6 Best Plant-Based Alternatives to Cow’s Milk You Can Try
·By the Healthy Reads editorial team·5 min read
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Talk to a qualified health provider about your situation.
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What are the pros of trying milk alternatives?
They are great if you can’t digest dairy or lactose
They are an amazing source of protein
They can be easily bought in both organic or fortified versions
Most of them are pretty low in saturated fat and also have a lot of healthy fats, like mono or polyunsaturated fats
Plant-based milk has fiber, which can’t be found in animal-based milk
Animal-based alternatives are an amazing source of calcium
Non-organic plant milk is fortified with a couple of key nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and B12, which are all important nutrients you should definitely have in your daily diet
