How to Do More For Others: Become a Food Not Bombs Volunteer
At Switch4Good, our motto is "Live better. Do more. Dairy-free." We are an organization of doers—people who go above and beyond to be the best they can be for themselves and others. During this time, some of us can harness that "doer" mentality and help others live...
Tips for Delicious, Satisfying, and Dairy-Free Meals at Home
For many of us, we’re well into two weeks of self-isolation at home. The rare venture to the grocery store has led to guaranteed disappointment as we woefully stare at the empty shelves where toilet paper and our favorite non-dairy creamer once sat. Some of us are...
In the Time of COVID-19, Maybe It’s Time to Give That ‘Plant-Based Thing’ A Try
You’re on your third grocery store run in the time of COVID-19. Fingers crossed, you stride toward the back of the store to the refrigerated meat and dairy section. Gone. All gone. You stand paralyzed in frustration and awe for a few seconds, wracking your brain for...
Take Back Your Power: Immune-Boosting FAQ
In light of the ongoing global health concerns, wellness is top of mind for people around the world. While one should never disregard their health, it is now more critical than ever to ensure we take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Our bodies are naturally...
Another Dairy-Funded Study Sends Mixed Messages to Athletes
A new study partially funded by the National Dairy Council of Ireland has attempted to contribute to the growing body of susceptible evidence that dairy promotes athletic recovery. Similar to pro-dairy research in the past, cows’ milk is given an advantage based on...
New Study Links Milk Proteins with Onset of Diabetes
Diabetes touches us all. If you personally do not struggle with the disease, chances are you know someone who has been diagnosed as a type 1, type 2, or even prediabetic. In fact, according to International Diabetes Federation, it is estimated that someone will die...
CNN Coverage Claims Milk and Soda Are More Hydrating Than Water—What?
According to a 2016 hydration study featured by CNN last fall, water falls short when it comes to hydration. In fact, it’s number 10 on a list of 13 beverages—with skim milk, cola, and orange juice ranking as far superior in terms of hydration. Does this mean we...
Dairy-Free Chocolate: A Comprehensive Guide
Yes—chocolate is dairy-free. Well, true chocolate that is. Thanks to childhood memories of snacking on mass-marketed milk chocolate products specifically designed to ingrain and satiate America’s sugary palates, dairy and chocolate are synonymous in most of our minds....
Could Dairy Affect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome In Your Teenager?
Could chronic fatigue be exacerbated by cows’ milk? A new prospective study has identified a strong link. Conducted by the Chronic Fatigue Program at John Hopkins, the 2016 study, “Cow’s Milk Protein Intolerance in Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Fatigue...
