Swapping cow's milk for soy? Research says you win some, you lose some

Many milk alternatives don't have as much Vitamin D, calcium and protein as cow's milk, according to US researchers. — dpa

THE RISING popularity of plant-based milk alternatives has, like the growing plant and lab meat industry, prompted debate about whether these variants are as good for you as their animal-sourced antecedents.

It depends, is the answer, when it comes to milk alternatives made from the likes of almonds, oats, peas or soy.