While plant-based milks are beneficial under certain conditions, it is not entirely true that they outweigh the benefits of cow’s milk. For this reason, it is important to make a comparison. Let’s find out together!
Have you compared plant milks and do they really make a positive change compared to the consumption of cow’s milk? Despite the misconceptions surrounding milk consumption, the scientific evidence continually contradicts itself. This means that there is no causal link between the consumption of this drink and the development of any disease.
For this reason, the objective is to mention the properties present in cow’s milk and to make a comparison with vegetable milks in order to know the benefits supported by science and to dispel the myths that are currently being disseminated.
Animal milk, mainly cow’s milk, has been part of the Western diet for many years. Its consumption has been associated with weight growth in childhood, an indicator that tells us about adequate growth and development.
Nutritional Intake and Impact on Growth: Are They Similar?
Currently, many families have chosen to consume plant milks, such as soy and almond milk, due to false beliefs. However, plant-based milks are less rich in protein and fat than cow’s milk, and therefore do not have the same impact on the growth of children. Remember, protein has been shown to be essential for healthy muscles.
In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2017, for every cup of plant-based milk consumed, children were 0.4 cm shorter than the population who consumed plant-based milk.
Likewise, there was a difference of 1.5 cm between the height of three-year-old preschoolers who consume three cups of plant-based milk per day and the population of cows who drink milk.
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