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MommyZ of 2 · 02-08-2013, 08:23 AM

I'm not sure if there's any truth in this, but I read it somewhere before. Drinking milk with meals can interfere with the absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. I'll have to go google and find out if that's a myth. FWIW, when my guy was still nursing, he had water or diluted juice.

Okay, back from google. It appears that it can interfere with iron absorption. Not a huge deal, unless you are vegetarian, or notice symptoms of anemia.
Keep in mind, though, that milk is more like a food than a drink. It carries a lot of calories, and fat, and can make you feel more full.

02-08-2013, 08:23 AM	#7
MommyZ of 2 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Baltimore Area Posts: 648 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I'm not sure if there's any truth in this, but I read it somewhere before. Drinking milk with meals can interfere with the absorption of nutrients from the food you eat. I'll have to go google and find out if that's a myth. FWIW, when my guy was still nursing, he had water or diluted juice. Okay, back from google. It appears that it can interfere with iron absorption. Not a huge deal, unless you are vegetarian, or notice symptoms of anemia. Keep in mind, though, that milk is more like a food than a drink. It carries a lot of calories, and fat, and can make you feel more full. Last edited by MommyZ of 2; 02-08-2013 at 08:33 AM.