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...
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and another 44 million have been diagnosed with low bone density.1 Milk has often been purported to “build strong bones” a myth that remains pervasive today...
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...
Women's Health and Hormones It’s no secret that women run this world. Especially healthy, strong, energized women who are fueled by soy. Despite the bounty of misinformation out there, soy products like tofu, tempeh, soy milk, and edamame are incredibly beneficial for...
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that there is a link between dairy consumption and prostate cancer.
In a world where we’re understandably concerned about peanut and tree nut allergies in our children, you might be shocked to learn that cow’s milk is actually the most common food allergy in kids younger than five. Even more surprising is that milk from a cow accounts for about half of all food allergies in children younger than one.
In today’s world while browsing the internet, you may be faced with a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information when it comes to diet and weight loss. One study has put disinformation to rest and shows that a plant-based diet is most effective when it comes to weight loss.
The dairy-free trend is on the rise, as is the prevalence of lactose-free products. Here’s the thing: they’re not the same. Lactose-free products still contain dairy and many of the health issues associated with it. This grey area can be confusing and jeopardize...
Oat, almond, soy milk +$0.75. We are living in an age of “fancy milks” where coffee shops and restaurants offer plant-based milk as an alternative option to dairy—with an upcharge. Soy Milk Appropriation The plant-based movement is largely supported by BIPOC, but...
As brands like Yoplait continue to don pink lids in support of finding a cure for breast cancer, the mounting research is constantly leading back to animal products as a major cancer culprit. Oh, the irony. A recent French study (1) analyzed the link between Neu5Gc...
Even as an Integrative Physician in my 40s, I love competitive sports and being physically active. I’ve competed in soccer, tennis, cross-country, sand volleyball, and basketball, and I regularly practice ashtanga yoga and rock climbing. Being this physically active...
Sugar is the new fat. The days of low-fat and fat-free have been replaced with zero sugar or no added sugar labels on nearly every packaged product we consume. Most experts would agree that sugar additives aren’t conducive to health, but what about the natural sugars...
