronic constipation & anemia in children, heart disease, and cancer. Reduce your risk of these diseases by going dairy-free!
Pick up some of Evolve’s delicious snacks!
At Evolve Paleo Chef, we have seen the benefits of leading a Paleo lifestyle, and going free, for ourselves. Be sure to pick up some of our delicious Paleo snacks and foods and make the change to dairy-free to reap all the benefits for yourself!
