Oat, soy, almond – look in anyone’s fridge or head to a cafe and you might find a slew of plant-based drinks. We hear multiple claims about health and the environment, but are these drinks actually – as is so often claimed – better than cow’s milk, better for the climate or better for those of us with allergies? Some of these claims are true, some are not. Our fact-checkers assess seven popular statements. 1. Plant-based drinks are healthier than cow’s milk False. Milk and dairy products...
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August 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Milk vs plant-based alternatives: 7 claims put to the test
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