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Milk Substitutes - Coggle Diagram
Milk Substitutes
Soy Milk
Benfits
reduces risk of cancer
Can help support healthy muscles and organs
Provides an instant energy boost
Effective weight loss supplement
Maintains blood pressure
strengthens blood vessels
Disadvantages
Can cause allergic reactions
can cause breathing problems
can cause illnesses
Sustainability
has low greenhouse gas emissions
uses the least amount of water
Almond Milk
Benfits
Helps to prevent cancer
Boosts immune system
Helps strengthen muscles and skin
Beneficial in improving vision
Maintains blood pressure
Helps maintain good kidney health
Rich in vitamins
Disadvantages
poor source of fat and nutrients
poor source of protein
Harmful to the environment (high water consumption)
Sustainability
high water use
high pesticide use
uses the least amount of greenhouse gas emissions.
Rice Milk
Benefits
good source of calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
It's the least allergenic of milk alternatives.
is naturally sweeter than other milk alternatives.
Low fat and low protein option
Disadvantages
Not a good source of protein
Inorganic arsenic levels leads to health risks
high in sugar and carbohydrates
Sustainability
rice is water needy
produces more greenhouse gas emissions than any other plant milk
Coconut Milk
Benefits
Reinforces the immune system
Relaxes muscles and nerves
Contributes to strong healthy bones
Maintains blood sugar pace
Reduces joint inflammation
Disadvantages
Contains high levels of calories and fats
consuming too much can result in weight gain
not the healthiest option
Sustainability
absorbs carbon dioxide
significantly less water than dairy cows
limited land area for coconuts to thrive