protein, has 50% more calcium than dairy milk and has a sweet and faint nutty taste. Unsweetened cashew milk has 1/3 of the calories of skim milk with 25 calories per serving, making it a good choice for people who want to reduce their total daily calorie intake.
Additionally, it’s thick, rich and creamy texture is an especially delicious option to use as a dairy replacement in smoothies and desserts and is also quite easy and inexpensive to make at home.
For many people, cow’s milk may be hard to break away from, but, if you’re wanting to forgo using dairy milk for health or ethical reasons, there are plenty of great alternatives. Read labels to check for added sweeteners, additives and thickeners and choose the best dairy-free option that satisfies you the most and ultimately does your body and health good.
Shawna Davis is a wellness journalist and the founder and creator of the wellness lifestyle blog, Froing and Flowing. Beyond the blog, she is a certified yoga instructor, wife, dog mama and is a natural hair enthusiast that’s passionate about health, wellness, and natural beauty. You can follow her on Instagram @itsshawnadavis.