Is Whey Protein Healthy? Probably Not
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lucky (Lakshman Mulpuri MD) What is whey protein? Whey, a protein complex derived from cow’s milk, is the liquid byproduct of the cheesemaking process. Next, the liquid whey is filtered and purified through various processes to remove...
What About Yogurt? Why This Dairy Product Is Not As Healthy As You Think
Whenever we talk about the negative consequences of dairy on human health, we always get pushback about chocolate milk for athletes, calcium for bones, yogurt for gut health, and countless other excuses. Does fermenting milk and turning it into yogurt somehow make it...
Why Drinking Milk While You Have A Cold Can Worsen Symptoms
We’ve all been there: the aching sinuses, the congestion, the coughing, and the sleepless nights. Having the common cold can be pure misery, to be sure. While the list of purported remedies is long enough to make your head spin, there is no actual known cure....
What Is Raw Milk? Claims, Risks, and Alternatives to Raw Milk
The work we have done at Switch4Good, along with a plant-based market that’s constantly innovating, has led nearly half of US consumers to regularly purchase plant-based milks. Yet, raw milk is still touted as a superfood (incorrectly) by a niche subset of the...
The Benefits Of A Dairy-Free Diet For Your Baby
The day you hold your newborn baby in your arms, the world will never be the same. In that moment, your mind is blown and your heart expands to ten times its original size. Bringing a new life into the world can be both joyous and terrifying, but as a new parent...
Dairy’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease
There are countless reasons to remove dairy products from your diet, especially to benefit your health. There are links to lifestyle diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, as well as other health conditions like prostate cancer, breast cancer, and asthma....
All About Ghee and Why to Avoid It
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?...
The #1 Reason Why You’re Addicted To Cheese
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...
Does Dairy Make You Fart?
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...