Cow’s milk and plant-based milks, such as almond, soy, and oat, all have potentially different effects on blood sugar levels, particularly if the milk is sweetened with added sugar.
Protein and fat are also considerations when it comes to blood sugar impact of the milk you’re drinking or the food you’re pairing it with.
“When milk is paired with other healthy fats and protein, it helps stabilize the blood sugar level and not have such an immediate rise or response,” says Amy Kimberlain, RDN, CDCES, a Miami-based spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Cow’s milk and plant-based milks themselves contain different amounts of protein and fat, depending on what varieties you’re purchasing. These are all factors to consider when you’re making choices at the grocery store and at home preparing meals and snacks.
