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Drinking Non-Cow Milk Linked to Shorter Kids

More consumers are rejecting pasteurized cow’s milk and embracing alternative milks derived from almond, rice and soy. These milks have their own set of consequences. According to a CNN report, a new study shows that children who drink non-cow milk are on average shorter than their classmates.  Milk’s position as a dietary staple is on the wane. Sales of alternative milks are soaring and are expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2016, with almond milk leading the way. This is...