Want to skip drinking milk? Watch this first (Marketplace)

Have you cut back on dairy? You're not alone. Many people are opting for dairy-free alternatives like oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk and almond milk for ethical, environmental and health reasons. But our investigation found that giving up cow's milk could lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and protein, especially if you're not making very conscious efforts to fill the void.

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