Due to its taste and creamy texture, oat milk has become a popular milk alternative, especially for those following plant-based diets or with lactose intolerance.

Popularity of Oat Milk

One concern about oat milk is its sugar content. However, oat milk contains less sugar than dairy milk, with 2 to 4 grams of sugar per 100 ml compared to dairy milk's 5 grams per 100 ml.

 Oat milk contains less sugar than dairy milk.

While the sugar content is lower, oat milk also contains carbohydrates like fiber and starch. These carbohydrates can also impact blood sugar levels.

Carbohydrates like fiber and starch also affect blood sugar.

To understand how foods impact blood sugar, we need to look at the glycemic index (GI). GI ranks foods on a scale from 0 to 100 based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels after consumption.

Understanding Glycemic Index (GI)

Another important measure is the glycemic load (GL). GL considers both the GI of a food and the amount of carbohydrates it contains, providing a more accurate picture of a food's overall impact on blood sugar.

Lower impact on blood sugar than sugary drinks

Oat milk falls within the moderate GI category with a GI of around 61. This means it raises blood sugar at a similar rate to foods like muesli, couscous, and sweet potatoes.

 Similar to muesli, couscous, and sweet potatoes. Speaker Notes

Despite the moderate GI, oat milk has a relatively low glycemic load. A 100ml serving has a GL of 4, and a 250ml serving has a GL of 9. This suggests a

Oat Milk's Glycemic Load

Oat milk has become a widely consumed non-dairy milk option. Its creamy texture and taste make it a substitute for dairy milk in coffee drinks, cereals, and cooking.

Oat Milk vs. Fizzy Drinks

Oat milk is a popular dairy alternative made from oats, water, and sometimes other ingredients like thickeners, sweeteners, and vitamins. It has a creamy

A plant-based milk alternative

Oat milk has become a widely consumed non-dairy milk option. Its creamy texture and taste make it a substitute for dairy milk in coffee drinks, cereals, and cooking.

Oat milk is a popular plant-based milk alternative

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