There is a constellation of new choices in the dairy case these days from almonds to oats,

such that major dairy corporations are going out of business.

But a set of recommendations on healthy beverage choice from like 12 to 24 months of age cautioned that these plant-based milks are not adequate nutritional

substitutes for dairy milk, with the exception of fortified soy milk.

The report and the press coverage immediately triggered an outcry from the medical community

for many reasons, including the concern around conflicts of interest as several of these

endorsing organizations received funds from the dairy industry, though one such organization

is accused of trying to cover that fact up by removing the National Dairy Council from their list of sponsors

immediately after the report was released.

But what about the merits of the report?

Well, after weaning, milk of any kind is not required and really shouldn't be relied

upon as a main source of calories.

Children will be fine with water and healthy food.

If you are going to give kids milk, there would seem to be a better choice.

Although cows milk is rich in calcium, it does not appear to clearly reduce fractures,

and most plant-based milks on the market have the same amount.

More importantly, the consumption of calcium milk carries risks, including a potential

association with type 1 diabetes onset, anemia in toddlers, lactose intolerance,

calciumal protein allergy, and infantile colic.

I've got a bunch of videos on those topics.

So the adverse effects from just normal consumption of cows milk must be compared against

the risks from plant-based

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