While calcium occurs naturally in animal milk, its levels are much lower in dairy alternatives made from plants.

In terms of cooking, any type of plant-based milk can ... is quite neutral-tasting, although some people can detect a bean flavour,” Ridley says. Nutritionally, it’s the best swap for cow ...

Here’s what to know when swapping in dairy-free alternatives like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk in baked goods like ...

get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. Pint for pint, cow's milk has a carbon footprint between 2.5 and three times larger than plant-based alternatives. And it's generally ...