Question 1

why do i always crave milk? it's been like this for as long as i can remember. i usually drink 1 to 2 gallons every day. it's like i need it.

Accepted Answer

Do not: It is hard to define the cause of a craving.  Two gallon of milk s too much to drink each day.  The calcium content can be problematic.  Also if it is "whole milk" the fat content would be too high.  
 It  would be wise to have an evaluation including lab tests of lipids and chemistry.

Question 2

is it normal to crave milk after a workout? if so, why?

Accepted Answer

Not that I know of: I have never heard of anything like this, however chocolate milk has been found to be an excellent post workout recovery drink.  Provides, carbohydrates as well as protein.

Question 3

i never ever really liked milk by itself and for the pass week all i crave is plain milk which is weird for me is it bad? or is the need am confuse

Accepted Answer

Milk: No, not weird or crazy or pathologic. Milk is a wonderfully nourishing beverage. It is natural and healthy. Your brain is waking up a bit. Follow it.

Question 4

i crave milk all the time and regardless of how much milk i drink i still want more.

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Too much of a good thing can be dangerous. There was a large study in Sweden which showed drinking more than a few glasses per day increased death rates.  http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/seriouslyscience/2014/10/30/drinking-much-milk-kill/#.VoVAYPkrLIU

Question 5

i never drink milk. now i crave it all the time. it's 2%. i have been drinking it almost every day for 2 weeks now.vwhy am i craving/ drinking so much?

Accepted Answer

Milk craving: The saturated fats in milk may be responsible for your craving. A lack of calcium or vitamin d may be a cause.

Question 6

is milk bad for adults?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: If you can drink milk without problems, you can drink it. You may want to select low-/non-fat milk. If you have lactose intolerance like many of us, you may want to avoid it or drink either lactose- free or soy milk. There are varying degrees of lactose intolerance. As we get older we make less and less lactase, an enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk. Many adults get gas and bloating with mil.

Question 7

is milk good for eldery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stay with low fat or skim milk.

Question 8

what best milk for age 24?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin d: Vitamin d milk has the most nutrition and vitamins. You need continued calcium and vitamin as you age. So drink your milk and exercise also

Question 9

does milk neutralise acid?

Accepted Answer

Milk coats acid: Milk helps acid reflux by coating the esophagus and stomach, providing some protection against acid. The calcium and bicarbonates (sodium bicarbonate) in milk also help to neutralize the acids in the stomach.

Question 10

is my baby allergic to milk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An old trick is to ask if the baby hiccoughed in utero, this is a good clue.
Rashes, colic, spitting up all go with a milk allergy.

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Why do i always crave milk? it's been like this for as long as i can remember. i usually drink 1 to 2 gallons every day. it's like i need it.

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Is it normal to crave milk after a workout? if so, why?

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I never ever really liked milk by itself and for the pass week all i crave is plain milk which is weird for me is it bad? or is the need am confuse

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I crave milk all the time and regardless of how much milk i drink i still want more.

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I never drink milk. now i crave it all the time. it's 2%. i have been drinking it almost every day for 2 weeks now.vwhy am i craving/ drinking so much?

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Is milk bad for adults?

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Is milk good for eldery?

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What best milk for age 24?

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Does milk neutralise acid?

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