Types of milks
These days there are many choices when it comes to milk alternatives. Your choices can come from nuts, oats, grains or even the hemp plant.  Not all are created alike.  Here is a summary of each.

Rice milk:  Rice milk is processed from brown rice and usually contains rice syrup along with another natural sweetener.  It is mostly carbohydrates and should not take the place of cow’s milk as a source of protein or nutrients.  It can be put to good use as a milk replacement for taste and cooking.  Make sure to buy varieties that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D.

Almond milk:  Almond milk is made from almonds.  These are the healthiest of nuts but are expensive resulting in little actual almond being used to make the milk.  This milk usually has added sweeteners also.  It is a bit low on protein with only 2gm per serving.  It’s flavor makes it good for a cooking substitute.

Oat milk:  Oat milk is made from oats.  It tastes like drinking a bowl of oatmeal with sugar.  It is high in fiber and cholesterol free.  It also contains plenty of vitamins and trace elements along with 4gm of protein per serving.  It is high in sugar.  It is not good for someone with gluten intolerance. 

Hemp milk:  Hemp milk is made from the seeds of the hemp plant (yes, the same one that you get marijuana from).  It is THC free and it’s health benefits are many.  It has large amounts of calcium and phosphorus, and is fortified with many other vitamins and minerals.  It also contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. It has 4gm of protein per serving.   It is the best milk alternative nutritionally but it is also the most expensive.

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