Which type of milk is best for you?
Selecting the Ideal Milk: Dairy, Almond, Soy, or Oat?
When you venture into a grocery store in search of milk, you are faced with a dizzying array of choices. Gone are the days when dairy milk was the sole option; now, plant-based alternatives are just as prominent. The transformation of a plant into a milk-like substance is a fascinating process, involving soaking, draining, rinsing, and milling into a thick paste or drying and milling into flour. These plant pastes or flours are then fortified with vitamins and minerals, flavored, and diluted with water, resulting in a wide variety of milk alternatives that share many characteristics with animal milk. The question that often arises is, which milk is genuinely the best choice for your health and the planet? Let's delve into some of the most popular options: dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.