For decades, drinking milk has symbolized a healthy diet. Nutritionists around the world still advise regular consumption of dairy products. But is milk really as healthy as has been promoted? Is it an essential product at all? Or should we best avoid it completely?

For decades, drinking milk has symbolized a healthy diet. Nutritionists around the world still advise regular consumption of dairy products. But is milk really as healthy as has been promoted? Is it an essential product at all? Or should we best avoid it completely?