What is Dairy?
Best Uses for dairy-free milks
Soy: Frequently Asked Questions
We get asked about soy every single day, and we are always happy to answer your questions and guide you in the right direction by sharing evidence. While we love getting into the nitty-gritty details and talking about the results of scientific research on soy and...
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 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...
How To Go Dairy-Free – 6 Easy Steps
How to go dairy-free in 6 easy steps: Your ultimate guide to kickstart your dairy-free journey. We’re bringing you tips to make your transition easier, deliciously dairy-free recipes, and helpful advice and information from our professional athletes and doctors.
How Does Dairy Impact Climate Change?
Dairy greatly affects climate change by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and taxing natural resources such as water and land.
Milk and Osteoporosis: The Calcium Myth
In 2009, I was part of a UCLA study of cyclists and triathletes that looked at how endurance exercise impacted bone density, testosterone, and the production of inflammatory cytokines produced during long, frequent periods of exercise. Some of my cycling teammates...
Milk: The Top 10 Scariest Things
Here’s 3: Health, Sustainability, and Ethics
Raising Dairy-Free Babies: Breastfeeding, Formula, and Solid Food
At Switch4Good, we’ve received quite a few messages from new moms. Having a little one comes with so many questions, and it’s understandably scary to traverse something so monumental like raising a dairy-free infant or toddler. We want to reassure you that your child...
Dr. Vivian Chen Explains What’s Really In a Glass of Cow’s Milk
Learn what hormones are in cow’s milk, and how they affect our bodies.