Dairy Myth
A long-standing, prevalent belief champions dairy as the perfect food. While it may indeed be ideal for calves it is not the case for humans. The perfect food for humans is human milk, and that too only during infancy. Humans are unique in two respects: (1) they continue milk consumption beyond infancy and (2) they […]
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Dairy ingredient innovation contributing to consumption shift
Consumers want healthy, indulgent, convenient and less expensive. Advocates for the dairy industry see dairy ingredients fulfilling those desires and much more. “Dairy consumption is hot,” said Michael Dykes, president and chief executive officer, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, at Dairy Forum 2024 held Jan. 22 in Phoenix. “We’ve had a record year. We’re […]
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Are Low-Fat Dairy Products Really Healthier?
Scan the dairy case of any grocery store, and you’ll find rows upon rows of products with varying levels of fat. Nonfat, low-fat, whole: What’s the healthiest option? If you consult the U.S. dietary guidelines or health authorities like the American Heart Association or the World Health Organization, the answer is clear: Choose a fat-free or low-fat version. This recommendation […]
Investigating various plant-based beverage varieties
The dairy industry has changed dramatically in recent years as more plant-based milk substitutes compete for shelf space with the well-known cartons of cow’s milk. This trend reflects shifting consumer tastes, which are influenced by health concerns, environmental awareness, and ethical issues. We will examine the wide range of milk variations in this article, as […]
Role of Milk and Milk Products in Health and Disease Prevention”
The seminar was organized by IDA(WZ) On September 12th 2023 in association with following partnering institutions: Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTi), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Shree Vitthaldas Thackersey College, SNDT University, GN Khalsa College (Autonomous) and Bombay Veterinary College, MAFSU and Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI). [Team IDA (Left to […]
PCOS Awareness Month: Is dairy bad for PCOS?
Dairy is a staple part of many people’s diets. But can these foods we love so much be making our PCOS worse? If you do an internet search for dairy, you will be sure to find conflicting viewpoints. Many women want to understand if avoiding dairy is required for hormonal balance and reversing PCOS. So, to […]
Stitching Nutrition, Safety and Sustainability -Ranjith Mukundan
Stellapps Technologies in collaboration with ThinkAg, is pleased to invite you as a panellist to a webinar- ” Building Nutrition Security with Dairy: Role, Risks and Regulations”. This webinar was held on 25th July from 4 PM to 5.15 PM IST. Background: The awareness of nutritional security and the significant contribution of dairy towards meeting […]
Two servings a day of whole-fat dairy, makes a healthy diet
A whole fat diet is not unhealthy and may help avert cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death, according to a global study conducted in 80 countries, challenging the recommendation to limit high-fat dairy foods. The study, published in the European Heart Journal Global study, showed that fruit, vegetables, dairy (mainly whole-fat), nuts, legumes and fish […]