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Pros

                Plant-based milks undergo minimal processing. They are naturally low on sugar and consequently on calories. For people with
                                lactose allergies there are plenty, equally natural and healthy alternatives.



           Calcium for Your Bones                         high blood sugar when used in an unsweetened form, nor
                                                          are  they  likely  to  cause  weight  gain.  Sure,  you  can  buy
               Getting enough calcium on a plant-based diet is a   skim and fat-free milk, but plant-based milks are also a
           breeze! Especially thanks to non-dairy milks, which often   good option. Even those higher in calories such as coconut,
           have 50 percent more per serving than dairy milk does.    hemp, rice, and soy milk are still much lower in calories
           Calcium is important for healthy bones, teeth, keeping your   than dairy milk per serving.
           blood pressure low, reducing tension, aiding in overall ner-
           vous system health, and for preventing osteoporosis.  Better Digestion

           Less Sugar, Better Teeth                           Plant-based milks are usually very easy to digest, which
                                                          makes them perfect if you’re looking for ways to optimize
               A lot of people cannot drink cow’s milk due to its   your digestion on a plant-based diet. If you have a nut or soy
           natural sugar content, lactose, that may cause digestive   allergy, rice milk is an allergy-friendly option you may want
           problems and allergies. Good news: plant-based milks have   to consider. Coconut and hemp milk are other well-tolerat-
           no lactose at all and have lower sugar content in general.   ed choices as well. Most people with digestive issues notice
           Unsweetened non-dairy milk is usually free of any sugar,   they feel much better once they get rid of dairy in their diet
           with some containing only the natural sugars found in   due to the lactose dairy milk contains. If your digestion needs
           nuts and seeds. Compared to cow’s milk that contains   a tune up, give non-dairy milk a try! Non-dairy milk can do
           anywhere from 13-16 grams up in just one cup, plant-based   your body good, but is not something used exclusively at
           milks are a much better choice.                home. More and more coffee shops start using plant-based
                                                          alternative to cow’s milk as it goes better with iced coffee
           Less Calories, Slimmer Waist                   due to its lighter texture. Thanks to the booming popularity
                                                          of plant-based milk, growing number of brands concentrate
               If you’ll notice, most non-dairy milks are extremely   on producing better tasting high quality product. The more
           low in calories, though very satisfying. They don’t trigger   option we have the merrier.
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