Replacing cow milk with other alternative

Milk is a widely consumed health beverage across the world. Especially, we Indians cannot live without our trusted cow’s milk, it happens to be an inseparable part of our daily diet. Right from being a daily dose of good health to being that perfect ingredient for various sweet and savoury delicacies, cow milk can amp up the taste as well as health quotient of a dish. Known for its innumerable health benefits and cow milk is a perfect replacement for a complete balanced meal. Cow milk is extremely nutritious and has an array of nutrients, which makes it a whole meal in itself. It is the storehouse of quality protein that helps in giving ample strength to the building block of cells. It contains nine essential amino acids, which are proven for their incredible health benefits. Cow milk is essential in strengthening your immune system and repair the damaged cells and tissues.

However looking at the wider perspective, we get to realise that

in our march to give nourishment to our own children, we tend to wean of the little calves from their mother’s milk.

But, "every problem has a solution." We can replace the cows milk with alternatives such as:

Soy milk 

Almond milk

Oat milk etc

Let's study their nutritional values one by one.

• SOY MILK : When compared to the environmental impact of cow's milk, soy definitely comes out on top. Greenhouse gas emissions: a 200ml glass of soy milk is responsible for around 0.195kg of CO2e. Research by scientist David Pimentel concluded that 1 calorie of milk protein requires 14 calories of fossil fuel energy to produce.

• ALMOND MILK :Although almond milk is not nearly as nutritious as cow's milk, enriched products come close. They frequently contain added vitamin D, calcium, and protein, making them more similar to regular milk in nutritional content. However, almond milk is naturally rich in several vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin E.

 • OAT MILK: A one cup serving of oat milk provides 130 calories, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 2.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fats, 2 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, 35 percent of your daily recommended allowance for calcium and 25 percent of your recommended daily allowance for vitamin D. Oat milk contains less protein than cow’s milk and soy milk, but more protein than plant-based milk alternatives such as almond, cashew, coconut and rice milk.

Though these alternatives aren't better than the cows milk, still we should drink them to save the cows and environment. Remember, "Your Choice Can Save The World".