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 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
