Milk: Animal or Plant – Which is Best?

Today, your milk mustache may not come from drinking a glass of dairy milk. There are so many milk options readily available at your supermarket and just as many homemade milk recipes online. With all of the debate over whether drinking milk, from animals or plants, is good for your health, people want and need to know the truth. Here we’ve gathered more information on four different types of milk (almond, oat, soy, and dairy) so you can compare and make the choice based on what’s best for you and your loved ones.  Almond Milk Almond milk has gained a lot of popularity for several healthy reasons. It is dairy-free, which is appealing to anyone who is lactose intolerant or vegan. Almond milk is lower in calories than dairy milk and has no cholesterol so it’s often included in weight-loss diets. Almond milk has a mild nutty flavor so, it’s a great option to add to your morning shake, smoothie, or cup of coffee. What’s In It? To make almond milk, almonds are ground up and soaked in water. The mixture is filtered and the liquid that remains is almond milk. To make almond milk more nutritious, manufacturers fortify almond...