American Milk Banned in Europe Because it Does No Body GoodAnna Hunt, Contributor If milk does a body so much good, why is US-produced milk banned in Europe? It turns out that in 1994, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH). rBGH in milk is believed to increase the risk of cancer. In an attempt to protect its citizens from genetically-modified milk, the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the U.N. Food Safety Agency representing 101 nations worldwide, has banned rBGH milk in the 101 nations that it represents. Canada is another country where rBGH milk is banned. The European Commission organized independent research to review the effect of rBGH on public health. Here is what they found: rBGH is another one of Monsantos genetically-engineered products that mimics the cows naturally-produced BGH hormone. Researchers throughout the world argue that consumption of excess IGF-1 hormone, which is also found in humans, may result in a higher risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. Yet, in the US, Monsanto and the milk industry do not clearly label which milk comes from rBGH-treated cows. And the effect on humans is just one of the problems. The use of rBGH also has a serious effect on the animals. Heres a short 3-minute video about Monsantos deception regarding rBGH. If the idea of consuming hormone-filled, cancer-causing, Franken-milk doesnt turn you off of cows milk, at least the non-organic non-labeled brands, then perhaps some of the following facts will give you more food for thought: Yes, our bodies need calcium. But perhaps milk is not the best source, as weve been led to believe. Try eating more lettuce, kale, broccoli, almonds, oranges, flax seed, sesame seeds, dill, thyme and other dried herbs. For cereal, try almond or hemp milk instead of cows milk. Calcium from plant sources is more easily digested by our bodies than calcium from cows milk, because plants have a high magnesium content, and magnesium aids in the assimilation of calcium by the body. Decreasing your intake of cows milk will do your body good! Anna Hunt is a staff writer forWakingTimes.comand an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in research and editorial writing. She and her husband run a preparedness e-store outlet atwww.offgridoutpost.com, offering GMO-free storable food and emergency kits. Anna is also a certified Hatha yoga instructor. She enjoys raising her children and being a voice for optimal human health and wellness. Read more of her excellent articleshere. 