It's very subjective when it comes to this answer. People are comfortable with dairy in many ways. I can understand the alternative view that it is not an ideal source of nutrition for humans. The reason for this is that I suffer from a debilitating dairy allergy and I don't digest dairy proteins. But should someone like me have the guts to tell someone not to eat dairy? I don't believe that's fair at all. I want to go back to the basics of dairy and give you some honest and real feedback based on evidence gathered from a variety of sources. Then, I'm going to let you be the judge of what's right and wrong for your body.

4 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Dairy

Milk proteins cause greater insulin release. This is bad news if you're trying to slim down. But don't stress out, because when you mix whey protein and milk itself (which is compared to white bread), the insulin response is minimal. The researchers don't know why this happens, but they think it's a combination of amino acids and peptides from the milk. Avoid this if you are affected by the insulin response to food and drink. But if you exercise regularly and are already thin, this shouldn't be a problem for you.

Drinking milk before your workout can cause sluggishness. This is likely due to the fact that milk tends to cause an insulin surge. Drinking milk before a workout can also inhibit fat burning. Evaluate how milk affects you before and after your workout to determine if it is beneficial or detrimental to your body composition.

The best dairy products are raw, fermented and casein-free. Real butter and cream are seldom processed, provide plenty of beneficial fats, and are low in lactose and casein. Did I forget to mention delicious? Fermented varieties are also good for your gut, replenishing it with beneficial bacteria. Now, when it comes to raw, that means it's not pasteurized, which can be full of dangerous pathogens. The good news is that this milk is consumed in many countries with no negative effects. Again, this is something you have to consider if you want to go that route.

Because I don't eat dairy at all, it's hard to sell you on the benefits of dairy. Personally, I think it's lucrative and shouldn't be consumed by many people because the intestinal imbalance it causes isn't worth it. Just because dairy isn't messing with your gut now doesn't mean it won't in the future. Stay balanced and keep your plant-based milks and proteins within reach.