Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good When people consider removing animal products from their diet, protein is often a big concern. This is heightened in athletes, who generally have greater protein...
Expert Tips to Help Parents of Picky Eaters Enjoy a Dairy-free Lifestyle
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Dairy products can be a convenient option that provide energy and nutrients to children’s diets. For picky eaters, removing a reliable source of nutrition can be...
Dairy’s Effects on Dental Health
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Alexa Martinelli, DMD We always talk about the health consequences of consuming dairy, and of course the benefits of switching to plant-based options. We are looking at another aspect of our overall health that is not as...
Understanding Zoonotic Diseases and How We Can Prevent Them
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Let's be brutally honest—most people don't see zoonotic illnesses, which are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, as a real and immediate threat. They're more like...
Weightlifting and Milk: Dairy and Soy Milk Show Similar Effects on Male Hormones
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Regardless of your gender, you probably have heard consuming soy may be harmful to your hormones. Men worry that it may cause them to develop breasts, known as...
How to Create an Amazing Vegan Charcuterie Board
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Charcuterie boards have taken the culinary world by storm, and it's easy to see why. Whether you’re entertaining or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these trendy, artfully arranged...
Following a Dairy-free Diet on a Budget
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, Director of Education at Switch4Good The prices of groceries have sky-rocketed recently. You might walk out of the store having spent a small fortune, then suddenly two days later you have nothing left to cook...
Can Going Dairy-free Help with Blood Sugar Control?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Despite what social media influencers tell you, the way your body responds to foods can vary widely, especially around sugar and carbohydrates. It’s true that...
Optimizing Gut Health: Understanding the Impact of Animal Protein on the Microbiome
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good In the complex ecosystem of the human body, a remarkable garden of microbes that resides in our intestines reigns supreme as a critical player in maintaining our health – the microbiome....
Can Removing Dairy Improve Your Sex Life?
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Having a fulfilling sex life is a wonderful part of being alive. While there's considerable emphasis on maintaining fitness and mental well-being to sustain long-term sexual health, one...
Looking for Vitamin D? Try Mushrooms
Estimated read time: 4 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, Director of Education at Switch4Good Surely you’ve heard cow’s milk is a good source of vitamin D. However, many people don’t realize vitamin D is not naturally found in dairy products. Instead, it is fortified...
Is Bulletproof Coffee Good for Your Health? The Hoax is Up
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, Director of Education at Switch4Good Bulletproof Coffee has been making a lot of tempting claims about its supposed health benefits for years. However, they are not necessarily true, and in some cases outright...