What are the cons of trying milk alternatives?
- Unfortunately, organic plant milk isn’t fortified
- Even if it is fortified, plant-based milk can’t be relied on to give you the amount of calcium you’d need, and you would have to add other food sources as well
- They’re more expensive than cow’s milk
- Plant milk is known to contain preservatives, thickeners, and also stabilizers, which cow’s milk definitely doesn’t
- Not all plant milk is environmentally friendly
- Animal milk alternatives might not be suitable if you have a cow’s milk allergy or if you’re lactose intolerant
- Many brands have added sugars, so you should look for unsweetened varieties for other healthier alternatives
