Omnivore Atlanta

I passed this billboard at the corner of Juniper Street and North Avenue yesterday. It promotes PETA’s claim that milk consumption causes autism:

Atlanta — In light of two scientific studies that link milk consumption to autism in children, PETA will display a new billboard that parodies a ubiquitous milk ad. The ad shows a bowl of milk and cereal next to the tagline “Got Autism? Studies have shown a link between cow’s milk and autism. Find out more at GoVeg.com.”

The bad news is that data from a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that metropolitan Atlanta’s rate of 7.6 cases of autism per 1,000 children is one of the highest among the 14 areas studied. The good news is that a study conducted in Norway found a major reduction in autistic behavior in children who were put on a diet free of casein–a component of cow’s milk. Another study conducted by researchers at the University of Rome found a “marked improvement” in the behavior of autistic children who were taken off dairy products. Both studies present compelling evidence that should give parents pause the next time they’re inclined to say to their kids, “Drink your milk.”

Actually, this campaign by PETA, while new to Atlanta, has been around a while. The claim is controversial, to say the least.

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I start every day by making a latte. Because I’m lactose-intolerant, I make the foam with Lactaid, a brand of milk in which the lactose is broken down to make it more digestible by peeps like me.

For about two months, I’ve been unable to produce the appropriately thick micro-foam with my machine, an Estro-Profi. Instead I end up with large-bubble foam that quickly dissolves into my espresso, turning my drink into a cafe au lait.

I began to think that my machine had literally run out of steam but decided to try foaming some low-fat regular milk. Hurrah! I got the perfect topping for my latte.

This almost certainly means that the Lactaid is getting frozen somewhere in the production and delivery line. I’ve run into the problem a few times in years past, but, now, every container of the milk I buy from Publix is lousy for frothing.

I’ve emailed Lactaid’s producer, but have yet to hear back. Please, I don’t want to drink soy milk.

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