Although ghee has been a cooking staple for many cultures around the world for centuries, it has recently gained popularity among new audiences. We’ve received countless questions on this shelf-stable dairy product, so we’re clearing up any confusion. What is Ghee?...
Do you experience constant and inexplicable cravings for cheese? If so, you’re certainly not alone. If you were to ask the majority of vegetarians—there are an estimated 1.5 billion on the planet—what’s preventing them from transitioning to a strictly plant-based...
Picture this: You’re on a first date with someone special, someone with whom you share incredible chemistry. It’s the kind of someone who appears maybe once in a lifetime, if you’re lucky. Magic is in the air. You don’t want to jump to conclusions, but all signs point...
Making the decision to cut dairy out of your diet, or even to cut back on dairy consumption, can seem like a daunting task. It can lead to concerns about missing out on preferred foods, or worse, the fear of missing out on key nutrients. It’s certainly relatable, for...
Eating disorders can present in many forms, such as restricting, avoiding, binge eating, and purging; they are ALL dangerous and should be addressed by medical professionals. Although we like to focus on the benefits and positive aspects of following a vegan...
In Big Dairy’s effort to update “Got Milk?” campaign / slogan, MilkPEP (Milk Processor Education Program) debuted its new “You’re Gonna Need Milk for That” marketing campaign in March of 2021. It touts the nutritional and performance benefits of cows’ milk for...
In 2015, it was revealed that a Paleolithic (emphasis on “paleo”) stone pestle discovered in a cave in Italy had remnants of oat dust and still-intact bits of grain on it. That’s right. Our ancestors were grinding oats for the purpose of consumption. Whether it was...
Whether it’s in mashed potatoes, a vegan pumpkin pie, or slathered on a steaming baguette, butter makes everything a bit better. While so many of us associate the rich flavor of butter with the warmth of home and the joy of gathering with friends or family, we don’t...
Soy has been lauded, soy has been vilified, but mostly, soy has been wildly misunderstood, prompting a deluge of misinformation, disseminated in seeming perpetuity. In the entire history of the world, few foods have incited such fierce debate, among layman and expert...