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A guide to vegan (plant based) milks
- stevespang 5y agoYou left out: Soy, almond, and cashew (all nut milks) have large amounts of oxalic acid, an anti-nutrient that can cause kidney stones. Protein: Cow's Milk has 8 grams per 8 oz. Flax milk has ZERO oxalates and also 8 grams per 8 oz (due to pea protein added) Flax milk is the ONLY alt milk to have Omega 3's, sadly lacking in the typical American diet - - and recently found to reduce Migraine headaches better than many drugs. The Winner ? Good Kharma unsweetened Flax milk, I drink it everyday. I add natural zero calorie sweeteners and great flavors. Further down in HackerNews: A Diet Lacking in Tryptophan Alters Gut Microbiota, Increases Inflammation https://scitechdaily.com/a-diet-lacking-in-tryptophan-alters-gut-microbiota-increases-inflammation/ https://scitechdaily.com/a-diet-lacking-in-tryptophan-alters... Plant-based sources of tryptophan include leafy greens, sunflower seeds, watercress, soybeans, oats pumpkin seeds, mushrooms, broccoli, and PEAS, which are included Good Kharma Flax Milk