Matt Speaks About Dairy:
“There is no nutritional need for cow’s milk; humans are the only mammals to drink milk as adults or from another species. The only reason milk is touted as a health food is because the dairy industry has been intertwined with the nutrition field since its inception and the price is kept artificially low by the federal government. The nutrients in milk, namely calcium and protein, can easily be found in plant foods that are lower in saturated fat and significantly richer in phytochemicals and antioxidants- compounds associated with a lower risk for chronic diseases.
When you give up dairy your digestion and sinuses might clear up as a significant number of people have low-level intolerances or allergies to dairy and may not even realize it.”
Matt’s Bio:
Matt Ruscigno is a vegan of 20 years and a leading expert in nutrition. He has a Nutritional Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, a Public Health Nutrition masters degree from Loma Linda University, and certification as a Registered Dietitian—one of the only professional nutrition credentials. In addition to working with vegetarian clients and athletes, Matt is the Past-Chair of the Vegetarian Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He is a co-author of the No Meat Athlete book with Matt Frazier and Appetite for Reduction with Isa Moskowitz.
In his spare time, Matt is an endurance athlete, having accomplished numerous marathons, iron-man triathlons, 200+ mile cycling events, and 24-hour races. For Matt, fun, adventure and good health go hand-in-hand. His motto? “Demand the impossible! Of yourself and the world.”
