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antikfc
Rookie Animal Activist
Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 263
how can I conquer milk cravings??? I am not sure if I am posting in the correct place for this;
Anyway, I know that i have posted a similar subject a while back but thought I would try again since theire may be some new members and/or added insight to my dilemma (sort of speak).
I have been a vegan with the exception being occasional dairy products obtained through freegan sources for some time now (if that is at all possible to still be called a vegan).
My problem is that I have been struggling with very strong cravings for cows milk. I curb my cravings to a certain extent through drinking soy milk. I also sometimes just eat a little cheese that I may obtain through freegan means and this kind of helps in a way too.
There are times however, when it seems just so overwhelming.
I was just wondering if anybody has any advice on what I can do to curb the cravings that I have?
Even though it may go against the AR principles to a certain extent, can anybody think of a way that I can get cows milk where it will not add to the supply and demand of the dairy industry??
I think if I at least had it once in a while it may do wonders in helping my cravings. It also might be a psychological thing as well....as you always crave what you can not have.
Any suggestions or advice on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:02 am
Geoff
Animal Rights Guru
Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 1089 Location: Brisbane Australia
Just think of the poor cows, having their babies taken away from them.
I'll always remember a cow on a farm next door to us in Wales, who had her calf taken away. She cried continuously for many days and nights. That memory keeps me on the 'straight and narrow.'
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:58 am
Gliondrach
Rookie Animal Activist
Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 275 Location: Isles of the Blessed.
As the Wise Man of Oz said, just think of the cows and calves. Whenever you feel that the desire for milk is overwhelming, think about the inconsolable grief that they feel. In time, your cravings will weaken, but if you keep feeding the flame it will never die down. You can do it!
Good luck.
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Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:29 pm
NoFur
The silent one
Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 4
I had a friend who used to drink breast milk. She said because it was natural and the babies were still with their mothers is was perfectly alright.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:57 pm
panthera
Animal Guardian Angel
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 3468 Location: Chicago, IL
If the provider of the breast milk said it was OK, then I see nothing ethically wrong.
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Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:29 am
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