It also makes you gain weight.
Many people drink milk every day, for breakfast or with their coffee. But not all milks are nutritionally equal and some can even be bad for your health. If you prefer “milk” or “vegetable drinks”, “be careful with oat “milk” which can, in high doses, be inflammatory to the intestines“, indicates Audrey Vergesnaturopath. You can drink it in moderation and if you don’t have intestinal sensitivity. You should also limit estrogen-rich soy “milk” as much as possible, which can disrupt hormonal function. Although it is full of minerals and vitamins, coconut drink is one of the most caloric and rich in saturated fats and should be consumed in moderation.
The best plant-based drink is almond “milk” because it is very low in sugar and contains protein, fiber and omega-3. “This is also the one that I recommend“. You can also opt for rice or hazelnut drinks, preferring those with a lower carbohydrate content. To avoid being fooled, you absolutely must look at the labels, favoring “organic” products with a list of reduced ingredients, without added sugars or additives and ensuring that the naturally occurring sugar content is not too high: less than 5 grams of sugar per 100 g.
“The “worst” milk of animal origin for health is cow’s milk. It contains a growth hormone specific to its young (the calf) which allows it to be digested. However, only 5% of the adult population has this hormone. Others may therefore have difficulty digesting it. It is also very inflammatory and fatty: too much consumption can cause weight gain.“, warns our expert. It is better to opt for goat’s or sheep’s milk, which are more digestible, less inflammatory and richer in calcium.
Milk can be part of a balanced and healthy diet. As always in nutrition, the ideal remains to vary your milk consumption by alternating animal milk and plant-based drinks, in reasonable quantities, 1 to 2 glasses per day maximum.