5 plant-based milk to try and their benefits
Plant-based milk is not just for the lactose-intolerant. Apart from its great taste and low amounts of fat, this vegan option also has a variety of benefits that make it a good addition or switch to your diet.
Let’s take a look at five types of plant-based milk and why you should give them a try.
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1. Soy milk
The most common and the most nutritionally balanced plant-based milk is none other than soy milk. Made from soybeans, soy milk also offers complete protein, just like your meats. It has all the necessary amino acids for our body functions, making it the closest alternative to cow’s milk.
Soy milk also contains vitamin A, vitamin B, potassium, and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These vitamins and minerals aid the immune system, and nerve, heart and brain health.
If you’re interested to know more about soybeans, check out the five health benefits of eating tofu.
Nutrisoy Fresh Soya Milk Omega, No Sugar Added, 1L - Chilled
Marigold Powerbeans Fresh Soya Milk, Hi-Calcium Unsweetened, 1L - Chilled
Marusan Organic Soy Milk - Chilled, Yuki Tonyu Muchousei, 1000 ml
2. Almond milk
Almond milk has seen an increase in sales over the years, making it the next popular plant-based milk. It boasts a high dose of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that helps lower the risk of heart disease and cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s disease.
Although almond milk is not as naturally nutritious as soy milk, it is usually fortified with vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D.
UFC Velvet Almond Milk, Unsweetened, 1 Litre
Silk Vanilla Unsweeten Almond Milk, 946ml
Australia's Own Unsweetened Almond Milk, 8 x 1l
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3. Coconut milk
Unlike other plant-based milk, coconut milk does not have a lot of protein. To make up for it, it has healthy fats called medium-chain triglycerides, which promote weight loss by decreasing appetite and increasing metabolism.
Coconut milk also contains the much-abhorred saturated fat. But as not all saturated fats are created equal, the ones in coconut milk are actually beneficial to our cholesterol, oxidative stress, blood pressure and immune function.
Besides, coconut milk is naturally sweet and creamy. Who can resist such temptation?!
So Delicious Coconut Milk Beverage Unsweetened, 946 ml
Australia's Own Unsweetened Coconut Milk, 1L
4. Oat milk
Oat milk is increasingly popular these days, but it is not without reason. Apart from a high protein content (possibly second to soy milk), it is also a great source of vitamin B, which improves nerve and skin health. With the cereal as its ingredient, oat milk is one of the best options for people who are allergic to dairy, soy and nut.
While oats are naturally gluten-free, they are often processed at the same facility as the grains that contain gluten. There may be issues of cross-contamination but this can be easily circumvented by choosing oat milk labelled as certified gluten-free.
Oatside Plain Oat Milk Barista Edition 1L
Oatly Organic Dairy Free Organic Oat Milk Drink, 1L
UFC Velvet Unsweetened Oat Milk, 1 l
Plenish Organic Unsweetened Gluten Free Oat Milk, 1 l
5. Cashew milk
The least common of the five, cashew milk contains healthy fats, protein, and a variety of vitamins and minerals like zinc, copper, magnesium and iron. It is known to boost heart, nerve, skin, and immune health.
Cashew milk also has lutein and zeaxanthin, which help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration to our eyes. Rich in vitamin K, cashew milk may aid in blood clotting and prevent excessive bleeding.
Plenish Organic Unsweetened Cashew Milk, 1L
