The health benefits of drinking cranberry juice by the gallon may have been overrated after University of Manchester research suggests antioxidants may be harmful to cell processes.
One thing deterring some consumers from turning to milk as a beverage is lactose content. For lactose-intolerant individuals, a calf born at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University may offer a degree of hope. Named “Lakes,” she is a genetically modified calf that is expected to produce low-lactose milk in a couple of years.
The suggestion has been made that drinking sweetened beverages like sodas, fruit punches and teas may have a negative effect, not only on your waistline but also on your peace of mind.
The dairy beverage segment is set to get a bit more crowded in 2013, as Starbucks plans to launch instant dairy products this year. To be introduced under Starbucks’ Via brand, it “will be fresh dairy done in a way that no one has done before,” says Starbucks’ chief executive Howard Schultz.
Despite the plunge in dairy drink consumption in recent decades, milk—both flavored and plain—continues to have a fairly positive reputation in the area of nutrition and health. Chocolate milk, for instance, has been associated with muscle recovery after exercise.