Milk use in prehistoric Europe dated

Pioneering research directly dates the earliest milk use in prehistoric Europe: A new study has shown milk was used by the first farmers from Central Europe in the early Neolithic era around 7,400 years ago, advancing humans’ ability to gain sustenance from milk and establishing the early foundations of the dairy industry. The international research, led […]

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Australian lab grown milk

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Australian lab grown milk : A new animal-free milk that emulates the natural fermentation process in cows could hit supermarket shelves in the next two years. The lab-grown milk promises to be more sustainable than dairy, but with near-identical taste and nutritional content. Sustainability Policy Institute’s Dr Diana Bogueva, from Curtin University says: “Lab-grown milk […]

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Plant-based drinks don’t measure up to milk’s nutrition or value

Plant-based drinks don’t measure up to milk’s nutrition or value: New research published in peer-reviewed journal Foods has found milk to be the most affordable way to address nutritional gaps in the Australian diet. The research, co-funded by Dairy Australia, has fed into the development of a Nutrient Rich Food Index (NRF-ai), which ranks foods based […]

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Accidental ingestion of liquitabs

The accidental ingestion of liquitabs caused the hospitalisation of nearly 1500 children last year. Some of those admitted required ventilation in Intensive Care and a couple required re-constructive surgery. Learn more here about what to do with first aid advice from @FirstAidForLife Liquitabs look incredibly appealing to little ones. Please store them safely; well out […]

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Dairy for child health

Nutrient-rich foods, such as milk and dairy, are an important part of a healthy balanced diet, especially for children and teenagers who have particularly high nutritional requirements, according to the The Dairy Council. Milk and dairy foods contribute the most calcium to the UK diet compared to other food groups. Young children need about half to three […]

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