Decades ago, there were reams of adverts instructing us to drink our milk so we don’t break our bones. But in the decades since, public opinion toward dairy is very different, and the scientific community has largely debunked these ideas. Many of the health-conscious among us choose to avoid it altogether. Our reasons range from a belief that dairy leads to inflammation, to acne, or even to an increased risk of heart attack due to high levels of saturated fat. But have we fallen into the same trap we often do, bouncing from one extreme to another? Could cutting out dairy mean we miss out on vital nutrients? Or could it hold the secret to a healthy gut microbiome? Today, Jonathan is joined by ZOE regulars and renowned experts, Dr. Sarah Berry and Prof. Tim Spector. In this episode, you’ll not only find out whether you should eat dairy or cut it out, but you’ll also hear two leading nutritional scientists try to reach an agreement on how to translate the latest research into actionable advice. And hopefully, they’ll still remain friends afterward. Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Jonathan’s Intro 01:38 - Quickfire round 02:45 - Biggest myth about dairy 04:15 - Does dairy cause inflammation? 10:38 - Bone fragilaty 16:03 - Cheese and Yogurt 16:59 - Full fat vs semi skinned 17:27 - Milk and cholesterol 21:03 - Fermented dairy 23:00 - dairy and microbes 26:03 - Saturated fats 26:51 - Cheese quality 31:15 - Summary 33:03 - Goodbyes 33:14 - Outro Follow ZOE on Instagram. Episode transcripts are available here. Is there a nutrition topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll do our best to cover it.

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