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Oat, full cream, soy: should you be drinking milk?
Aug 7, 2024
Matthew Evans, a farmer and author renowned for his insights into dairy alternatives, dives into the shifting landscape of milk consumption in Australia. He discusses rising lactose intolerance and the growing awareness of environmental and animal welfare issues. They compare the health and sustainability of dairy versus alternatives like soy, almond, and oat milk. Evans sheds light on the nutritional limitations of plant-based milks and the importance of organic options in supporting health.
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- The decline in dairy milk consumption in Australia is linked to rising awareness of lactose intolerance and environmental concerns.
- Plant-based milk alternatives may lack essential nutrients found in dairy milk, leading to potential vitamin deficiencies among consumers.
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Decline in Dairy Milk Consumption
Dairy milk consumption has significantly decreased over the past decade, with people drinking less due to various factors. In Australia, annual milk consumption dropped from 106 liters to 93 liters per person from 2012 to 2022. The trend is even more pronounced in the US, where per capita milk consumption decreased from 170 liters in 1945 to just 60 liters in 2021. This decline can be attributed to rising awareness of lactose intolerance among the population, environmental concerns related to dairy farming, and the proliferation of plant-based milk alternatives.
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