Episode 249: Why Did Milk Become a Superfood: A Discussion with Dr. Walter Willett

What Doesn't Kill You

English - February 05, 2018 18:11 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB - ★★★★ - 27 ratings
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How did milk become the dietary and nutritional staple it is? Dr. Willett explains the history of the marketing campaign that has encouraged Americans to consume massive quantities of milk, and then debunks some of the nutritional claims made by the industry to justify that consumption. Is it really a super food? Willett's research has shown otherwise, but we continue to promote milk around the world. What will the dietary consequences be for developing nations? The ins and outs of dairy marketing and discussion get a full on exam in this episode with one of America's leading nutritionists and scientists.