Oat milk is Garbage! Here is Why You Shouldn’t Drink It

I’ve never quite gotten why people like oat milk. Cow’s milk makes sense to me, but oat milk? I’d rather eat oats than sip on what feels like their leftover water. When it comes to plant-based milk, the goal is to replicate the rich and creamy texture of dairy, even though the two are completely different

Most non-dairy milk alternatives include extra ingredients to create that creamy, milk-like texture. To do this, many brands use thickeners such as xanthan gum and guar gum. However, a unique challenge with oat milk is that oats lack the natural oils and fats found in regular milk or nut milks, which help enhance the texture and flavor. To compensate for this, companies often incorporate oils into their oat milk products!

Let’s take a look at the most famous Oat Milk Company – Oatly

One glass of Oatly affects your blood sugar levels just like a glass of Coke does. This is because the way Oatly makes oat milk changes complex starches into maltose, which is a simple sugar. Additionally, Oatly includes canola oil as an emulsifier to blend the oats and water, giving it a creamy texture similar to cow’s milk. However, this is concerning because a serving of Oatly contains as much canola oil as a serving of medium to large French fries.  On the packaging, canola oil is referred to as rapeseed oil.

So Here are 3 Major Problems with Oat Milk

1. Oat milk usually contains vegetable oils such as rapeseed, canola, and sunflower oils, which can lead to inflammation in the body. While these fats can improve the texture, I prefer to steer clear of inflammatory oils whenever I can. Some brands that use these added oils include Oatly, Silk, Chobani, Califia Barista Blend, and Rise Brewing.
2. When you drink oat milk, you’re basically sipping on a juice made from starch. This drink has a lot of glucose, which can cause a significant spike in your blood sugar levels. Oat milk has a sugar called maltose, and its glycemic index is 105, even higher than regular glucose. To make oat milk, oats are processed with enzymes that break down the starch, turning those complex carbohydrates into simple sugars that your body can digest quickly. Even if you choose unsweetened oat milk, it still has natural sugars that might not be the best option for those trying to avoid blood sugar spikes. It’s also worth mentioning that everyone reacts differently to various foods and ingredients. Foods with a high glycemic index can raise blood sugar levels, so it’s something we should keep in mind when enjoying our favorite snacks and drinks.
3. Oats are often treated with glyphosate, a common herbicide also known as Roundup. This chemical is considered a possible cancer-causing agent and has been associated with various health problems, including cancer, neurological disorders, and disruptions in hormone function.

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