THAT trendy oat milk latte might not be as healthy as TikTok has led you to believe.
In recent years, alternative non-dairy milks have gained popularity - particularly among Gen Z - as they are believed to be healthier than cow's milk.
However, an expert in cardiovascular nutrition has warned that one of those popular alternatives, oat milk, may not actually be any better for you than cow's milk.
The milk alternative is highly processed and made up mainly of water, Professor Sarah Berry from King's College London explained, resulting in the removal of some of its cholesterol-lowering fibre and health benefits.
In order for oat milk to lower cholesterol, a person would need to consume around 750ml per day - far more than the splash or two that most people use in their coffee.
"The exception is where people make their own oat milks at home, which can be healthy," Professor Berry told the Daily Mail.
Additionally, Victoria Taylor of the British Heart Foundation, has insisted that there is no nutritional reason to stop drinking cow's milk.
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