Discover the two best types of plant-based milk for longevity and healthy aging, according to Blue Zones research.

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Nowadays, this isnt exactly the casein fact, in 2022,41 percent of U.S. households purchased plant-based milk.

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Dairy cows contribute alarge amount of greenhouse gassesdamaging to the environmentmuch more than vegan milk alternatives, comparatively speaking.

We also know that some plant-based milks are just as nutritious, if not more, than cows milk.

Lets delve into each.

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Whats more, the idea thatdairy is bad for youis a misconception, according to registered dietitians.

(Unless, again, you have alactose intolerance or milk protein allergy).

Indeed, there are tons of alt-milk brands these days, making choosing just one extremely tough.

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What makes it so great, you may wonder?

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