“My family recently replaced our lowfat milk with pea milk. We’re trying to do our part for the environment and the advertising suggests that pea milk is much healthier than dairy. I’d love to know the health benefits and drawbacks of pea milk.”
If they come up with any more nondairy milk options, they’re going to need a second aisle for them at my grocery store!
One of the latest entrants into this category is a beverage made from yellow peas. Like soy milk, pea milk boasts more protein than most other nondairy milks. With 8 grams of protein per serving, it’s comparable to cow’s milk. Legumes such as soybeans and yellow peas a also a relatively complete source of protein, although not quite as complete as dairy. Continue reading “Pros and Cons of Pea Milk”
Grilling is a quick, convenient, and delicious way to prepare many foods. However, grilling can also create carcinogenic compounds called HCAs and PAHs, which are formed when proteins and fats in meat interact with high or direct heat.
I got an email this morning from a blogger asking me to contribute to a post he was doing on ways to drink more water.
