Got Milk?

WHAT IT IS?

As lactose intolerance increased, veganism and questions of health surrounding foods began to grow, and environmental issues came to a head, we see the rise of milk alternatives. Different milks that boast a better taste, being healthier for you, and being better for the environment. Somewhere, there’s an answer for anyone’s milk needs. Allergic to soy milk? Almond milk. Allergic to almonds? Try walnut milk. Allergic to all nuts? Try hemp milk. Uncomfortable with hemp? Oat milk! What ever you preference is, there’s a milk that caters to your needs. The questions is: is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Or is it utter-ly too good to be true?

WHY IT´S COOL?

  • Taste Growing up, milk only came in whole, 1%, 2%, or non fat. Those were the choices. These days, we can get vanilla, very vanilla, sweetened, unsweetened, hazelnut, coconut, etc., and that’s before you even factor in the actual type of milk alternative it is. Whether the milk is to add to your coffee, your matcha, or your cereal, it now does more than just give a creamy finish/taste, but it enhances it, it deepens it.
  • Healthier There are many health benefits to drinking alternative milks, including the zero risk of passing illnesses from cow to consumer and the painless aftermath from having no lactose. In addition to the obvious, alternative milks shines with fewer calories, less fat, less cholesterol, less sodium, less carbohydrates, more vitamins, and can even have more protein.
  • Environment Per litre of milk, cow’s milk is vastly more environmentally detrimental than alternatives in terms of land use, greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater use, eutrophication, and more.

WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?

When selecting a milk, a staple found in almost every home across the planet, we no longer have to worry about the decline in taste, the affect on our stomach’s microbiome, nor the harm it can cause to our planet. Especially with the rise of technology, we can do the research ourselves to see which milk is truly the right choice and which is just as bad, in all three categories, as cow’s milk.

Though they do say that we are the only species that continues to drink milk after infancy, I don’t see this trend of lactose free alternatives slowing down anytime soon, I only see new choices for alternatives on the horizon.

So, what’s your favourite milk?

https://ourworldindata.org/environmental-impact-milks

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oat-milk-vs-almond-milk#nutrients

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325425

https://bastyr.edu/about/news/which-milk-alternative-most-eco-friendly

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  1. How cool is this "Seed"?

    Does it have future growth potential?

    Hi Aster. This blog is a bit less ‘wow’ to me. (And maybe us. did you do the ‘wow’-check?) I think we know there is a plethora of new milks going around. I like you stress its sustainable character. Good pics. More tags would have been appreciated: Sustainable, Milk, Personalization, Good argumentation lines. Thanks. Carl
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    i always enjoy reading your blogs. Very well written, sexy and catchy. Some people cannot drink f.e cow milk for health conditions, dietary choices, or ethical beliefs. You gave them options. Bravo Aster!
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  3. I wouldn’t say I like these alternative milk, but undoubtedly, they will splurge in the future. I liked the pics you used and how you showed the great varieties available.
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    Hi Aster,
    Really nice post as always! I didn’t know there was Hazulnet milk, now I have a new craving! You made a great point about the variety of flavors available now compared to the traditional options we had growing up. It’s exciting to see how these alternatives not only enhance our beverages and meals but also offer numerous health benefits, like lower calories and cholesterol. Plus, the positive environmental impact of choosing plant-based milks is a huge bonus!
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    Hi Aster!!! As always very informative and to the point, but as I recall Starbucks pioneered this trend by offering different milk options, and over time, they’ve expanded their choices. It’s interesting to see how this shift in the beverage industry aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability, people looking for new trends and better healthy options. The blog provides great insights into how these trends shape our preferences!
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  6. hi, not a fan of modified ingredients…but yes that is trending for now….and the question: is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Or is it utter-ly too good to be true? says it all… 🙂
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  7. Hi Aster! Even if I am a consumer that highly drinks alternatives milk so I really enjoyed reading It, I think it is not anymore so new as a topic. Also, we have to be careful because sometimes the alternatives – adding vainilla , etc etc- are not so healthy anymore. always check the labeling behind! But for sure it is good to have options for vegan/lactose intolerant. Where I live there are always these options available.
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