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Which plant-based milk is the best choice?

2020-04-17|Nutrition

Milk and other dairy products, such as yogurt and quark, are an important source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12 for many people. Therefore, dairy products are still often seen as a staple in the daily diet.

Fortunately, more and more people are choosing a plant-based alternative such as soy, rice, oat, nut, or coconut milk due to intolerances (lactose) or sustainability concerns.

Do you also often choose plant-based milk, or are you planning to drink it more often? In this article, we will discuss what to look for when you no longer want to drink milk and explain the difference between various plant-based milk types.

Plant-based milk/drinks

When we talk about plant-based milk, we are actually referring to plant-based (protein) drinks. Officially, the term "milk" may only be used for dairy products of animal origin.

Plant-based milk variants have a different composition than their animal counterparts and are therefore not directly comparable to regular (semi-skimmed) milk.

Milk is particularly a good source of calcium and rich in proteins. Most plant-based drinks are often enriched with calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, so you won't miss these important nutrients if you stop drinking milk and choose something else.

Fortunately, you can easily get the proteins that you no longer get through milk from other foods. So, you don't have to worry about missing out on anything if you remove milk from your daily diet.

Below we have listed the best plant-based milk alternatives for you.

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