When you think of milk, you usually think of cow’s milk. But many people can’t tolerate dairy milk, and instead gravitate towards plant-based milks which are often gentler on the digestive system. From oat milk to almond milk, plant-based milks have become a great alternative to cow’s milk.
Plant-based milks are a lactose-free substitute to cow’s milk, and more people than ever are making them a staple of their diet.
Here’s a look at just a few plant-based milks you can try:
- Oat
- Almond
- Soy
- Coconut
- Rice
- Hemp
- Cashew
- Pea
- Macadamia
- Walnut
- Pistachio
Let’s take a look at the benefits of plant-based milks and why they may be a suitable alternative to cow’s milk for dietary, digestion or taste reasons.
Benefits of Plant-Based Milks
From great taste to low fat content, there are many reasons people gravitate toward plant-based milks. Here are some benefits to them. Plant-based milks:
- Are packed with vitamins and minerals
- Are low in fat (most of them)
- Don’t contain cholesterol
- Have a healthy combination of mono- and polyunsaturated fats
- Are good for people with slow digestive systems.
Let’s take a look at some popular examples.
- Soy milk: Use this as a one on one substitute to cow’s milk, whether you’re baking with it or drinking it. In terms of protein and fat, both versions have the same consistency.
- Almond milk: This healthy milk-substitute – naturally creamy -- has a lot of vitamins, magnesium, iron, fiber, and protein.
- Coconut milk: A crowd pleaser with a naturally creamy taste, this alternative has been proven to strengthen the immune system.
- Rice milk: Beloved for its sweet taste, rice milk is good for baking or breakfast recipes, and doesn’t contain as much calcium or protein as cow’s milk.
There are many health benefits to plant-based milks as well. While coconut milk is high in saturated fats (similar to cow’s milk), other nut-based milks such as cashew, almond and macadamia have a much healthier fat profile, according to Harvard School of Public Health. Soy, flax and hemp milks are also higher in heart-healthy unsaturated fats.
There are a multitude of reasons why people tend to gravitate toward plant-based milks over cow’s milk. One main reason is lactose intolerance. Milk allergies are another reason. Those who are vegan or vegetarian often steer clear of cow’s milk, as do those who suffer from Crohns and colitis or inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS).
Still others just don’t like the taste of cow’s milk. Whatever your reason for preferring plant-based milks, there are plenty out there to choose from.
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