MILK REPLACEMENTS

Jessica Richards

WHY USE MILK REPLACEMENTS? Lactose Intolerance

The most common reason The person does not produce or have enough

lactase in the digestive tract which digests the protein lactose that is in milk

Milk Allergy Some people are actually allergic to milk This is different than lactose intolerance

Veganism The person chooses not to consume any

animal products, including milk, for personal or health reasons

TOP TWO MILK REPLACEMENTS Soy Milk

Starchier than Almond MilkHigh in protein80 calories per cupOmega 3 and Omega 6B vitamins

Almond MilkHigher in Fat than Soy40 calories per cup: Ideal replacement for dietersOmega 3 and Omega 6B VitaminsHigher in Vitamin E and Magnesium than Soy Milk

SOY MILK CONCERNING FOR SOME Soy Milk is known to effect hormone production

and levels in people in their “reproductive years” Known to reduce male fertility and sperm count Known to interfere with progesterone production in

expecting mothers Other Concerns

Known to counteract the effects of chemo and other cancer therapies

Although, it can be very beneficial to people over 50 Helps relieve postmenopausal symptoms in Women Helps fight against prostate cancer in Men

HEMP MILK

Comes from the seeds of the hemp plantYes the marajuana plant: Cannabis sativa L.No you won’t get high from drinking hemp

milkThere are many different species of the

hemp plant which all contain THC but also all contain CBD which blocks the psycoactive effect of THC

The species of hemp that hemp milk is made from contains low THC levels and high CBD levels

HEMP MILK CONTINUED High in Omega 6 High in Fiber High in Protein While studying this milk replacement it is

thought to be known that it will not produce an allergic reaction if you have a nut allergy Even though the milk is made from the seeds or

nuts of the hemp plant Helps prevent pain in arthritis patients Fat free and free of cholesterol Fights heart disease Improves the immune system

COCONUT MILK

Liquid expressed from the meat of the coconut with water added

552 calories per cup 51g saturated fat = 254% daily

recommended value 21% daily recommended value of fiber 11% daily recommended value of

protein Raises good cholesterol

RICE MILK Made from pressed brown rice 120 calories per serving

More calories is flavored Very low fat No cholesterol Very low protein Very sweet

Sometimes hard to use in place of cow’s milk in recipes because of the sweetness

Should not be given in place of formula or other milk replacements to children under age two because of the low protein content and it is low in nutrients that children needs that other milk replacements have

KEFIR MILK

Fermented milk Used for poor digestion, upset stomach,

lactose intolerance, diarrhea and high cholesterol

Can cause constipation Not to be used by people with weakened

immune systems, for example people with AIDS, because of the bacteria

Contains active bacteria and yeastProduces enzymes that effect how it is

digested

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