<p>For decades, dietary guidelines have recommended low-fat milk to lower the risk of heart disease. But the U.S. recently updated its guidance, saying whole milk can be part of a healthy diet, while Canada still emphasizes lower-fat options. Registered dietitian Caroline Richard explains there's little difference in health outcomes—and that decades of public health messages about fat and sugar have shaped our milk choices.</p><p><br></p><p>For transcripts of The Dose, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-dose-transcripts-listen-1.6732281" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lnk.to/dose-transcripts</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dose/id1498259551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click this link.</a></p>