In the department Nutrition under the microscope We share a scientific view of nutrition and health. The internet is full of claims about these two broad topics, but is this information true? We provide clarity with the help of various experts. With today: Is cow’s milk healthier than plant milk?
Do you drink cappuccinos with oat milk, or did you grow up with the idea that cow’s milk is good for everyone? There are countless dairy alternatives available in the supermarket these days. Coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, even pea milk… subway Talk about it with nutrition specialist Camilla Bot. Are these plant-based types of milk healthier than cow’s milk or not?
versus cow’s milk. vegan milk
According to Bot, it is almost impossible to compare cow’s milk and vegetable milk. “Comparing cow’s milk to the plant-based version is like comparing apples to oranges. Plant-based drinks don’t have the same properties as animal milk. You can use them in the same way, but they don’t give you the same substances. You can’t conclude whether one variant is healthier than another.” According to a nutritionist, this does not mean that one is better. “Both products have their own characteristics.”
Many Dutch people have grown up with the idea that milk is good for us. Do we really need cow’s milk for our health? Not according to bot. “Those who follow a healthy and varied diet will get enough protein, vitamins and minerals.” According to a nutritionist, there is no difference between cow’s milk or vegetable milk.
Which milk to choose?
So her advice is: Choose what you feel comfortable with. “Milk is good, if you are not intolerant of course. The vegetable type is also good, if you are not allergic. Choose what suits you well, and above all choose what you like.”
However, the nutritionist adds: “If you choose plant-based drinks, it’s best to choose the ones with no added sugar and with the highest possible amount of nuts, seeds, legumes, or grains.” This way you can be sure that you are making the healthiest choice from the vegan dairy shelves.
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Nutrition under the microscope: Is cow’s milk healthier than plant milk?
