Nutrition of Cow's Milk vs Plant-Based Milk According to Nutrition Experts

<b>Nutrisi Susu Sapi vs. Susu Plant-Based Menurut Ahli Gizi</b>

"Nutrition of Cow's Milk vs. Plant-Based Milk According to Nutrition Experts"

Dream - Milk is a drink that we have known and consumed since childhood. Besides having a delicious taste, milk is also a source of calcium, protein, and several vitamins that are good for the body.

"As we know, milk can come from two sources, namely animal protein and plant-based. Initially, cow's milk or milk sourced from animal protein was consumed the most by people of all ages and backgrounds. As time goes by, the number of plant-based milk enthusiasts also increases due to various reasons."

Do you know, Dream friends, what sets them apart even though they both have benefits for the body? Is the nutrition the same? Let's find out the answer!

"Susu Sapi" in English is "Cow's Milk".

As mentioned earlier, this milk is obtained through cow milking. Cow's milk has also been a complement to human nutrition for centuries. These nutrients include animal protein, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 which are beneficial for bone growth and health.

"Unfortunately, besides containing those nutrients, cow's milk also contains high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol. Moreover, the animal protein and lactose it contains cannot be tolerated by everyone."

"Susu Plant-Based" in English is "Plant-Based Milk".

Plant-based milk or also known as plant-based milk is made from plants, such as soybeans, almonds, wheat, coconuts, and other plants. So, this type of milk does not contain any animal protein at all.

Different from cow's milk, the protein contained in plant-based milk derived from plants is vegetable protein. However, the nutrients offered by this milk are also almost the same as those found in cow's milk, namely calcium and vitamin D.

For Dream friends who have lactose allergies or are vegetarian, this milk can be an alternative to cow's milk. This is because plant-based milk does not contain lactose and animal protein. It doesn't stop there, this milk contains much less saturated fat and cholesterol, you know!

"Is Cow's Milk and Plant-Based Milk Equivalent?"

According to many nutrition experts, plant-based milk can be a healthy choice, especially if we choose dairy products wisely and continue to consume other foods that provide balanced nutrition. However, it is important to remember that each person has different nutritional needs. So, before you switch to another type of milk, it is advisable to consult with a doctor or nutrition expert first.

As mentioned above, plant-based milk is actually just an alternative for those who want to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol levels or avoid animal protein and lactose.

"\u201cPlant-based protein as well as animal-based protein milk are both nutritious and healthy drinks. Plant-based milk is an alternative choice for those who are unable to digest and process lactose, as well as those with specific protein allergies.\u201d"

According to Dr. Christopher Andrian, M.Gizi, Sp. GK, Specialist Doctor of Clinical Nutrition at Siloam TB Simatupang Hospital during the Media Gathering event "Ngopi Susu" #2, on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Jakarta.

Doctor Chris also continued that in general, plant-based milk still requires the addition of nutrients. So, if you don't have specific needs, Dr. Chris suggests continuing to consume animal protein milk.

Friend Dream also cannot choose any animal protein milk. One of the good milk to consume is pasteurized fresh milk because its nutrition is more complete, such as the milk produced by Greenfields Indonesia.

Susu Greenfields is pasteurized fresh milk, which is claimed to be able to help produce high levels of essential amino acids. This is one of the important nutrients that cannot be produced by our bodies on their own.

You also need to know that Greenfields' pasteurized fresh milk is the best choice for liquid animal-based milk. This is because the milk contains BioActive nutrients or natural compounds that are beneficial for the body and are not found in other types of liquid milk. So, Sahabat Dream, are you interested in trying it? Report by Marha Adani Putri.

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