Life is becoming more modern and advanced, people are increasingly creative and the range of products that serve our daily needs keeps growing. Milk, a food that is gradually becoming essential, is no exception to this trend of diversification. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, just by chance walking into a grocery store or supermarket, standing in front of a long aisle of milk with countless flavors, origins and brands?
Becoming a smart consumer is certainly not easy! This article shares some information about organic plant-based milk and organic cow’s milk. Some common types of organic plant-based milks include: soy milk, rice milk, corn milk, almond milk… The two milk types differ in their raw ingredients – one from plants and one from animals – but they share the same organic farming methods that are clean, safe and free from harmful chemicals.
According to Dr. Greg Miller, many scientific studies have pointed out the health benefits of milk for humans. Although cow’s milk and plant-based milk products are often used interchangeably, plant-based milks generally do not provide the same full range of nutrients as cow’s milk.
– Cow’s milk contains many nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B12. Plant-based milks are often fortified with added nutrients that they do not naturally contain.
– Cow’s milk usually contains more protein than plant-based milks. For example, with the same serving size, while cow’s milk provides about 8g of high-quality protein, plant-based milk provides only around 0–1g.
– The U.S. Dietary Guidelines (DGA) recommend that people from 9 years of age and older consume 3 servings of dairy (low-fat or fat-free) per day. Except for soy milk, other plant-based milks are not included in the list of “standard” dairy products because they do not provide enough essential nutrients such as vitamins A, D and calcium.
– According to a study by the Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society, plant-based milks are not considered suitable as the main drink for children because they lack essential nutrients such as protein and fat. Specifically:
* Children 1–2 years old: should drink whole, fresh cow’s milk.
* Children 2–8 years old: cow’s milk or fortified soy milk.
– According to an article by the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents should carefully check the labels of plant-based milks because protein content and calorie levels vary between brands, while the nutritional content of cow’s milk does not differ greatly between products.
– For adults, a healthy diet (including low-fat or fat-free milk and dairy products) helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Research also shows that consuming dairy products helps strengthen bones, especially in children and older adults.
Source of information: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/cows-milk-vs-plant-based-alternatives-learn-difference/
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