Tired and putting on weight? This could be the surprising reason

From inews.co.uk 

By Clare Wilson

Deficiency in the vital mineral iodine – typically found in dairy – can lead to weight gain, fatigue and poor brain function

Bad news for oat milk lovers: Swapping cow’s milk for vegan alternatives risks a deficiency of an essential mineral that can cause tiredness, weight gain and – in children – low intelligence.

A study has found that if people replace half the dairy products in their diet with vegan substitutes, it would cut their iodine intake by up to 28 per cent.

Iodine is needed to make the thyroid hormone, lack of which causes tiredness and weight gain.

Risks are especially high in children, teenagers and pregnant and breastfeeding women, who need more iodine to support their brain development or that of their baby.

“Strictly cutting out [dairy] is extreme. Even reducing it is a risk,” said Dr Ty Beal, a food researcher at the Swiss Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, who was not involved with the study. “When you prioritise climate at the expense of health, I think it’s irresponsible.”

Iodine consumption can vary depending on where you live, as the main repository of iodine is seawater. The mineral is found in seafood and is present in rainwater in coastal areas.

Historically, some villages in Alpine valleys with poor soils had such low iodine intake that they were known for the number of people with low thyroid function and low IQ. The original meaning of the word “cretin” was someone born with learning difficulties due to lack of iodine, although it is now considered offensive.

People in the UK are increasingly turning to non-dairy milk (Photo: Gado/Getty)

The switch to plant-based milks

Such severe deficiency is now rare, because many countries add iodine to table salt. The UK does not, because Britons have traditionally eaten a lot of dairy produce, a good source of iodine because it is added to cattle feed.

Today, however, people are increasingly drinking plant-based milks for health, climate, or ethical reasons.

The NHS says dairy products such as cheese and butter are high in saturated fat, which is bad for the heart. It advises people to buy low-fat milk or use plant substitutes as “good alternatives to dairy products”. Oat milk tends to be most popular.

The UK Climate Change Committee, which advises the Government, has net zero goals of a one-fifth cut in meat and dairy consumption by 2030, and a one-third drop by 2050.

Getting enough iodine is vital in pregnancy (Photo: Getty)

But plant-based substitutes tend to be lower in vitamins and minerals normally supplied by dairy products, said Dr Sarah Bath, associate professor at the University of Surrey, who led the research.

As well as iodine, these include calcium, and vitamins B2 and B12 – but iodine is the biggest concern, as only one in 10 plant-based products are fortified with it.

‘UK is particularly vulnerable’

To find out how recommended dietary changes would affect people’s health, Bath’s team combined UK eating habits from the last National Diet and Nutrition Survey with manufacturers’ nutritional information on their products. They published their findings in The Lancet Planetary Health.

The analysis found that at the moment, most people are getting enough iodine, apart from teenage girls, half of whom are going short.

But that would change if more people switched to dairy-free options. If teens replaced half of their dairy with plant products, 80 per cent of girls and 72 per cent of boys would be deficient.

If adults under 50 replace all of their dairy with plant products, 64 per cent of women would be deficient in iodine, while 41 per cent of men would be, researchers found.

“This is something that needs to be taken into account if diets change, not to forget about these micronutrients that are found in milk and dairy products,” said Bath. “The UK is particularly vulnerable to iodine insufficiency due to a lack of a fortification policy such as universal salt iodisation.

“People are unaware that dairy products are a major source of iodine, and that plant-based alternatives, unless fortified, have a very low iodine content.”

Other ways to get iodine

Emily Angus, senior dietitian at The Vegan Society, said: “The Vegan Society has always recommended that people choose fortified dairy alternatives. The majority of plant-based milk alternatives available to UK consumers are fortified with calcium and vitamin D as a minimum.”

Bath’s team also calculated that iodine deficiency could be avoided, even if everyone switched to vegan products, if there was standardised iodine fortification of dairy substitutes, and of bread.

If people are having non-fortified dairy substitutes, other ways to get enough iodine include taking supplements or seeking out iodised salt to add to their cooking, said Beal. Seafood and seaweed are other good sources.

It is also crucial to shake a carton of plant milk well before using – otherwise many of the nutrients sink to the bottom of the carton, he added.

https://inews.co.uk/news/tired-weight-gain-surprising-reason-4867721

Sainsbury’s Launches Kid-Friendly Soy And Oat Milk

From plantbasednews.org

An increasing number of companies and supermarkets are producing everyday basics for families who are vegan or dairy-free 

Shoppers can now purchase kid-friendly soy and oat milk products at Sainsbury’s.

The British supermarket chain sells its own private-label plant-based milk drinks for children one year old and up, fortified with essential vitamins and nutrients.

Sainsbury’s 1+ Years Soya Drink and 1+ Years Oat Drink feature added calcium, iodine, and iron, as well as vitamins A, D, B2, and B12. The soy version is also low in sugar and contains around 6.5g of protein and 1.1g of fibre per 250ml serving.

The majority of British parents and guardians would like to see more healthy vegan food options for kids - Media Credit: Plant Based News

A 2022 report by The Vegan Society found that 66.9 percent of UK parents and guardians with children under 15 would like to see more healthy vegan food options for kids. Nearly 40 percent would like to see more vegan food products specifically aimed at children, and over 68 percent said the food industry could do more to develop kid-focused options.

In 2025, Alpro launched a new range of products specifically for kids, including plant-based milk and yogurts. At the time, the company said that its Alpro Kids range contains 30 percent less sugar than comparable products and is fortified with calcium, vitamin D2, and other essential nutrients, such as iodine and vitamin B12. 

In January of this year, the largest peer-reviewed study of its kind found that well-planned plant-based diets can aid children’s growth and support their heart health. In June, a separate study found that children and teenagers are more open to meat-free diets than adults, but can struggle to maintain them without familial support.

Roughly five percent of people in the UK are lactose intolerant, including kids.

Kids don’t eat enough plant-based foods

In July, a study found that kids and young people around the world are not eating enough nutritious, sustainable, plant-based foods. The authors noted that healthy foods such as beans, legumes, and other plants can help improve youth nutrition and contribute towards global Sustainable Development Goals like ending malnutrition.

According to Sainsbury’s, its oat and soy drinks for young kids can be part of a healthy, balanced diet from one year of age, but not as the main milk alternative for children under two. The products have an RRP of £1.70 per 1-litre carton.

https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/sainsburys-launches-kid-friendly-soy-milk/

Oatly broadens emissions gap between oat milk and dairy to impressive 67%

From veganfoodandliving.com

A new life-cycle assessment has revealed environmental improvements in barista oat milk that even took Oatly by surprise, with exciting progress in land use and water efficiency, too

Oatly’s ambient barista oat drink now boasts a 67 per cent lower climate impact than chilled British cow’s milk, widening the footprint gap from 58 per cent recorded in 2021.

The increase was confirmed by an independent life-cycle analysis (LCA) conducted by Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk. Compared with its first review, published in 2022, its 2026 analysis showed that operational adjustments have yielded substantial environmental gains for Oatly.

In a statement shared on LinkedIn, Caroline Reid, Senior Sustainability Director at Oatly, called the increase “quite a jump,” emphasising that the numbers achieved were unexpected, even knowing the decisive actions the brand had taken.

“I was surprised,” she said, before explaining more of the story behind the figures.

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How Oatly slashed oat milk emissions

The Swedish plant milk pioneer achieved its significant emissions improvements through its use of oats.

In late 2025, Oatly transitioned eight of its top-selling UK barista products to 100 per cent British oats. This supply chain switch was intended to reduce raw material distribution distances and cut the product’s footprint by between 7 and 13 per cent across key markets including the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.

But the environmental advantages of Oatly’s strategy extend beyond greenhouse gases, also seeing reduced energy and water consumption across its production facilities.

Figures published in the LCA showed that in the UK, Oatly’s ambient barista drink widened the gap in land use from 19 per cent to 48 per cent compared to dairy. Meanwhile, the same product’s water use soared from a 16 per cent gap to being a massive 65 per cent more efficient than cow’s milk.

Oatly’s chilled oat milk products saw similar success, with comparable leaps in figures in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Why the dairy emissions gap continues to grow

Oatly can’t necessarily take full credit for the widening emissions gap, though its increased efficiency is a major factor. Updates to agricultural modelling standards (specifically the International Dairy Federation’s biophysical allocation framework) now attribute a larger share of environmental impact directly to milk production over meat.

Additionally, modern greenhouse gas calculations place greater weight on methane, a short-lived gas with high warming potential.

However, Oatly’s continued efforts to pioneer planet-friendly products can’t be denied. Continuing her LinkedIn post, Reid highlighted the importance of plant-based products to make environmental improvements for both consumers and organisations.

For consumers, she stated that it’s as simple as “swapping cow’s milk to Oatly in your morning latte,” while for the food industry, she expressed hope that businesses would increasingly “raise their voices asking for policies and food environments that support planetary health diets.”

She signed off with a final plea: “Can we please see more delicious plant-rich foods drop the ‘alternative’ cape to become the new norms and heroes of everyday eating?”

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/oatly-broadens-emissions-gap-oat-milk-dairy/ 

Ready-to-Drink Red Velvet Lattes

From trendhunter.com

Jolene Red is a Decadent, Cocoa-Rich Red Velvet Oat Milk Latte 

Jolene Coffee, the concert-ready canned coffee brand created by Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis and friend Shane Powers, introduced itself to live music lovers with classic Jolene Black (cold brew) and Jolene White (oat milk latte) varieties, and now, Jolene Red has joined the line-up. This indulgent ready-to-drink coffee beverage offers a dressed-up take on the classic oat milk latte, and riffs on the colour theme across the line-up in the form of a red velvet oat milk latte with lightly sweet, rich cocoa notes.

Alongside its decadent new Jolene Red Velvet Oat Milk Latte, Jolene Coffee expanded its line-up with Jolene Gold, a salted caramel oat milk latte, and Jolene Blue, a hazelnut oat milk latte. As evidenced by its choice of milk, the options across the range are vegan-friendly.

                                                                                   From: Red Velvet Milk Teas

Why This Trend Is Growing

Dessert-inspired Coffee

Decadent flavours like red velvet, salted caramel, and hazelnut signal potential for premium RTD coffee products that blur the line between café beverages and indulgent treats.

Color-coded Beverage Lines

Distinctive colour-based product naming creates shelf impact and collectible appeal, opening space for beverage brands to build memorable flavour systems.

Vegan Ready-to-drink Lattes

Oat milk-based canned lattes reflect growing demand for dairy-free convenience, positioning plant-based formats as mainstream premium coffee options.

Industries Being Reshaped

Ready-to-drink Beverages

Flavoured canned coffee formats are expanding beyond functional caffeine into lifestyle-led products with stronger branding, taste experimentation, and occasion-based appeal.

Plant-based Food

Dairy-free latte innovation shows how oat milk can support richer, dessert-like beverage profiles while appealing to vegan and flexitarian consumers.

Music and Entertainment

Celebrity-backed coffee brands tied to concert culture highlight opportunities for lifestyle products that connect fandom, beverages, and live-event consumption.

https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolene-red

What is the Best Plant-Based Milk for Coffee?

From veganuary.com

If you’re trying plant-based milk for the first time and can’t go without your daily coffee, you might be wondering which non-dairy option provides the best latte or the creamiest cappuccino.

What works best for you will depend on how you take your coffee. Oat milk is generally the best all-rounder for coffee, especially barista blends, since the fat and protein balance gives you the steam and froth you’d get from cow’s milk. Soya is a solid match for texture and protein content, while almond and coconut work better in black, iced or flavoured coffee.

In this blog, we’ll go through the options available in the UK and how to pick the best milk for your preferences.

Oat milk

Oat milk has become the UK’s most popular plant-based dairy alternative, as its thick and creamy texture rivals cow’s milk.

There are barista-style versions which have been specifically formulated to froth and hold their texture in coffee. Whether you prefer a latte, cappuccino, iced coffee or black coffee with a splash of milk, oat milk covers all bases.

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Oat milk brands to look out for:

Oatly

Alpro

Plenish

Glebe Farm

Minor Figures

Moma

MYOM

Califia Farms

Oddlygood

Supermarket own-brand

Why it’s great: It’s the most widely available barista-style plant milk in the UK and reliable for all your caffeine-related needs.

Soya milk

For those who love milky coffees like lattes or flat whites, soya barista blends are one of your best bets alongside oat.

Soya milk has a naturally sweet taste which is loved by many. However, it has a lighter texture than oat, which means it doesn’t have quite the same frothing and foaming abilities. Standard (non-barista) soya milk splits or curdles when added to hot espresso or instant coffee, so stick to a barista version where you can.

Soya milk brands to look out for:

Alpro

Plenish

Grower’s Harvest

Glebe Farm

Rude Health

Sojade

Supermarket own-brand

Why it’s great: It’s higher in protein than many plant milks, froths up pretty well and is one of the cheaper dairy alternatives.

Almond milk

Almond milk has a subtly nutty taste, which some people love. It’s lighter than alternatives like oat or hazelnut milk, so it works well in iced coffee.

There are several barista-style versions available, which froth up well for lattes and flat whites. The standard versions have a thinner texture than oat and soya and can curdle in Americanos or instant coffee. If almond milk is your preference, it may take some experimenting to get the right brand for you.

Almond milk brands to look out for:

Alpro

Plenish

Rude Health

Almond Breeze

Supermarket own-brand

Why it’s great: It’s a popular choice for iced coffee and widely available across UK coffee chains. 

Hazelnut milk

Hazelnut milk has a creamy texture and a distinctly nutty flavour, stronger than almond milk. Its thickness means it froths well and holds up in hot espresso-based drinks.

The taste also pairs well with mochas and other flavoured or dessert-style coffee drinks.

Hazelnut milk brands to look out for:

Alpro

Rude Health

Oddly Good

Why it’s great: A distinctive flavour for anyone who likes a stronger kick to their coffee.

Coconut milk

Coconut milk offers a tropical, sweet flavour, but doesn’t have the same thick and creamy consistency as other plant milk options.

It works well in iced coffee, sweeter drinks or anything where you want that richness to come through. Although there are barista options available, they are not as easy to come by as other dairy alternatives.

Coconut milk brands to look out for:

Alpro

Plenish

Koko

Rude Health

Why it’s great: Offers a tropical flavour if you want a change from your usual coffee order.

Cashew milk

Cashew milk has a subtly nutty taste and froths moderately well in a latte or cappuccino. It doesn’t tend to curdle in Americano or instant coffee drinks, making it a reliable option.

Cashew milk brands to look out for:

Plenish

Rude Health

Why it’s great: Gives a creamy, subtly nutty flavour that sits between almond and hazelnut.

                                                                                                              Image Credit: AdobeStock

Pea milk

Yes, pea milk is a thing and it really does work in coffee (don’t worry – it’s not green and it doesn’t actually taste of peas).

While not widely available in the UK, it’s an option for those avoiding oat, soya and nut milks and offers a surprisingly smooth, creamy taste. Choose a barista version if you want to use pea milk for flat whites, lattes and frothy coffees.

Brands to look out for in the UK:

Sproud

Mighty

Why it’s great: Packed with calcium and protein and a handy option for those with allergies to nuts or soya.

Best-performing plant milks for coffee

Here are the plant milks that tend to stand out among reviewers for lattes, cappuccinos and other milky coffees drinks:

Oatly Oat Drink Barista Edition – Often considered the gold standard of plant milks for coffee. It’s formulated specifically for steaming and frothing and is widely used in coffee shops.

Minor Figures Organic Barista Oat Drink – Used in coffee shops, Minor Figures’ barista oat milk has rave reviews for its frothing ability and texture.

Alpro Barista Oat Drink – Reviewers love this option and it’s available in many supermarkets. It does a good job of frothing for lattes, flat whites and lattes and has a creamy texture.

Plenish Organic Soya Barista Milk – People love this soya barista milk because it froths nicely and has a natural sweetness.

MOMA Barista Oat Drink – A reliable option if you want a creamy oat milk that works well in all your favourite hot drinks.

Alpro Barista Almond Drink – Reviewers have raved about the nutty flavour of Alpro’s almond barista milk and how well it complements their hot drinks.

Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend – Another standout. Reviewers have praised its ability to froth up well and its taste.

Sproud Barista – Designed for all your coffee-related needs, from creating latte art to splashing in your filter coffee. Reviewers are impressed with the texture and how well it steams up.

If you don’t like the first non-dairy milk you try, don’t be put off. There are so many brands and options so it may take some experimenting. We’re certain you’ll find your new favourite before long!

https://veganuary.com/best-plant-milk-coffee/

6 blistering hot takes that prove there’s no ‘right’ way to be vegan

From veganfoodandliving.com

From gatekeeping vegan language to sharing our lives with meat eaters, here are some of the spiciest vegan hot takes found on Reddit

When people think of the vegan community, they often imagine a united front of absolute moral consistency. But if you peer into the inner circles of vegan Reddit, you’ll find fierce, high-heat debates about what it actually means to live an ethical life.

A recent thread on r/vegan asked users to share their “EXTREMELY SPICY vegan hot takes that will totally get you downvoted.” The compiled receipts prove that modern veganism is about more than what’s on your plate. It’s a complicated, and often contradictory, tangle of pragmatism, purism, and intense human politics.

From the ethics of dating meat eaters to a surprisingly vicious debate over oat milk, here are six of the spiciest ‘vegan hot takes’ from the thread.

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1. ‘Baby steps’ are just fine

The thread’s original poster (OP) kicked off the discussion with a take that immediately divided the community on the psychology of change, using an extreme analogy to drive the point home.

u/Borgato posted: “I’ll go first: baby steps are absolutely ok and should be encouraged if people feel they aren’t ready to go full vegan. ‘Oh so you should be celebrated for beating your wife 2 days a week rather than 6?’ YES.”

While many users agreed with the underlying logic of harm reduction, some called out the comparison, with u/Senior_Army5086 describing it as “crazy”.

“Domestic abusers should not be celebrated regardless of the frequency they do it,” they continued.

But u/Borkato defended their view, opining that there’s a difference between celebrating an individual’s actions and celebrating their efforts to cause less harm. “A murderer should be celebrated for reducing their murders to 1 when their urges told them to commit a terrorist attack,” they asserted.

2. Gatekeeping the word ‘vegan’ helps the vegan movement… except when it doesn’t

While a surprising number of users agreed with the OP’s vegan hot take, opinions were divided on whether the ‘baby steppers’ in question could call themselves vegan.

“‘Vegan except honey‘ or ‘vegan except eggs’ or ‘vegan except cheese’ isn’t a thing,” wrote u/xLilSquidgitx, while OP u/Borkato added that this should still be celebrated, “as long as they don’t say they’re vegan.”

They’re not necessarily wrong, as it’s not uncommon for people (including foodservice workers) to take veganism less seriously after encountering a ‘watered-down’, almost-vegan. Being served honey at a family gathering because “Auntie Muriel’s neighbour’s daughter is vegan and she eats honey” is not fun.

Many agreed that the word ‘vegan’ needed to be ‘gatekept’, as misuse of the term could dilute the cause. As u/Teddy-Bloat put it: “I don’t see any way in which letting the word vegan become meaningless is helpful to the movement or the animals.”

However, others jumped in to share their experience and reasons why they use the label ‘vegan’ when they aren’t fully there yet. u/GlowyStarMoss calls themself ‘vegan’ to avoid being served eggs or dairy at restaurants. “I am vegetarian technically (but don’t want either eggs or dairy),” they said.

“I do have honey, but it’s too hard to explain to people, so in order to avoid certain foods, I just say I’m vegan. Saying vegetarian just makes people be pushy with fish, dairy, eggs, etc., and I have no idea why lol.”

Meanwhile, u/miraculum_one came in with the true hot take: “gatekeeping the word ‘vegan’ is bad in every way and in every context that involves non-vegans.”

“There are effective ways to educate people,” they continued, “but pretending you don’t know what they’re saying because you refuse to accept an extremely common (mis-) use of the word is simply counterproductive and discredits whatever you’re trying to say.”

Proper use of the word 'vegan' was a divisive subject, but most agreed that "vegan except honey" is incorrect. Photo © Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

3. Staying close to meat eaters helps the animals

While some corners of the internet advocate for cutting off non-vegans entirely, several users argued that isolationism is a massive strategic failure.

“From my experience it has helped me educate people on veganism,” said u/shredhedz, “I have many friends who have gone vegan/are eating less animals because of me!”

The thread OP agreed, recalling being told that the common vegan dream of moving to an all-vegan community would actually be “worse for the animals compared to hanging out with non-vegans and getting them to avoid animal products,” saying that it “really blew my mind because it’s completely true.”

Although it’s pretty mild to say that we can form close relationships with non-vegans when they are willing to learn from our ethical choices, u/Spaceward_Bound turned up the heat with this spicy take:

“It’s completely fine to have non-vegan friends with no plans on challenging their views. [I] live with three other people in student housing, they know I’m vegan, they’re not, never talk about it unless it comes up casually. We get on just fine.”

While some thought being friends with non-vegans was an opportunity to change their minds, others would rather keep the 'peace'. Photo © Dorde/Adobe Stock

4. We need to stop treating vegetarians as the enemy

The rivalry between vegans and vegetarians is legendary online, though rarely experienced in the real world. But the debate cropped up in this thread too, with commenters falling on both sides.

It started with u/Agitated_Leopard_765 stating that “vegetarians are allies,” to which u/Im_so_lucky_ agreed, “exactly. Every little bit helps.”

Others blamed ignorance of the true nature of the dairy industry for vegetarians’ continued use of animal products, with u/Foodworksurunga excusing vegetarians because “The dairy industry propaganda is very strong.”

But not everyone agrees. u/Mcjuliamc believes that “vegetarians support just as horrible of an industry as other non-vegans.”

“They only cut out one harmful industry,” they said. “Imagine if we praised lactose-intolerant people just because they don’t buy dairy when they buy meat, eggs, …”

However, the vision of a cheese-munching, milk-guzzling vegetarian may not be accurate. After confirming that vegetarians do indeed get flak from both meat-eaters and vegans, vegetarian u/TheoryCapable7894 caveated that they “think the stereotype of vegetarians eating a lot of dairy/cheese and wearing leather/animal products is kinda wrong.”

“I am a vegetarian yes, but I get all my important nutrition from plants, and do not wear leather at all by all means!”

5. ‘Owning’ pets is an ethical minefield

The ethics of pet ownership caused a massive rift, separating those who prioritise the animal in front of them from those looking at the big picture and the global supply chain.

Some believe that having pets at all is not vegan, like u/Snake_fairyofReddit, who said, “it limits the free will of an animal. The caveat is if the animal is injured and obviously needs assistance”.

Meanwhile, u/Future_Economics_849 thinks “having domesticated animals and releasing them ‘for their freedom’ is unbelievably cruel”.

Many users asserted that ‘forcing’ pets to be vegan was tantamount to animal abuse, particularly for cats. Among them was u/kiwiii66, who said: “An animal in your care should receive the best care you can reasonably provide.

“If you are intentionally shortening your cat’s life by feeding them a diet that is not meant for them, then you are an animal abuser.”

When it comes to caring for your companion animals, it seems there’s no winning in this thread. As u/Chimpnimskey questioned: “Isn’t buying food made from animals… also animal abuse?”

They continued: “Though it’s shortening your cat’s life by a couple of years at worst (and extending it, at best) with a carefully planned plant-based diet, a lesser crime than killing many chickens and fish for their cat food?”

But u/Vegetable_Doubt3996 came in hot with a solution, saying, “If you can’t purchase the proper food for your pet due to ethical concerns, then don’t get a pet imo.

“Would you get a snake or a spider and force them to be plant-based? Both are obligate carnivores and cannot digest plants (the same way we can’t digest grass while other animals can)”.

While opinions varied on whether keeping pets was okay, most agreed that we shouldn't 'force' cats to be vegan. Photo © gitusik/Adobe Stock

6. Oat milk isn’t that great

The thread wasn’t entirely focused on serious topics. The community also engaged in a lighthearted, but truly vicious, battle over plant milks.

u/betch opened the discussion with this bold claim: “Oat milk is the most vile and disgusting product I’ve ever had the displeasure of tasting. It ruins everything it touches and it’s mere existence infuriates me to my core”

In response, u/cali86 lashed out with the phrase “I bet you love soy milk, lol,” sounding almost like an insult.

“I drink soy milk because it’s healthy,” they continued, “but it blows my mind how not versatile it is because of the after taste. It just doesn’t pair well with anything other than maybe cereal. It’s terrible for cooking, with coffee, desserts, etc.”

But u/betch was ready with their answer: “Every plant milk serves a purpose in certain settings and for me, Almond milk is king. Coconut, soy, cashew, rice, hemp milk… all wonderful.

“Oat milk tastes rancid and slimy.” They concluded, doubling down on what one commenter described as an “Indian level spicy take.”

A plethora of other users disagreed, defending their favourite plant milk with reasons varying from it being the only one suitable for their allergies to just liking the taste.

However, while I’d never go so far as to insult the taste or texture of oat milk, this author can’t help but secretly agree. As a long-time lover of a soya latte, I’m tired of coffee shops that offer only oat milk as a plant-based alternative!

https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/features/vegan-hot-takes/