The Mercury

4 types of milk that do your body good

- LUTHO PASIYA lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za

MILK does the body good, but health experts reveal that not everybody benefits from dairy milk.

In fact, more than half of adults have trouble digesting lactose, the sugar found in milk, and symptoms can range from GI woes to skin reactions like rashes and acne, to feeling bloated and uncomforta­ble.

But even if you can digest lactose like a profession­al, you may find another milk more in line with your dietary needs. And there are so many varieties – made from plants, nuts, and grains that you can try.

For a vegan diet, try hemp milk

Experts reveal that all of the nondairy alternativ­es are suitable for vegans, but hemp milk has a higher level of omega-3 fat than the others, which makes it a great pour for vegans looking for non-meat sources of this essential fatty acid.

Rice milk is also recommende­d as it is naturally sweeter than the others, however it has no protein.

For healthy fats, try coconut milk

Coconut milk has recently become very popular. It’s a tasty alternativ­e to cow’s milk that may also provide a number of health benefits. People generally use coconut milk as an ingredient in cooking. It can be used to thicken and sweeten savoury sauces or add creaminess and a coconut flavour to desserts.

For fewer calories, try almond milk

Those looking for a dairy-free milk substitute have probably stumbled across almond milk and wondered: “Is almond milk good for you?” Whether you’re a vegan, sensitive to milk, or just don’t like the taste, experts say almond milk is a fabulous alternativ­e.

Almond doesn’t provide as much protein or calcium to be a complete substitute.

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Milk does a body good, but health experts reveal that not everybody benefits from cow’s milk.

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