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

‘Toddler milks’ pushed on TikTok offer no ‘nutritional advantage,’ pediatricians say

‘Toddler milks’ pushed on TikTok offer no ‘nutritional advantage,’ pediatricians say

Powdered drink mixes that are widely promoted as “toddler milks” for older babies and children up to age 3 are unregulated, unnecessary and “nutritionally incomplete,” the American Academy of Pediatrics warned Friday. The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. The … Read more

Plant-based milks are not nutritionally equal to cow’s milk: study

Plant-based milks are not nutritionally equal to cow’s milk: study

Got milk? Well, what kind? Cow’s milk consumption in America has drastically declined in recent years as people increasingly turn to soy, oat, almond or the long list of alternatives to splash in their morning coffee or mix in their vegan mac and cheese. But as consumers shy away from cow’s milk for health, sustainability … Read more