Milk found in the supermarket sucks: here's how to make your own

 

Milk found in the supermarket sucks: here's how to make your own

 

 

It's not always easy to go dairy-free, but it is possible. Here are some tips for anyone who wants to try it out:

 

Don't worry about trying to substitute milk with soy or rice milk. Those milk were designed for people who can't drink regular milk, not to replace it. You're better off just avoiding the dairy than making a subpar imitation of it.  

There are many different types of plant-based milk that you can use instead - soy, coconut cream, almond/coconut/cashew milk - and they're all pretty tasty! I recommend starting with whatever you have at home because they don't take much time or effort.

Buy some cheese

There are countless types of plant-based milk that you can use instead of regular milk, but make sure it's tasty whatever style you choose.

I recommend starting with the type of milk you have at home and gradually switching to other types. If you're not buying any, there are some excellent options: coconut cream, almond/coconut/cashew milk, or soy.

If your child is a picky eater and has difficulty accepting new foods, cheese is an excellent option for them to try. It isn't too complicated to make either! All it takes is some plain breadcrumbs and vegan cheese slices (you can get these in most grocery stores).

One of the most common topics in discussion is the best milk for the environment. This article will discuss the pros and cons of dairy milk, soy milk, and almond milk.

 

Dairy milk has a lot of environmental impacts because it takes about 6 liters of water to produce 1 liter of cow's milk. The cows consume crops that need pesticides to grow well, resulting in more chemicals spilling over into waterways like rivers and lakes (those pesticides can harm aquatic life). Dairy cows also produce methane gas, which is terrible for air quality. On top of that, dairy cows create manure that needs water to be kept in pits or lagoons to prevent odor and potential runoff into rivers or groundwater sources. And when

 

Soy milk is the most water-efficient of plant-based milk because it takes about 1 liter of water to produce 1 liter of soy milk. None of the other plant-based milk is as efficient, but one cup of almond milk has a higher percentage for use than dairy or soy. It takes about 26 gallons to produce that single cup.