This week cereal critics Abby Horwitt and Sienna Price branch out and share their opinion on . . . milk. Is milk good for you? Is milk disgusting? And, how many people actually drink milk at PVS?
By Abigail Horwitt, Plain Milk Supporter, and Sienna Price, Plain Milk Attacker
You’d think we could all agree on something as simple as milk. Surprisingly, many people have adamant opinions about what is milk, what we can call milk (Almond Milk, we’re looking at you), and how good milk tastes.
Abigail says this about Milk:
In my opinion, I love plain milk. I believe that a glass of milk has a great taste, and on top of that is really good for you. According to Healthline, milk has many benefits. It is packed with nutrients; it is a good source of protein, helps strengthen your bones, helps prevent weight gain (healthline). Milk is also an ingredient in many dishes. However, it should be noted: I do not believe in fat free milk. If you really want a good glass of milk, you need to have at least some sort of fat in it.
Sienna Responds:
Personally, I think that plain milk is disgusting. The only reason I would drink milk is with cereal. Milk has a horrible taste and texture. Why would you want to drink a full glass?! I understand that some people believe that milk is actually good for you, but milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet; they contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine). Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers (https://www.pcrm.org/).
We took the discussion of milk to the courtyards and classrooms of Palm Valley. Here is what people had to say about the milky creaminess of Oreo’s favorite companion:
“2% is better.” – Jerry Wang
“I have to drink milk with something. I don’t prefer milk just by itself.”– Alyna Rei
“I drink almond milk.”– Ms. Zachik
“I hate milk. The smell of it is bad.”– Lilah Nick
“Milk is just milk, so get chocolate and put it in the milk and then you get chocolate milk.” – Kayliee Augustine-Sails
“Milk is a nutritious substance and is great for growing teens. It tastes pretty good, but if you have too much it might hurt your stomach.” – Emily Feffer
“Yesterday, I immediately went home and drank a glass of milk.” – Christina Lam
“I like milk with my special K.” – Levi Kassinove
“The richer the milk the better.” – Ms. Castellano
“You’re taking what is meant to be fed to a baby and drinking it yourself; the idea of it is kind of weird but it’s yummy.” – Tal Maruvada
“Fat free is a scam #wholemilkforlife.” – Jesse Denyer
