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Why MAHA wants you drinking whole milk
Sarah Todd, a fellow Brooklynite and colleague at STAT, recently noticed a shift in milk preferences during a routine coffee run. The usual array of milk options had dwindled to just almond and whole milk. Surprisingly, her barista mentioned a surge in customers requesting raw milk in recent months. This trend left Sarah pondering: What’s behind this sudden interest in raw milk?
The answer lies in the current political landscape. Since the inauguration of the Trump administration in January, key federal officials such as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have been advocating for whole milk to become the default dairy option in the U.S. This marks a significant departure from the longstanding recommendation of reduced-fat milk products by the federal government. The preference for whole milk is often associated with concerns about obesity and heart disease. However, recent research has challenged these assumptions, suggesting that consuming full-fat dairy may not be as harmful as once thought.
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Stay informed and stay tuned for more updates on the evolving landscape of dairy consumption.
