Many dieters sigh over their inability to resist chocolate, licorice or their favorite cake. For real, over-the-top addictiveness, though, nothing matches deep frying. The smell of golden french fries or battered fish coming from a nearby restaurant is as alluring as anything could be.

In the early years of the 20th century, as dairy and other food industries became larger and more concentrated, it became standard practice in America to pasteurize milk.

The length of time it takes for breast milk to dry up after weaning a baby varies from woman to woman. For some women who have nursed regularly for a long period of time, this process takes weeks or even months. For other women who have nursed only sporadically, it takes only a few days.

Marinating tough beef in acid makes it more tender, but there are alternatives to acid that work just as well. Harsh acids like those in lemon juice and vinegar can actually dry out the meat and leach flavor from it.

Calcium supplements come in capsule, tablet and chewable form. Chewable calcium looks like candy and you don't have to drink anything with it. You should take capsule or tablet calcium with food and liquid.

Milk and milk products are good sources of protein and also contain many other valuable nutrients, including calcium, potassium and magnesium. Because milk is often fortified with vitamins A and D, it can be a good source of these nutrients as well. Drink low-fat and fat-free milk if you're on a calorie-limited diet.

Uric acid is a waste product that forms from the degradation of genetic material such as DNA and RNA. Uric acid is benign at normal levels. However, if excessive levels of uric acid build up and form needle-like crystals in the joints, it can cause a painful inflammatory arthritic condition known as gout.

The creamy richness of whole milk may tempt you to pour it in your cereal bowl unless you stop to consider the fat content. Americans purchased about 5 percent less whole milk in 2010 than in 2009, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

A cappuccino is made with espresso, milk and foam. The drink can be served hot or cold and mixed with a variety of flavors. A French vanilla cappuccino is usually made with either a flavored powder or syrup.

Milk is one of the eight common foods that cause 90 percent of allergic reactions, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. A true allergy to milk is an allergic reaction to one or both of the proteins found in milk: whey and casein. Whey and casein are found in any kind of milk, whole or skim.

Pumpkin pie is one of the archetypal holiday dishes, almost as important as the turkey itself. Every dedicated baker has strong ideas on how it's best made and will argue eloquently for hours about the selection of ingredients or the correct baking technique.

Babies should not drink cow milk until at least 12 months of age, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Newborns given unaltered cow's milk can develop serious illnesses, including diarrhea, anemia and electrolyte imbalance.