Why are we told not to drink milk when we are sick?

Answer 1

Milk is hard for the stomach to digest when you are sick. It is best to sick to clear liquids... water, tea, coffee, juice, gatorade, etc.

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Answer 2

several reasons. One is that if you have a temperature, milk will curdle quickly in your stomach, making you nauseas. Also, milk thickens mucus and can cause congestion in an ill body. Commercial milk is full of steroids, growth hormones, and antibiotics, and should be avoided even when you are not sick. Organic or raw milk is best