Hemp milk is another plant-based option to replace cow’s milk. Although less common than its other plant-based counterparts, hemp has an excellent nutritional and environmental profile, making it a fierce future competitor.

Hemp milk is made by blending hemp seeds with water, although some companies may add sweeteners, salt or thickeners to their products.

Hemp milk is naturally lactose, soy and gluten-free. It is rich in easily digestible, complete protein and it contains all of the amino acids needed from food. It also contains essential fatty acids to promote skin and heart health. Hemp milk is often fortified with calcium and phosphorus, as well as vitamins A, B12 and D and is a great source of fibre!

Hemp milks environmental impact is outstanding. The hemp plant grows naturally without the need for herbicides and pesticides, requiring very little amounts of water too. It breathes in four times the amount of carbon dioxide than trees and little is wasted when harvesting.