The reasons for the rise of almond milk are multifaceted.
Plus, people just plain like how it tastes.
So what happens if you incorporate almond milk into your daily diet?
Don’t worry unless you’re allergic to almonds, it’s totally safe to drink (viaPopSugar).
If you usually drink 2 percent or whole milk, the difference is even greater.
Plus, people who lose weight slowly are more likely to keep the weight off in the long term.
Swapping cow’s milk for almond milk can get you closer to your weight goals without much work.
If you’re getting plenty of protein in your diet otherwise, it doesn’t matter.
So why doesn’t almond milk measure up in the protein department?
Almond milk can have unhealthy additives
Almond milk lacks the natural sweetness of regular milk.
Another additive to worry about?
Carrageenan, a seaweed-extract which is commonly used to thicken and emulsify processed foods (viaThe Kitchn).
Some scientists have linked the additive to digestive issues.
However, there are no animal or human studies to support that theory.
Anecdotally, people have reported relief from stomach issues and migraines by removing carrageenan from their diets.
Almonds require a huge amount of water to grow.
According toDatawrapper, a single almond needs 5 liters of water to grow.
Even if you’re not a tree-hugger, the effects of drought can be bad for your health.
And at least drinkers can know, almond milk is an environmental improvement over cow’s milk.
