Cow’s milk is under siege from the alt-milks of soy, oat, almond, coconut, rice and many others. In this post, I look at how these challengers stack up against cow’s milk.
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Hi, my name is Dr Tim Crowe and I'm a career research scientist and educator with most of this spent in the absolutely fascinating, yet always controversial, area of nutrition. I now work chiefly as a freelance health and medical writer and scientific consultant. You’ll also see me active in the media giving regular TV, radio and newspaper interviews.
I started this website to be proactive in giving credible, evidence-based nutrition messages in plain language. Whether I am writing for health professionals or consumers, my message is always based on current evidence informed by peer-reviewed journal articles, government and peak health body guidelines, and medical experts.
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Magnesium: foods, functions and supplemental forms
Magnesium is a key mineral in our body. In this article, I outline the key functions of magnesium, the health conditions where it is thought to play a role, as well as critique the different supplemental forms.

Drink tea, stay healthy and carry on
A growing field of research is showing that tea has a role to play in reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. And on top of that, a good cup of tea has a real calming and relaxing effect. So put the kettle on, sit back, and relax, as I explore the health benefits of tea.
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Does the best quality medical research make the news?
Medical research can make for attention-grabbing headlines. But a recent audit of the types of medical studies making it into the media has found that lower-quality research is more likely to … Continue Reading

Eat vegetables to live longer
Fruits and vegetables are good for you. A major review has now shown just how good they are in adding years and health to your life. Perhaps the secret to life is to just eat vegetables to live … Continue Reading