In this series, Dr. Greg Miller, Ph.D., FACN, answers questions received from the health and wellness community.
Question: What’s the difference between cow’s milk and plant-based alternatives?
Answer: There is an extensive body of research linking milk consumption to health benefits. Although milk and plant-based alternatives sit side-by-side in the dairy case, non-dairy alternatives often do not provide the same nutrient profile as cow’s milk.
You can count on cow’s milk to have a consistent composition as reflected in its standard of identity. By contrast, the composition of plant-based alternatives varies by brand.
Here are a few more things to keep in mind as you help people navigate their beverage choices:
Answer: There is an extensive body of research linking milk consumption to health benefits. Although milk and plant-based alternatives sit side-by-side in the dairy case, non-dairy alternatives often do not provide the same nutrient profile as cow’s milk.
You can count on cow’s milk to have a consistent composition as reflected in its standard of identity. By contrast, the composition of plant-based alternatives varies by brand.
Here are a few more things to keep in mind as you help people navigate their beverage choices:
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