Milk: Facts, Figures and Beliefs(2017)
Milk - an essential food for our wellbeing? The highly processed white industrial product we are supposed to consume on a daily basis is suspected of causing numerous diseases of civilization. We take a closer look at the ongoing debate.
Movie: Milk: Facts, Figures and Beliefs
Milch - ein Glaubenskrieg
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Milk - an essential food for our wellbeing? The highly processed white industrial product we are supposed to consume on a daily basis is suspected of causing numerous diseases of civilization. We take a closer look at the ongoing debate.
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2017-10-17
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