THOSE with a love-hate-relationship with dairy may know all too well how hard it is to give it up completely.
Unless one is brought up a vegan, is on a conscious dietary reform, or is battling an allergy that puts him/her at a health risk, it takes more than the occasional bowel discomfort to skip it during a meal.
The rise of vegan milk and how we came to love it
Decades ago, options of the various non-dairy milks we see today (such as macadamia, cashew, almond, oat, etc) only catered to a niche market.
These milks could only be found at supermarkets that carry a lot of western-based goods. But as sales took off over the years that made vegan items commercially viable, non-dairy milk options are seen populating even the shelves of our local grocers.
Indeed, we have grown from the days of having non-dairy alternatives being narrowed to just soy milk.
Apart from the culinary aspect, there is also a dietary consideration as to why vegan goods are growing in public acceptance.
Do note that most nutritionists would not recommend giving up an entire food group unless you have a pressing reason to. This is because each group provides different, vital nutrients and energy to enable our bodies to work properly.
This, of course, includes dairy. Apart from it being a staple in many people's lives, dairy contains nutrients like vitamin D and calcium that are good for our health.
There are also arguments whereby a dairy-heavy diet may contribute to bloating, migraine, and fatigue.
So, if you do not have much of a choice but to try and forego any animal by-products for your next milk intake, fret not. The Vibes have put some of the available dairy alternatives to a blind taste test to see which flavour profile fits the majority. – The Vibes, April 2, 2201
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