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No matter the reason, consumer demand for plant-based milk options is growing. Data from the plant-based food association show that the demand will likely continue to grow as new options become available. (7) DiNicolantonio JJ, OKeefe J. Dietary fats, blood pressure and artery health. Open Heart. 2019;6(1):e001035. doi:10.1136/openhrt-2019-001035 If you are hoping to get a source of calcium from oat milk, we have not yet found a brand that does not have calcium added without phosphorus. Almonds naturally have a high amount of vitamin E. However, the fortification of the almond milk has elevated this vitamin content. Almond milk has the highest percentage of vitamin A. Oat milk has a smaller percentage of vitamin A. Macadamia milk doesn’t contain this vitamin.It's not because milk is inherently bad for kidneys. The main reason dairy is limited for people with kidney disease is that it is very rich in minerals, including phosphorus and potassium.

Brehm BJ, Lattin BL, Summer SS, et al. One-year comparison of a high-monounsaturated fat diet with a high-carbohydrate diet in type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2009;32(2):215-220. doi:10.2337/dc08-0687Research shows that macadamia nuts may protect against both metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes.