Good morning and happy Friday! I’m Lev Facher, STAT’s addiction reporter, and I’m here to bring you the latest news. Today, I want to delve into why MAHA is advocating for the consumption of whole milk.
My colleague Sarah Todd, who also happens to be a fellow Brooklynite, recently noticed a shift in the milk options available at her local coffee shop. Instead of the usual array of choices, customers were now limited to almond milk and whole milk. Even more surprising was the sudden surge in requests for raw milk. This prompted Sarah to ask: What’s behind this trend?
It turns out that this shift is not a coincidence. Since the start of the Trump administration earlier this year, key federal officials such as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins have been promoting whole milk as the default dairy option for the U.S. government. This marks a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which has long recommended reduced-fat dairy products due to concerns about obesity and heart disease. However, some recent research suggests that consuming full-fat dairy may not be as harmful as once thought.
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In conclusion, the debate over the consumption of whole milk continues to evolve, with federal officials and health experts weighing in on the potential benefits and risks. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
