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.
Welcome
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.
Recent Posts
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.
Health Bites
Gut microbes predict blood glucose response to food
The research field of the gut microbiome continues to advance rapidly. Now researchers have found that using an algorithm based on a person's gut microbiome can more accurately predict their spike in … Continue Reading
Dairy causes inflammation and the Easter Bunny is real
'Dairy causes inflammation' is a popular catch cry in the 'alternative health' sphere that I hear oft repeated. The scientific evidence shows the opposite though, with dairy having significant … Continue Reading