Dairy 101: Nutrition Facts, Healthiest Types & Common Misconceptions | Lauren Twigge

EPISODE 105 | Lauren Twigge is a Dallas based registered and licensed Dietitian with a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. She works in corporate wellness and counsels private clients by day and runs her growing Instagram account by night. Lauren was born and raised in a family of farmers located in central California and is an outspoken supporter of the agricultural industry. Growing up on a dairy and being raised around farming her whole life has given Lauren a unique perspective on food and her passion is to work at the crux of agriculture and human nutrition to fight misinformation and give consumers back their food confidence. Lauren is on Instagram @nutrition.at.its.roots, where she educates her followers about a variety of health topics including the truth about the agricultural industry, education on where our food comes from, and the role that various agricultural products (like milk!) can play in a healthy diet!! In the episode, Lauren shares why dairy is a legit superfood; which types of cheese, yogurt, and milk are best to buy; common misconceptions about dairy that really drive her nuts...and more! Enjoy!!
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QUESTIONS I ASK LAUREN IN THE EPISODE:

What's your story/background? (Specifically, what led you to become a dietician? And how did you become interested in advocating for dairy, specifically?)
What's considered dairy? Is dairy healthy?
Why does dairy get such a bad rap?
Animal rights activists and documentaries have a LOT of strong opinions about why we shouldn't be eating dairy. Which of their arguments are true, half true, and completely false?
Is breeding dairy cows harmful for the environment?
What are some common myths and misconceptions about dairy? Does dairy cause acne?
Is the fat in dairy products healthy for us?
Which type of milk is the healthiest to drink — fat free, low fat, reduced fat or whole milk? 
What about cheese? Which types are healthiest?
Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt?
What is raw milk? Is raw milk healthier?
Should we be concerned about the hormones in milk?
What are your thoughts on milk that's been processed to have extra protein, like Fairlife? What about milk that's had the lactose removed, like Lactaid?

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