The vegetable drinks They were already popular throughout the world, which increased its demand. Whether due to specific diets, lactose intolerance problems caused by cow’s milk or the replacement of animal derived products, more and more people choose them.
Given this, the McGill University in Montreal, Canada, asked how healthy these alternatives are compared to the cow’s milkso he analyzed the nutritional value of the three most popular: almond, rice and coconut.
Alternatives to cow’s milk
When studying the most popular options, analysts determined that:
Almond milk
While this drink has a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, which contribute to weight loss and the reduction of bad cholesterol, it also has a remarkable low amount of proteins and carbohydrates.
Rice milk
This option has a sweet taste, but lacks calcium and vitamin D, which are nutrients that cow’s milk already provides naturally. However, it is rich in carbohydrates and provides a greater amount of calories, proteins and fats.
Coconut milk
This drink lacks proteins and has very few carbohydrates, it is recommended that its consumption be prior to its packaging and storage since its nutritional values decline with those procedures. But what is good is that it helps reduce bad cholesterol, due to the cardioprotective effects of its oleic properties.
Cow’s milk, the healthiest
However, after all these analyzes, it was concluded that Cow’s milk is effectively the most complete due to fats, carbohydrates and proteins that contributes.
The Federal Consumer Attorney’s Office (Profeco) He did a similar study and reached the same result in 2016, after analyzing more than 20 drinks, among which were almond, coconut, rice and hazelnut.
It also provides essential vitamins such as vitamin B12, which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and the formation of red blood cells.
Cow’s milk contains high levels of calciuma mineral that is essential for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth. It is also an important source of high quality proteins, which are vital for the repair and construction of body tissues.
Source: Ambito
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