World Plant Milk Day 2023
The global event of World Plant Milk Day is observed every year on August 22 to raise awareness about the healthy and sustainable milk choices that we can include in our regular diet. Milk is regarded as the ‘whole food’ and forms an important part of an ideal healthy diet. The occasion of World Plant Milk Day focuses on highlighting the importance of plant milk, which is an extremely healthy option for other types of milk.
History: The history of World Plant Milk Day goes back to the year 2017 and was established by the co-founder of Plant Based News, Robbie Lockie. With the collaborative efforts between PBN and ProVeg in 2018, this occasion became a unique way to educate people to make healthier choices for better health and happy life. The campaign was started to attract millions of people from around the world to make the switch from dairy milk to plant-based alternatives.
Significance: The occasion of World Plant Milk Day plays an integral role in creating awareness about healthy milk choices. It reminds us that drinking plant milk has several benefits. You help to eliminate animal cruelty and reduce global warming, just by drinking a glass of milk. According to WebMD, plant-based milk is an option for people who can’t or don’t want to drink traditional dairy milk harvested from cows, sheep, or goats. Some people turn to plant-based milk due to an allergy or intolerence to cow’s milk, including lactose intolerence. These dairy alternatives are also part of a vegan lifestyle since no animal products are used to make them.
Theme: The theme for World Plant Milk Day 2023 is “Showcasing how dairy is reducing its environmental footprint, while also providing nutritious foods and livelihoods”, according to worldmilkday.org.
Almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, rice milk, hemp milk, and flax milk are some of the most popular plant milks that are available in the market. They are rich in nutrients, the risk of cholesterol is low and are not heavy on the digestive system, making them an ideal alternative to dairy milk. It is also important to remember that the production of plant milk is cruelty-free. However, we should try to avoid plant milk with added preservatives and sweeteners and look for unsweetened plant milk for consumption.
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