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A person places drops of iodine into a glass of milk
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Why dairy isn't the answer to UK iodine deficiency – despite what the Daily Mail says

Alarmists claim that unfortified plant-based milks are driving lower IQs. Dr Butler from Viva! explains why dairy isn't the solution to iodine deficiency
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A cow looks at the camera and is in a farm setting. The cow is eating grass, despite being kept indoors and not out on pasture. This highlights the issues with the "grass-fed" label.
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What does “grass-fed” really mean? The meaning behind the label

Yes, cows might be fed grass, but that doesn't always mean that they're out on grassy fields.
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A scientist holds a magnifying glass up to a glass of milk. This represents the claim that milk is full of animal pus, when in fact, it is filled with a range of natural immune system cells.
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No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Many vegan organizations claim that milk is full of pus, but this claim mispresents the truth.
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An illustrated image of a young woman standing in a coffee shop, holds a cup of coffee in both hands, one with dairy milk, the other with plant-based milk.
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Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.
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