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| All Milk Alternatives Are Not Created Equal - Oct 2008 |
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In this months newsletter Dr. Bowen discusses Milk Substitute alternatives.
In the quest to find the perfect milk alternative I have decided to put together this short and simple guide to determining the advantages and drawbacks of several milk alternatives. More and more of my patients are intolerant or allergic to cow's milk and soy. Here are some alternatives and their nutritional details. I have not baked with any of these but look forward to your recipe ideas and feedback. Hope you enjoy the new variety of choices! E-mail recipes to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Almond Milk: Unsweetened is hard to find but is a better choice. Low sugar (9g/cup) and not a significant source of fiber or protein (1 g each per cup). Contains Vitamin A, Vitamin D and riboflavin. Flavor: thick, rich, creamy, nutty, delicious. Used to be my favorite until I found out I am allergic to Almonds. Original, unsweetened made by Pacific Natural Foods.
Hazelnut Milk: Low carbohydrates (18 g/cup). Not high in fiber (1g/cup), some protein (2g/cup). Nutrients: Vitamins A, D, E, and Riboflavin. Iron (2% RDA) and Calcium (30% RDA/ cup). Flavor, sweet, nutty, rich creamy. Yummy! Tastes just like a hazelnut! Original Hazelnut made by Pacific Natural Foods.
Hemp Milk: Nutrients per serving: 700 mg Omega-3, 2600 mg of Omega-6, all 10 essential amino acids, essential vitamins A, B12, D, E, riboflavin and folic acid, essential minerals: magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and 46% of RDA of calcium. Moderate carbohydrate (20g/cup), good protein (4 g/cup), some fiber (1g/cup). Flavor: thick, nutty and maybe a little sour at times. This is my new favorite.
Oat Milk: Vitamins A, D and riboflavin. 35% RDA for Calcium/cup. Moderate to high carbohydrates (24g/cup), ok fiber (2g/cup), good protein source (4g/cup). Flavor: thin, starchy, a little like rice milk. Company ~Pacific Natural Foods, Organic Low-Fat Original.
Rice Milk: High carbohydrates (27), no fiber, good protein (4g/cup). Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Iron and 30% of the Calcium RDA. Flavor: thin, starchy, sweet, light. Low Fat Original made by Pacific Natural Foods.
Soy Milk: Very low carbohydrate (4g/cup) some fiber (2g/cup), high protein (9g/cup). Soy milk has been widely regarded as being healthful. Soy is now being questioned because it can exert an estrogen-like influence on the body. Some believe this is good, some believe that it could be harmful (especially with women who have or have had breast cancer); I believe that the final verdict is out. I do know that soy, when eaten in high quantities, can slow the thyroid down (low metabolism can be the result). If not allergic to soy, I suggest soy in moderate quantities and absolute avoidance if you have or have had breast cancer or other estrogen sensitive cancer. Flavor is thick, rich and creamy. Unsweetened original made by Pacific Natural Foods.
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