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Fran Costigan - Dairy Alternatives, Plant Milk and Beyond
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 1:00 pm Pacific, 4:00 pm Eastern
Today’s profusion of non-dairy options is astonishing, and maybe just a tad confusing. Join Chef Fran, our director of Vegan Pastry at Rouxbe, to explore the vast array of plant milk… Read More.
Question:
Can you comment on the use of plant based milks with toddlers and young adolescents. What is the current (unbiased) science saying about this plant based alternative?
— Dr NANCY NAPOLITANO
Answer:
I would say do some research and go to very, you know, go to researchers that are real scientists. I can't really talk to that. I'm not an expert on that at all. I think the important thing is what can you your Child tolerate do they have any allergies and don't rely on these milks for everything, you know again rotate your Foods Kathy wants to know which plant-based milks are the healthiest substitute for cow's milk. Well, I think all of them are healthier than cow's milk again soy milk has the most protein. and so I think it to my mind it is the healthiest one. Look I look for plant milks that have the least amount of added stuff. So if you've got a plant milk, that's just whatever you're nut or seed or being or flake is and water. You're good to go.
