About Milk alternatives

There are many reasons you might search for an alternative for dairy, the most common being allergies and lactose intolerance.

Some people choose to not consume dairy to follow a vegan diet, which avoids any foods that come from an animal, including milk, cheese, eggs, and honey.

Others may cut dairy out of their diet to avoid hormones and antibiotics in conventional milk, as an acne treatment, or when following the popular Paleo diet.

Soy isoflavones have been shown to be beneficial in preventing heart disease, and at least 10 milligrams per day can decrease breast cancer recurrence by 25 percent. Increased soy consumption may be beneficial for menopausal women.