Aloha Gorgeous/ Handsome,
Why would you give up cow milk and switch to a plant- based milk?
Here are some reasons: If your level of cholesterol is gone off the track. If you suffer from milk allergies or are simply lactose intolerant. If none of the latter apply but you are a compassionate human being, then I invite you to keep on reading. =)
Did you know there are many other options to drinking cow milk? Let’s have a look at them:
Soy milk – plant-based with no cholesterol and only low amounts of saturated fats. Apparently it is healthy for your heart as soy’s got high levels of polyunsaturated fats, minerals and vitamins and fibre. Soy milk contains 7g of protein per glass.
Almond milk – plant-based with no cholesterol. Almond milk is low in protein compared to cow’s milk. Apparently not the best of choice.
Hemp milk – made out of the seeds of the hem pant (cannabis). I’m afraid, you’re not going to get high as it doesn’t contain THC- the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, which is a different variety of cannabis. Good alternative for soy allergies. Hemp milk is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid- good for the heart- and a good source of calcium and magnesium.
Coconut milk– with 4g of saturated fat, no cholesterol and made up of medium-chain fatty acids which are believed to have some health advantages towards preventing heart disease.
Rice milk – one cup of rice milk contains as much calcium as cow’s milk. This plant-based milk has no saturated fat, and no cholesterol- but it is naturally higher in carbohydrates. However, rice milk is low in proteins so if you drink milk be sure you get them elsewhere.
I would add Quinoa milk to the list!
Please, always make sure the milk you buy is unsweetened. As you guessed correctly, added sugar is completely useless and unhealthy. I think alternating the plant-based milk can be the best thing to do. What do you say?
Another positive side of plant-based milk is that there is no need to psychologically and physically abuse animals so we can enjoy their milk.
Click here to read the article I based this post on.
Nourish, cleanse and love your body!
With love G
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