Are you looking for an alternative to regular milk but you’re still concerned about maintaining that same nutritional value? Sacrificing dairy doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the nutrients, there are many healthy milk alternatives.
5 best alternatives to cow’s milk
Almond milk
Oat milk
Soy milk
Coconut milk
Camel milk
Why is Almond milk a healthy milk alternative?
Rich in good fats
High in vitamin E
Lactose free
Low in calories
Contains 45% calcium
Almond milk is a well-known alternative for those who cannot drink regular milk. As almond milk is nut based, there is naturally no lactose making it a worry free alternative for those who are dairy and lactose intolerant. Although this milk is high in calcium, one of the nutritional factors to consider is its low levels of protein, for every cup of almond milk, it only contains 1g of protein. Regular milk contains 8g.
Why is Oat milk a healthy milk alternative?
Lactose free
35% calcium per glass
Contains beta-glucans
Fortified - added vitamins
Oat milk is a healthy alternative to regular dairy milk for those who are lactose intolerant or choose to not consume animal based products. Oat milk is generally fortified with vitamins, this means that the nutrients found in oat milks may be healthy but are they processed and added in. This is a factor to consider when looking for an alternative milk, there are nutrients in oat milk but it is not the most natural source.
Why is Soy milk a healthy milk alternative?
Low in calories
High in protein
Contains 40% calcium
Lactose free
Soy milk is commonly chosen as a healthy alternative to regular milk due its high percentages of calcium and protein. A factor to be wary of when consuming soy milk is its high levels of isoflavones, these are compounds similar to estrogen that have been said to impact thyroid function and cause other issues.
Why is Coconut milk a healthy milk alternative?
Lactose free
45% calcium per cup
High in potassium
Coconut milk is a great alternative to regular dairy as it has a high percentage of calcium but contains no lactose. In saying this, unless it is fortified, coconut milk does not have much of a nutritional value on its own and contains 0g of protein.
Why is camel milk one of the healthiest milk alternatives?
Naturally low in fat
Least amount of preservatives
Contains 282g of Calcium per cup
Contains Lactoferrin – for gut health
Contains protective proteins – aids in immune boosting
High in protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C
Camel milk is naturally low in fat
Camel milk is naturally the low-fat alternative. There is no fat taken out, it's completely naturally this way. Any of the milks with a low fat or skim status have been heavily processed to remove the bulk of the fat solids. Camel milk is all natural with minimal interference giving you the most natural milk possible.
“NOTHING ADDED- NOTHING TAKEN”
Camel milk is great for Gut health – contains Lactoferrin
Camel milk is rich in Lactoferrin, this is great for gut health. Lactoferrin is normally extracted out of regular dairy to go into infant formulas, pro-biotics and so on. So for those of you with a sensitive stomach, camel milk is a completely natural and pure source of lactoferrin.
Camel milk aids in strengthening the immune system – contains protective proteins
Camel milk encourages a strong immune system as it contains a series of protective proteins such as lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, immunoglobulin G, and immunoglobulin A. As appose to regular milk and other milk alternatives, Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds are also found to be naturally higher in camel milk. This equips the body with an extra source of protective nutrients.
Camel milk is high in protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C
Camel milk has a very diverse nutritional value. In comparison to other milk alternatives, Camel milk is higher naturally in Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin C. and Iron. It contains a high level of protein but is low in fat. This makes it a great alternative for those who are looking for a more natural but fairy free equivalent to low fat milk.
Camel milks pasteurisation method protects nutrients
The pasteurising / heating of milk at The Camel Milk Co Australia is low heated which doesn't destroy the quality of the milk etc. As opposed to how major other factories quickly heat at higher temperatures. Heat is the enemy of naturally occurring enzymatic and whole nutritional benefits found in any food but particularly camels milk. Other methods of pasteurisation heat the milk to a point where it is effectively sterilised, losing the majority of goodness from the milk.
“GREAT CARE IS TAKEN AT THE CAMEL MILK CO AUSTRALIA WITH OUR FRESH AND FREEZE DRIED POWDER TO MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY AND WHOLENESS OF THE MILKS NATURAL QUALITIES”
If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to regular milk and are concerned about getting the correct nutrients into your diet, think camel milk.
Bursting with nutrients and a mass of benefits, it’s the obvious alternative!
“FINALLY, A REAL MILK ALTERNATIVE”