The Dairy Issue
Issue 4 | Volume 1 | September 2019
In this issue:
Articles
Does Milk Do a Body Good?
Milk and dairy are commonly avoided by people seeking health. But is this avoidance justified by the evidence?
Find out the effects of dairy on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, cognition, acne, pregnancy and more in this review of the latest evidence.
Is Low-Fat Dairy Superior to Full-Fat?
Low-fat dairy foods are recommended against by dietary guidelines due to the perceived risk to heart-health.
But is this recommendation justified by evidence?
Find out what the latest research says about low-fat vs full-fat dairy.
Is Dairy Inflammatory?
Dairy is often thought of as an ‘inflammatory food’ and as such is commonly restricted or avoided, especially in complementary and alternative health circles. But is restriction justified?
Find out whether dairy is inflammatory (and who actually should avoid it) in this review of the research.
A1 vs A2 Dairy
Normal dairy from common cattle breeds contains mixed A1-A2 casein protein that has been linked to health risks. So, A2-only protein has become increasingly common as a healthy option to counter these risks. But are the risks relevant? Does A2 dairy actually promote better health effects?
Find out what the current research says about the A1 vs A2 debate in this research review.
Research Commentary
Does Increasing Dairy Intake Reduce Insulin Sensitivity?
There is concern about the insulin stimulating effects of dairy. In this study, the effect on insulin and blood glucose homeostasis of increased dairy intake was explored.
In the Media
Should Dairy and Meat be Reduced in Hospital Meals?
Recently, there have been calls to reduce or eliminate meat and dairy from hospital meals for environmental and health reasons but this recommendation could put people’s health at further risk.