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From oats to almonds, soy to hemp, milk alternatives have long been a welcome addition to our refrigerators.
The alternatives are often concerns about allergies or intolerances, efforts to be more sustainable, or taste preferences.
However, some alternative milks are more nutritious than others, and research shows that the most nutritious of them all is probably not what you’re drinking right now. In fact, a study by the US-based Food Safety and Health Institute revealed that pea milk was the richest in minerals of them all.
In fact, researchers found that only pea and soy milk have higher levels of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium than cow milk. , zinc, and selenium.
To conclude, the researchers, who presented their findings at the American Chemical Society’s Fall Meeting in Chicago, examined the nutritional profiles of almonds, cashews, coconuts, hemp, oats, peas, rice and soy milk. As part of that, we measured levels of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
In case you didn’t know, pea milk is actually made from pea protein, which is extracted from yellow peas rather than green peas. Blend with water. We may not have timed it yet, but Sproud and Mighty both have versions on UK supermarket shelves.
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Scientists, including researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Food and Drug Administration, aren’t trying to recommend one type of plant-based milk over another, but rather helping consumers make more informed choices. They also warned that mineral content can vary between brands.
What’s more, for those who like milk, it remains a highly nutritious option, rich in vitamin B12 and calcium. Previous studies have also found it to be associated with increased bone density, which can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
So there are many things to consider before building your next kappa. Speaking of which, he found that drinking two cups of tea a day prolongs his life.
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