Because the healthy food pyramid is influenced and created by lobby groups, some of whom represent the dairy industry.
Bang on the money!
When you think about it, drinking another species' breastmilk when we no longer drink our own seems so illogical. (On a side note, I mentioned to hubby that maybe I should make porridge with my breastmilk (we were all out of non-dairy milk) and he told me that it sounded gross, and yet he happily chugs boobie milk from a cow...)
As I am dairy intolerant anyway I don't consume it. It's also funny to note that when you are sick, you are advised to stay away from dairy, so I really don't think it does your body a whole lot of good anyway, it is after all, meant for baby cows.
In terms of getting adequate calcium, there are TONS of other sources - sardines, tahini/sesame seeds, leafy greens, figs, soy products, nuts/seeds, blackstrap molasses etc. You can also take supplements as well if you want.
An observational note, I have seen far more westerners horribly stooped over in old age than other nationalities (Asians, Mediterraneans) who don't consume large amounts of dairy as part of their diet...
Because the healthy food pyramid is influenced and created by lobby groups, some of whom represent the dairy industry.
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