Iron is a mineral which helps to make haemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying chemical in the body’s red blood cells) and myoglobin (a protein in muscle cells). It is also essential for activating … Read more
Iron
Diet and Lifestyle Before and During Pregnancy: Recommendations from the Germany-wide Healthy Start – Young Family Network
In December 2018 the Healthy Start – Young Family Network in Germany published their recommendations on diet and lifestyle before and during pregnancy. Healthy Start – Young Family is a … Read more
How well do plant based alternatives fare nutritionally compared to cow’s milk?
In January 2018 researchers from Canada published their review of the nutrient differences between cow’s milk, soy milk, rice milk, almond milk and coconut milk. Cow’s milk is considered a … Read more
Milk-alternatives appear to reduce the height of children
In August 2017 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between the consumption of non-cow’s milk and height in childhood. A total of 5,034 … Read more
Individuals who consume milk-alternative drinks not fortified with iodine may be at risk of iodine deficiency
In October 2017 researchers from the UK published their analysis of the iodine content in seven types of milk-alternative drinks (soya, almond, coconut, oat, rice, hazelnut and hemp). A total … Read more
Chocolate milk appears to be better than water or other “sports drinks” for post-exercise recovery
In June 2018 researchers from Iran and Canada published their review of the scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of chocolate milk on post-exercise recovery markers when compared to either … Read more
Higher total dairy intake, especially yoghurt, appears to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
In August 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between yoghurt, cheese and milk consumption and high blood pressure levels. 184,178 middle-aged … Read more