Is raw milk good for you? Fans rave about its benefits — and what they really think about doctors’ warnings

Is raw milk good for you? Fans rave about its benefits — and what they really think about doctors’ warnings

Unpasteurized dairy is having a mo(o)ment. Raw milk has earned quite a bit of buzz in the past month thanks to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has railed against the FDA’s “aggressive suppression” of it and is expected to push for federal legalization as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, sales spiked by as … Read more

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm based in Fresno, Calif.

Bird flu virus detected in raw milk from dairy farm based in Fresno, Calif.

The bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from a California-based dairy farm as cases continue to rise across the state, health officials announced.  The contaminated sample came from Fresno-based Raw Farm, the largest producer and retailer of raw dairy in California. The tainted sample was detected by officials from … Read more

Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’

Canada detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case: ‘A rare event’

Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday. The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children’s hospital, the province said in a statement. The province … Read more

Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US

Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation’s dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The latest cases were found in workers who had contact with infected cattle in California’s Central Valley, where more than 50 herds have been … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here are 3 ‘bad’ foods I really want you to eat

I’m a dietitian — here are 3 ‘bad’ foods I really want you to eat

It’s not too late to have a tot girl summer. Potatoes, egg yolks and full-fat dairy top the list of “bad” foods Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp wants you to try. “Diet culture loves to demonize these foods but they can actually be pretty good for you!” Sharp captioned her Thursday TikTok. Potatoes Potatoes are a … Read more

I’m a nutrition expert — 3 things you should eat to keep bones strong

I’m a nutrition expert — 3 things you should eat to keep bones strong

No bones about it. As our bodies age, our bones break down, raising our risk of osteoporosis — a condition that makes our skeletal scaffolding brittle and increases the likelihood of fractures. Broken bones are particularly disastrous for older adults, for whom fractures can mean long-term recovery, disability or even premature death. Strong bones are … Read more

I’m a doctor — this is the best way to store cheese so it lasts longer

I’m a doctor — this is the best way to store cheese so it lasts longer

This is a gouda tip. A UK surgeon is sharing how to best store cheese in the refrigerator — turns out, you may have been doing it wrong this whole time. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Rajan, recommends wrapping the dairy delight in cheese storage paper, parchment or wax paper and not … Read more

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

I’m a dietitian — this is the best Taco Bell order for weight loss

Un-Bell-ievable! Kristen Carli, an Arizona-based registered dietitian, claims that she has found the best Taco Bell order for weight loss: a Chicken Burrito Supreme Fresco and a Mad Tasty Grapefruit Sparkling Water. “This meal provides a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, which can help maintain energy levels and support muscle mass,” Carli wrote Thursday … Read more

I’m a dietitian — here’s the best time to eat protein to reach your goals

I’m a dietitian — here’s the best time to eat protein to reach your goals

When it comes to your protein plan, it may be time to shake things up. A registered dietitian on Long Island is sharing the best time of day to consume protein to reach your health goal, whether it be to lose weight, build muscle, curb muscle loss, or aid exercise recovery. “Protein is composed of … Read more

What makes Greek yogurt so nutritious — and how to choose the healthiest one

What makes Greek yogurt so nutritious — and how to choose the healthiest one

It’s the cream of the crop. Dietitians are sharing the health benefits of Greek yogurt and revealing how to select the most nutritious ones on the heels of a new report that says the global Greek yogurt market is expected to nearly double from $31.5 billion in 2023 to $60.4 billion in 2031. “Greek yogurt … Read more

I’m a dietitian — these are the healthiest milks on store shelves

I’m a dietitian — these are the healthiest milks on store shelves

Skim, coconut, cashew, almond, oat, soy — store shelves are rich with milk options these days. Now, an NYC-based registered dietitian is revealing the two types of milk that are legen-dairy for their health benefits — cow’s milk and soy milk. “Cow’s milk tops the list in terms of nutrition,” Natalie Rizzo, author of “Planted Performance,” … Read more

Dinner or breakfast? New study reveals when to eat calcium to lower heart attack risk

Dinner or breakfast? New study reveals when to eat calcium to lower heart attack risk

It may be time to moo-ve that glass of milk at dinner to breakfast. Researchers analyzed the calcium consumption of 36,164 American adults, finding that distributing calcium between breakfast and dinner lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. Even better is reducing the calcium intake by 5% at dinner and upping the breakfast intake by 5%, … Read more

Unbrie-lievable! Philadelphia’s trendy new late-night hangout is a cheese vending machine

Unbrie-lievable! Philadelphia’s trendy new late-night hangout is a cheese vending machine

Curd your enthusiasm. An enterprising Philadelphia dairy recently unveiled a highly sophisticated cheese and charcuterie vending machine that’s receiving raves — and attracting customers at all hours of the night. Perrystead Dairy, steps from the City of Brotherly Love’s fashionable Fishtown district, is now robotically selling many of its own high end cheeses — some good enough … Read more

Doc warns we’re making “same mistakes” as 2020 with bird flu

Doc warns we’re making “same mistakes” as 2020 with bird flu

This doctor has something to squawk about. A former surgeon general is sounding the alarm that the current situation with bird flu feels like 2020 all over again — and warned that the virus could jump to humans any day now. Dr. Jerome Adams, who served under former President Donald Trump, said that one way … Read more

Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

Bird flu traces have been detected in milk — is it safe to drink?

Got milk? The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that traces of bird flu have been found in samples of pasteurized milk obtained from grocery shelves, leaving consumers wondering if they should toss their jugs. But the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture claim that the commercial milk supply is safe because of … Read more

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk: FDA

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that samples of pasteurized milk had tested positive for remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows. The agency stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings “do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers.” Officials added that they’re … Read more

I’m a doctor — lose weight by adding these 5 foods to your diet

I’m a doctor — lose weight by adding these 5 foods to your diet

Milk this diet for all it’s worth. Dr. Michael Mosley — a BBC presenter and author who popularized the 5:2 fasting diet and developed the Fast 800 diet, which combines intermittent fasting and Mediterranean-style eating — is sharing the five food groups to incorporate into your routine for weight loss. Mosley swears by non-starchy vegetables; … Read more

It’s a catastro-brie! Why your favorite cheese might be in danger of extinction

It’s a catastro-brie! Why your favorite cheese might be in danger of extinction

It’s not looking gouda for the fate of these cheeses. Certain French frommages are under threat of extinction due to a lack of microbial diversity, experts say, with varieties of bries, blues and the infamously stinky Camembert topping the high-risk list, according to the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). “It’s very important to … Read more

Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do

Can you ditch your cellphone for an entire month? This company will pay thousands if you do

Siggi’s Dairy is offering a prize of $10,000 if you’re willing to give up your smartphone for one month. The New York-based company, which is known for selling an Icelandic yogurt called skyr, announced the contest on Wednesday.  “We’re introducing a NEW kind of ‘Dry January’ this year,” the company’s website read. “Instead of abstaining from alcohol … Read more

Raw milk’s popularity is heating up — but some health officials warn it can be deadly

Raw milk’s popularity is heating up — but some health officials warn it can be deadly

Sorry, kale. Raw milk — straight from the cow, sheep, or goat — is enjoying widespread popularity of late, but some health experts are warning loudly against pouring yourself a glass. Pasteurization of animal milk has been widely adopted as a basic public health measure — the fresh stuff is heated up to high temperatures in … Read more