World Plant Milk Day
Every year, World Plant Milk Day, encourages people to drink plant-derived milk. It's also a day to learn more about plant milk's nutritional value..
It's common knowledge that milk comes from cows, especially those that are black and white.. But humans drink milk that comes from other animals as well. This includes goat milk as well as milk that comes from buffalos, camels, sheep, yaks, and horses. Did you know that milk also comes from plants?? Some of the most common plant milk products include:: These are some of the most common varieties of plant milk.
- Almond
- Cashew
- Coconut
- Hemp
- Oat
- Soy
- Quinoa
- Flaxseed
Plant milk was almost unheard of five years ago.. Now, however, more and more people are switching from animal to plant milk, and more people are now switching from animal to plant milk. According to a recent report, 38 percent of households surveyed drink plant-based milk..
Why are people making the switch? Why is everyone switching? Animal milk contains a protein called lactose, which is one reason. Some people can't tolerate lactose in their diet. Symptoms of lactose intolerance include abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and indigestion. About 68 percent of the world's population is lactose intolerant. These people are missing out on a great source of calcium because they can't drink animal milk. This essential mineral helps the bones, keeps teeth clean, and allows blood to clot.
Plant milk, on the other hand, does not contain lactose. It does, however, still contain calcium.. In fact, some forms of plant milk are higher in calcium than animal milk!! Plant milk also contains less fat, less sugar, and more Vitamin D than animal milk, as shown by the table below. Many plant milk enthusiasts believe it tastes just as good as animal milk. In addition, plant milk is delectable in smoothies, cereal, and most recipes that call for milk..
How to celebrate #worldplantmilkday
On this day, milk consumers are encouraged to go dairy-free. They are also encouraged to learn more about the many different types of plant milks.. Here are some more ways to participate: Here are a few more ways to participate: Here are some more ways to participate: Here are some more ways to participate:
- Make your own plant milk
- In a dish that calls for regular milk and see how it tastes, substitute subtute plant milk in a dish that calls for regular milk
- Learn more about the health benefits of plant milk
- The survey was conducted by a questionnaire that asked friends and family about their favorite kind of milk
- Calcium supplements can be increased by increasing your calcium intake
#WorldPlantMilkDay is a hashtag on social media. Spread the word for this day on social media with #WorldPlantMilkDay.
History of the world plant milk day has a long tradition
In 2017, World Plant Milk Day was established by Robbie Lockie, cofounder of Plant Based News, who created the site. His aim was to help accelerate the transition from animal to plant milk.
