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Food choice is increasingly being influenced by popular trends, food blogs and media articles. With so many diverse sources, some can lack scientific accuracy, leading to confusion regarding which dietary choices are best to follow. Real talk will shed light on a number of misconceptions with dairy.

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Are greenhouse gas emissions from dairy destroying the planet?

Sustainability and climate change are pressing challenges which need immediate action globally. Collectively, greenhouse gases arise from several sectors including energy production (e.g. electricity, oil, gas), transport (e.g. aviation, road vehicles), industry (e.g. air conditioning, electronics), waste (e.g. incineration) and agriculture (e.g. ruminant belching, fertilisers). The United ...

The Science of Dairy

Lots of people love Irish Dairy for its delicious tasty goodness. But how can Irish Dairy love you back? The answer is simple: it’s Chemistry!

Who Packs The Healthier Punch When Dairy And Plant-based Alternatives Go Head To Head?

She provides some practical advice around making the best choice for your health and your waistline. What’s the verdict? If you prefer the taste of an almond latte or an oaty flat-white over a traditional, milky cappuccino, then by all means choose your favourite, but do remember that plant-based dairy alternatives are ...

Do countries with the highest dairy intakes have higher rates of osteoporosis?

No, this is not the case. Countries with high rates of fractures tend to be countries with longer life expectancies (e.g. Nordic countries). Fracture rates are now rising in non-Western countries (e.g. China) as they see increasing longevity in parallel with greater urbanisation, more time spent indoors (less vitamin D) and more sedentary lifestyles.

Is dairy intake linked to cancer risk?

Many factors are thought to potentially influence the development of cancer, including genetics, environment and various lifestyle choices. It is essential that we look to recommendations from leading authorities who base their recommendations on the totality of evidence. The leading cancer authorities worldwide, including the World Cancer Research Fund’s

Is dairy bad for your skin?

Healthy skin requires hydration and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. These can be obtained by having a varied, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. A balanced diet includes all of the major food groups and dairy is one of these. Milk is a source of a number of nutrients that have established ...
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