When was the last time you heard someone order a coffee with ordinary milk? These days, it’s oat, almond or another dairy-free alternative, as what was once a niche trend has become mainstream – with four in ten consumers in the UK now using dairy alternatives, according to market research company Mintel.
But then last week came research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which warned that swapping even some of the cow’s milk, cheese or yoghurt in your diet for plant-based alternatives could leave you missing out on vital nutrients.
Teenage girls and young women face the greatest risks, with the
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