Top 10 Healthiest Milks You Need to Be Drinking

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

3. Almond milk

Almond milk is a low-calorie alternative to cow milk, surprisingly, it also contains small amounts of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. To avoid any harmful added ingredients, you can make your own homemade almond milk with blending raw almonds, water and a bit of sugar together.

However, there are some important issues you need to know about the production of almond milk. Almonds require plenty of water to produce, and the only state that commercially produces them is California, which is facing a severe drought.

Yet, almond milk doesn’t have the ethical issues that cow milk has. For example, animal mistreatment, fertilizers, methane and other greenhouse gases, etc.

4. Goat milk

Goat milk contains a little bit higher amount of fats, including calories, fat, and saturated fat. But, it has lower sugar levels by one gram than cow milk. Moreover, goat milk contains more protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and D.

You may consider purchasing goat milk powder to make your own goat milk at home. Luckily, you can find goat milk in a can in the milk aisle in many grocery stores.

5. Rice milk

Rice milk is usually made with brown rice and is an ideal option in case you are allergic to soy or if you are lactose intolerant. Rice milk is also believed to be a great vegan substitute, however, it doesn’t contain a high amount protein. Also, its consistency is less thick than that of cow or soy milk.

6. Hazelnut milk

If you’re lactose intolerant, hazelnut milk could be a great option. In fact, hazelnut milk is made to have a similar texture to that of dairy cow milk and it’s a bit creamier and thicker than other milk alternatives.