{"id":369,"date":"2021-07-20T14:24:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T14:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wishesnkisses.com\/?p=369"},"modified":"2022-05-30T16:14:32","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T16:14:32","slug":"is-oat-milk-good-for-you-health-benefits-and-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wishesnkisses.com\/is-oat-milk-good-for-you-health-benefits-and-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Oat Milk Good for You? Health Benefits and Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone is talking about oat milk! There are TickTocks about it, YouTube videos about it, articles about it (guilty as charged), but 10 years ago, you wouldn\u2019t have heard a peep about this new non-dairy creamy drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before this trend started, non-dairy drinkers would stick to soya milk. It was a drink that people went to for decades, and not long ago, almond milk was the new alpha drink. So why is oat milk taking center stage, and is its new fame as great as everyone says it is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That question has been answered by yours truly. We\u2019ll tell you what oat milk is and why it has bounced into the realm of popularity all of a sudden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have researched the trend and can tell you all the benefits and negatives you should be aware of before changing your weekly shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Oat Milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oat milk is made from oats that have been soaked in water, blended to mush, and then strained, so all you are left with is the liquid. Oats absorb water super easily, so the result is a thick and creamy texture that still contains the oats natural goodness, like it’s high fiber and high protein content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were to make the oat milk yourself, instead of throwing away the strained pulp, you could use them to make oatmeal cookies or add them to your morning porridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because oat milk doesn\u2019t come from an animal, many vegans choose to use this as an alternative to cow’s milk. And because it naturally doesn\u2019t contain any lactase, many lactose-intolerant people like to use it instead of lactose-free milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some oat milks are just made from oat and water. But, like with everything, sweeteners often get added. The typical sweeteners you would find in oat milk are vanilla, dates, and cinnamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally oat milk was only available if you made it yourself, but one reason for its rapid popularity is due to companies like Oatly<\/a>, Minor Figures<\/a>, and Planet Oat<\/a>, who have started to sell it in stores, thereby making it a more accessible and hassle-free alternative.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Is Everyone Drinking Oat Milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because oat milk can be bought in stores, its popularity has massively increased, but that’s not the only reason for the boom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the years creep by, everyone is realizing that climate change is real, and although big businesses have the most sway on how our world will be affected, we can still do our bit to combat the global crisis. Oat milk is one way to cut down on CO2 emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we look specifically at Oatly\u2019s greenhouse gas production, we can see a massive difference compared to cow\u2019s milk with the same production rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, we aren\u2019t going to pull out some massive graphs and talk all science-y to you (although if you want to look at the study yourself, click here<\/a>). Instead, we will just give you the big figures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oat Milk produced 80% less CO2 emission than cows milk. They need 60% less energy overall than cow\u2019s milk production. It can be grown in most climates, so you don\u2019t have to create growing spaces in bio-diverse landscapes (like tropical rainforests). Oat milk uses less water than any other milk product, and it needs less land to grow the same amount of product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If all that information was too much, then let me break it down. Oat Milk is the best milk for the environment. It is the best in almost every category. If you want to see a 5 minute YouTube video that goes into more detail, click here<\/a>. If you want to read about the environmental comparisons between the top 4 milks, then skip to our \u201cWhich Milk Is Best For The Environment?\u201d section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are currently living in a generation that cares about the environment and our effect on the planet. So it\u2019s not a surprise that when a common food item that reduces our negative impact on the world becomes widely available, it also becomes super popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Oat Milk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning to make a lifestyle change, you need to know the good and bad about oat milk. We will go into more detail about how one milk compares against another later, but let’s focus on the benefits of oat milk against no milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n