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Plant-based milks have benefits for the heart and the planet
Coconut milk, like cow’s milk, is high in saturated fats, but other nut milks have a healthier fat profile.
Dairy can be part of a healthy diet, but it’s not essential
Although the federal government’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends three servings of dairy a day, it’s fine to eat less, according to Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Dairy
Dairy foods include a range of food and beverage products that make up classic combinations: cereal with milk, cheese and crackers, yogurt and berries, ice cream sundaes. While ice cream and cream cheese are examples of indulgent dairy…
Milk
Milk is the liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals, including humans. Breast milk is the preferred food for infants, as it is well-tolerated while their digestive tracts develop and mature. Dairy milk may be introduced at…
Calcium
Calcium is a mineral most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays an important role in blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions. About 99% of the…
Milk not necessary for adults, can be good option for kids
Milk can be a convenient way to ensure that they get adequate nutrients as they grow, but adults don't need it.
Frequent low-fat dairy consumption may increase Parkinson’s disease risk
Consuming three or more servings of low-fat dairy each day was associated with a higher risk of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in a large study of U.S. men and women, according to a new paper by…
Full-fat dairy may reduce obesity risk
Contrary to current popular wisdom, full-fat dairy products may actually be better than low-fat varieties for keeping off weight, says Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) nutrition expert Walter Willett. Willett was featured in a February 21, 2014…
Questioning calcium, regulating sugary drinks, evaluating supplements
Walter Willett, Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, recently spoke with the website Medpage Today for its “Conversations with …” video interview series.…
Task force finds no need for healthy women to take daily Vitamin D, calcium
There currently is not enough scientific evidence to recommend that healthy postmenopausal women should take low daily doses of vitamin D and calcium to reduce bone fracture risk, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reported in…