Beef Tallow: What It Is and Why You Shouldn’t Be Cooking with It
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good If beef tallow had an honest ad, it might read like this: “Craving a taste of the 1960s, when heart attacks were en vogue and high blood pressure was the norm? Then let me introduce you to…...
Why Dairy Doesn’t Belong in Your Functional Beverage Routine
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good In recent years, the beverage industry has evolved far beyond traditional soft drinks, juices, and water. Enter the era of functional beverages—drinks intended to...
Dairy: The Ultra-Processed Food Hiding in Plain Sight
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a hot topic, and for good reason. Linked to diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and a host of other health issues, UPFs are a primary culprit in the Standard...
Why Choosing Dairy is Also Supporting the Beef and Veal Industries
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good The beef and dairy industries have joined forces in recent years, merging their interests to maximize profits and protect their market stranglehold. Think of it as two nefarious superpowers...
Fiber for Thriving Health and Athletic Performance: Q&A with Dr. Angie Sadeghi and Olympic Medalist Dotsie Bausch
It shouldn’t be a secret that fiber is one of the most important nutrients to the human diet for general health, optimized digestion, energy, and longevity, to name a few. Luckily, following a plant-based diet makes it easy to meet and exceed your fiber goals. We sat...
Hidden Dairy Ingredients: Where They Lurk and How to Avoid Them
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Embarking on a dairy-free journey—whether motivated by dietary preferences, health, or ethical reasons—can feel like navigating a minefield during a snowstorm... blindfolded. While the...
Forever Chemicals and Your Health: How to Reduce Your Exposure to Phthalates and Why Cutting Dairy is Key
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good You may have heard people talking about phthalates, especially related to microplastics. While phthalates are concerning for human health, there are fortunately...
Dairy-Free Advocacy on University Campuses
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Jessica Cohen, Student Intern and Athlete at Switch4Good When in college, students often rely on their university’s dining options to provide most of their meals. But this can become a problem when the food the university is...
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