World Plant Milk Day
Every year on August 22nd, 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. However, 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? These are some of the most common plant milk products.
- Almond
- Cashew
- Coconut
- Hemp
- Oat
- Soy
- Quinoa
- Flaxseed
Plant milk was almost unheard of five years ago. However, more and more people are switching from animal to plant milk, which is worrying. According to a recent report, 38 percent of households surveyed drink plant-based milk.
Why is everyone making the switch? Why is everyone making the switch? Animal milk is also high in lactose, which is one of the reasons. Some people are unable to tolerate lactose in their diet. bowel cramps, bloating, diarrhea,, and indigestion are all typical of lactose intolerance. About 65% of the world's population is lactose intolerant. Since these people can't drink animal milk, they miss out on a great source of calcium. This essential mineral helps bone growth, keeps teeth clean, and helps blood to clot.
On the other hand, plant milk 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 consumers say it tastes just as good as animal milk. In addition, plant milk is delectable in smoothies, cereal, and most recipes that call for milk.
#worldplantmilkday is a worldwide plant milkday that can be tracked by anyone
On this day, milk customers 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 some 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 plant milk in a dish that calls for regular milk
- Learn more about plant milk's health benefits
- Ask your friends and family what their favorite kind of milk is
- Calcium intake can be increased by finding ways to raise your calcium intake
#WorldPlantMilkDay is a worldwide event that takes place on social media.
The first world plant milk day is the longest in history
In 2017, Robbie Lockie, cofounder of Plant Based News, introduced World Plant Milk Day. His aim was to help move from animal to plant milk, which was his aim.
