(Food-Beverage-News.Com, October 24, 2014 ) Wellington, Wellington -- Cow's milk, has been often said, contains large amount of calcium and for that reason it is highly recommended to be had as a healthy beverage for children and elderly to support healthy bones. It is easy to see that at around 300 mg of calcium per cup of cow's milk would be a great natural source. However more and more scientific studies are reporting detrimental health effects linked to milk consumption.
The most startling fact is that the body absorbs a fraction of the calcium in cow's milk particularly if pasteurized. Furthermore, making matters worse, the body actually increases calcium loss from the bones due to cow's milk intake. Like all animal protein, milk acidifies the body pH level, which in turn triggers a bio/chemical correction to neutralize the acidity. Calcium itself is an excellent acid neutralizer and the biggest storage of calcium in the body are the bones. And herein lies the problem: the much needed calcium from the bones is used to neutralize the acidifying effect of cow's milk. Once calcium is pulled out of the bones, it leaves the body via the urine. Thus the net result after consuming cow's milk is an actual calcium deficit.
There is much written about the benefits of almond milk and furthermore the benefits of homemade almond milk. It had been said that plant based milk alternatives like Almond milk or the non-dairy milk product category was created to accommodate people who are lactose intolerant or have vegan dietary restrictions. Nowadays the milk alternatives are gaining general popularity.
Almond milk is made by first soaking raw almonds, mincing and then mixing ground almonds with water and straining it to remove almond skins and sediment. Almond milk has been used since the Middle Ages as a substitute for cow's milk. But needless to say one cannot be completely replaced with the other without comparing the two and addressing the potential shortfall.
Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is a much healthier choice. It contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function. It also contains high levels of antioxidants, so it can help prevent many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging. Cow's milk contains a lot more calories and fat than almond milk, making almond milk the better choice for those following a diet regime. Cow's milk also contains saturated fat and cholesterol; whereas almond milk is free of both saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a healthier choice, for those with cardiovascular problems.
While undisputed cow's milk contains high levels of calcium, it is clear that this calcium is not absorbed well as described above. Furthermore, often cows milk is often fortified with vitamins to help you meet your daily requirements, almond milk on the other hand naturally contains higher levels of a wide range of necessary vitamins. Protein seems to be the only thing that cow's milk has more of than almond milk. In fact about 8 times more per average serving – But is it worth considering when the result is a calcium deficiency and a compromised bone structure?
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