Benefits of plant milks

Plant milks are made from wholesome plant-based ingredients, such as soybeans, oats or almonds. They are packed with plant-based goodness so you can enjoy them as part of your daily meals for good health and sustainability. Here are 8 nutritional benefits you can find in plant milks:

Plant Goodness:

1. Healthy Plant Protein
   Soy milk, like other soy foods, are a healthy source of protein! Soy protein is a high quality protein that provides all of the essential amino acids, without the burden from cholesterol and animal fats.
2. Hearty Unsaturated Fats
   Plants milks made from hearty-plant ingredients, such as soybeans and almonds, are well-known for their high ratio of healthy fatty acids – they are rich in “good” unsaturated fats that are beneficial to heart health.
3. Unique Nutrients from Plants
   Dietary fibre and other plant-based antioxidants such as isoflavones are naturally present in only PLANTS. Drinking plant milks can help to provide “good-for-you” plant-based nutrients to support your wellbeing. For example, oat milk is a source of oat beta-glucan that’s good for the gut and the heart.
4. Low Saturated fat & 0 Cholesterol
   Plants milks made from soy, oat or almonds are naturally low in saturated fat and 0 cholesterol, just like the plant-based ingredients they come from! So they can fit nicely into a heart-healthy diet that supports your wellbeing.

Made to be Good for You:

1. Hi-Calcium
   Calcium-enriched plant milks can help to meet your daily calcium need for building strong bones. They can help to provide as much calcium as milk, sometimes up to 50% more calcium,¹ without the burden from animal hormones, lactose & cholesterol.
2. Vitamins
   Almond milk is a unique source of vitamin E, an antioxidant naturally found in almonds.
   Other plant milks like soy milk and oat milk are often enriched with vitamins such as vitamin A, D and B to help fulfil you daily nutrient needs.
3. Less Energy 
   Plant milks generally contain less energy than dairy milk. For example, almond milk contains 49% less calories than whole milk.² That’s also one of the reasons why plant milk is a popular choice among calorie and weight watchers
4. No Added Sugar/ Less Sugar
   Plant milks with different flavours and nutrition profile are made available, including no added sugar and low sugar options, so you can always choose the right plant milk that best fits your lifestyle & taste buds