World Plant Milk Day (August 22) celebrates dairy alternatives, such as soy, almond, oat and coconut milk. Lactose-free, nutritious and sustainable, plant-based options can be found in Costco warehouses and at Costco.ca.

PLANT-BASED MILK is created by grinding legumes (e.g., soybeans), nuts (e.g., almonds) or grains (e.g., oats), then adding water, flavours, vitamins and minerals. Some people turn to plant-based milk due to an allergy or intolerance to cow’s milk, including lactose intolerance.

Because no animal products are used to make them, dairy-free alternatives are also part of a vegan lifestyle. While many prefer plant milks for being low in fat, free of cholesterol and rich in calcium, others just like the taste. A (plant-based) milk mustache is just a bonus!