Removing milk from the diet often has great benefit in improving allergic conditions like these. All milk products, whether cultured or not, low-fat or not, contain casein. As a general rule, I recommend eliminating all dairy products to anyone with persistent allergies, chronic respiratory conditions, frequent colds, bronchitis, sinus conditions and autoimmune diseases. The third problem with milk is its fat content. Butterfat, in all milk products except nonfat ones, is simply terrible for our cardiovascular health, because it stimulates cholesterol production and deposition in arteries.
Cheeses are a form of concentrated butterfat.
Because of the good work of the FDA , all cheeses must now be plainly labeled with their percentage of calories from fat, which can help you make healthy food choices. Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. All material provided in the Ask Dr. Weil program is provided for educational purposes only. Consult your own physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to your symptoms or medical condition.