Published Letters and Op-Eds from COK’s Writers Group

Milk: Does it do a body good?

Los Angeles Times
July 19, 2010

Thank you for publishing the article "Too Much Milk?" (July 12). As a longtime vegetarian and someone who recently went vegan, I felt compelled to weigh in on the issue.

Humans are the only living beings who drink the milk of another species, and despite popular belief, our bodies have no need for it. Cow's milk provides the necessary nutrients for calves. The human body has no need for these nutrients.

Fortunately, there are so many great nondairy milks out there that making the healthier and more compassionate choice is easier than ever.

Elise Girard
Chevy Chase, Md.