4d ago

Oat Milk is literally a scam.

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That channel does not strike me as trustworthy after going down their list of crappy, hyperbolic, clickbaity, AI thumbnails.
- Vegetables are apparently also "literally a scam!"
Is there a summary for those of us who can't or don't want to watch the video?
- The channel is a scam.
  
  I figure as much but am still curious what the claims are.
@Sunshine@piefed.ca this breaks it down.
- There's a lot to cover in the video however the 2 things that stand out to me is that the description doesn't include any sources for the claims made and there's a disclaimer at the bottom that states the video is for entertainment purposes only.
  The narrator says the dairy industry cares for the bovines however the footage shows exact opposite of them being crammed into dirty tight spaces with uncomfortable machinery hooked onto their udders.
  There's a lot of fearmongering of seed oils and I disagree with the premise that plain oat milk tastes bad. That's how I like mine done, I don't often want vanilla, chocolate or sweetness in my pant-based milks.
  1,000 gallons of water are required to produce 1 gallon of milk.
  Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studies.
  This in-depth analysis could find no persuasive evidence of harm with vegetable oils for any of the investigated endpoints. Vegetable oils seemed to have no consistent effect on the risk of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, obesity, or cognitive decline. Though there are many proposed mechanisms by which vegetable oils have been suggested to be harmful to humans, the actual human outcome data does not seem to support the importance of these mechanisms for these endpoints. If the outcomes consistently contradict our mechanistic speculations, the mechanisms are probably not interacting with those outcomes in the way we suspect. In conclusion, vegetable oils appear to be a health-promoting addition to the diet, and seem to offer a range of health benefits and little to no apparent health risks to the general population. However, one should exercise caution when navigating the current food environment, as vegetable oils are included in many foods that are not particularly health-promoting. If one chooses to consume vegetable oils, it would probably be wise to integrate them into a healthy eating pattern in ways that do not promote the overconsumption of calories. Some possible healthy ways to include vegetable oils in the diet could be in the form of salad dressings or as cooking oils for sauteed vegetables.
  
  To support some of what you've said and add some more:
  Rapeseed Oil (Canola Oil) Health Effects
  Video claim: Rapeseed oil contains trans fats and toxins linked to cancer and other diseases.
  Independent sources: A study published in a National Institutes of Health journal and articles from WebMD and the British Heart Foundation indicate that modern rapeseed oil is low in saturated fat and high in beneficial unsaturated fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. It is considered a healthy choice for lowering cholesterol and supporting heart health. There were historical concerns about erucic acid, but modern rapeseed oils are virtually free of it. While some processing is involved and some oils are genetically modified, research generally suggests that the products are safe.
  Maltose and Blood Sugar
  Video claim: The maltose in oat milk gives it a glycemic index higher than white sugar, with the same blood sugar effect as a can of Coke.
  Independent sources: Multiple sources confirm that the enzyme-based processing of oats creates maltose, a sugar with a high glycemic index (GI), which can lead to a quicker rise in blood sugar than other plant-based milks or dairy milk. One source lists the GI of maltose as 105, which is higher than glucose. However, other sources provide different GIs for oat milk itself, ranging from 60 to 69, which is considered a medium GI. Experts also note that the effect on blood sugar depends on how the oat milk is consumed—for instance, a small amount in coffee will have a less significant effect than a large serving on its own.
  Oatly's Environmental Claims
  Video claim: Oatly was accused by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of making false claims about carbon emissions.
  Independent sources: The claim is partially correct. Several news outlets, including The Independent, reported that the ASA banned some of Oatly's adverts for making misleading environmental claims. The ASA ruled that Oatly's claim of generating "73 per cent less C02e vs milk" was misleading because it only compared one of their products (Barista Edition) to whole cow's milk and consumers would assume the claim applied to all their products and all types of milk. The ASA required Oatly to be more specific and clear in its claims going forward.
  Blackstone Group Investment
  Video claim: Oatly faced backlash for accepting a $200 million investment from the Blackstone Group, an investment firm with alleged links to environmental destruction.
  Independent sources: This claim is also correct. News articles from The Guardian and The Counter confirm that Oatly received a $200 million investment from a consortium that included the Blackstone Group. This led to significant backlash from activists and customers, who pointed out Blackstone's alleged ties to Amazon deforestation and its CEO's donations to the Trump campaign. Oatly defended the decision, stating that the investment would help them expand their sustainable mission and that they were trying to "move global capital in a sustainable direction." Some independent retailers did boycott the brand as a result.

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