It’s easy to appreciate why someone can become interested in looking for alternative forms of dairy. Conventionally raised cows have become riddled with the residue of antibiotics, hormones and GMO diets, and their milk has also been pasteurized, which removes any beneficial bacteria that may have been initially intact. Even when sourcing quality forms of dairy, milk sugars and proteins can cause gastrointestinal distress that forces people to look for something different.
Enter the advent of the nut and seed milks, which has provided a reasonable alternative to animal dairy. However, just like conventional milk, store-bought nut milks also have their downsides, and if people want to fully enjoy the benefits, they should stop buying it from the store altogether, for these three reasons.





