> still refuses to give up milk Good for her! Milk is one of the most nutritious foods you can get. Lots of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, riboflavin etc. It r

> still refuses to give up milk Good for her! Milk is one of the most nutritious foods you can get. Lots of protein, vitamin B12, calcium, riboflavin etc. It reduces the risk of osteoporosis -- important for ageing people -- and tends to reduce blood pressure. And the downside that it may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men is one that your mother doesn't have to worry about ;-)