Did you know that plant-based milk has grown in popularity around the world, especially in the Philippines? There are Filipinos who have started exploring non-lactose alternatives as part of their health and fitness routines.
This year, plant-based products placed fourth in global food trends as more people purchase them for their homes. For those who are looking to try out plant-based milk, here are some helpful facts to keep in mind:
#1 Plant milks are nutritious, thanks to the natural goodness from plants.
In addition to their intrinsic nutritional benefits, plant milks can be enriched with calcium and vitamin D, the key essential micronutrients present in milk. Other nutritional benefits of plants used in beverages include:
| Plant Varieties | Key Nutritional Benefits |
| Soy | High-quality protein and healthy polyunsaturated fats |
| Oat | Gut-friendly dietary fiber and heart-healthy beta-glucan |
| Almond | Vitamin E antioxidant and healthy monounsaturated fats |
For some products, such as Vitasoy Plus (Milky Flavor, Oat Flavor, Original Flavor, Milky Vanilla Flavor, Milky Oat Flavor and Milky Almond Flavor), fortified plant milk can even provide as much as 36% more calcium than regular milk.
