When you hear, “winter brings the cold,” you’re probably hoping for cold weather and not head cold. Whether it keeps you from school, work, or other fun activities, few things put a damper on the season quicker than calling in sick with a cold or flu. How can you enjoy cooler weather without the cold?

Many consumers may believe that going dairy free can benefit their health. That’s not true. Dairy foods are an essential piece of a healthy eating pattern. There’s sound science to support their inclusion in the 2020-25 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). As health professionals, we strive to empower people to make small effective change. In our work, sometimes we need to myth bust. I’m here to help. Today I’ll dive into four popular milk myths, bust the myth and share the science.