"I refuse the long arm of the government's reach into my refrigerator: I'm not drinking whole milk! And I readily accept that food is political, so the fact that the latest dietary guidelines from the US government - which say to drink whole milk instead of skim - are being seen as the latest political battle isn't a surprise. But there's something in the latest whole milk debate that is truly confusing to me."
"Here's MY beef: Whole milk is gross. Whole milk is too sludgy, too thick. It always kind of smells like it's on its way to turning sour. I find the white residue it leaves on the sides of a glass off-putting. Yuck. One-percent milk is crisp, drinkable, watery, cold, and refreshing. Great to drink on its own or as a bath for cereal. Personally, I think skim is too watery, and 2% too close to whole, but I accept those options as well."
US dietary guidelines now recommend whole milk instead of low-fat milk and will prioritize whole milk in school lunch programs. The change is presented by some as restoring personal choice, with Secretary of Health and full-fat dairy booster Robert Kennedy Jr. positioned prominently in the debate. Many consumers express strong taste objections to whole milk, describing it as sludgy, thick, smelly, and leaving residue, while preferring 1% or skim for crispness and refreshment. Personal preference, rather than fat concerns, drives resistance for some. The health merits of whole versus low-fat milk remain contested.
Read at Business Insider
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]