An option to integrate into your diet are vegetable drinks, especially for those who suffer from dairy intolerance or for those who decide to stop consuming them; There is a great variety: almond, soy, oats, among others, but how to choose? We spoke with an expert.
Mexico City, October 23 (However).- When talking about well-being and health it is important to pay attention to diet, an element that has gained strength in recent years is “plant milk” or rather, drinks of plant origin, which emerge as an alternative for those who do not consume milk due to some medical restriction or by choice. Here we tell you some points to keep in mind.
What is a vegetable drink?
Agree the text The Role of Plant-Based Beverages in Nutrition: An Expert Opinion published in PubMed Central (PMC): “Plant-based beverages, also known as dairy-free or alternative beverages, are a group of beverages prepared from plant-based raw materials, such as cereals and pseudocereals (e.g., buckwheat or quinoa), seeds, nuts, legumes, and potatoes”.
Larousse Cocina points out that “they are products that come from extracting proteins and fats from legumes, seeds, cereals”; They are often called milk because they “have a milk-like consistency” but they are not milk.
Integrate plant-based drinks
Plant-based beverages provide health benefits, Fernanda Bores, Nutritionist at Danone Mexico, spoke in an interview with However about this topic.
“Integrating plant-based drinks along with a balanced diet can have a positive impact on health because they provide essential nutrients in a practical way; they are ideal for those looking for options without lactose present in dairy products. In addition, their versatility allows them to be incorporated at different times of the day, facilitating the adoption of healthy and sustainable habits without sacrificing flavor,” said Fernanda Bores.
What should we look for when choosing?
There is a variety of plant-based drinks such as oatmeal, almond, soy or even coconut, but which one should we choose?
“The choice of one vegetable drink over another depends completely on personal needs, tastes and lifestyle. There is no ‘best’ vegetable drink, but rather the ideal choice is based on taste, use and nutritional benefits. It is advisable to look at aspects such as texture, nutritional benefits and time of consumption,” commented the specialist.
Fernanda shared with the readers of Mundane that “the almond drink is versatile and very popular, ideal for a foamy coffee”, in case you are looking to consume more protein there are also options such as Silk High Protein which goes very well in post-workout shakes. “The coconut provides freshness, the typical flavor of this ingredient and lightness; and the oatmeal contributes to digestion and works very well in culinary preparations.”
The nutritionist shared that there are options like Silk’s that respond to different needs, highlighting that its formula was renewed and is free of seals, and has six essential nutrients.
“Ultimately, the best plant-based drink will be the one that adapts to your lifestyle,” Bores highlighted.
Myths about plant-based drinks
Nutritionist Fernanda Bores shared with us two myths that still exist about plant-based drinks:
- Myth 1: Plant-based drinks sacrifice flavor and texture. “This is one of the most important purchasing barriers. There is still the idea that choosing a plant-based option means giving up flavor”
- Myth 2: Vegetable drinks are not nutritious enough. “Another common belief is that they are a nutritionally inferior alternative.” Here the specialist highlighted that there are products formulated with essential nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D.
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