Rice milk is made from milled rice and water. It is the least allergenic of all of these products, which makes it a good choice for people with lactose or nut allergies. While rice milk can be fortified with calcium and vitamin D, it is not a natural source of either of these, just like soy and almond.
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2. Soy Milk. Soy milk has always been a good alternative for people with a milk intolerance or allergy. Packed with heart-healthy soy, 7 to 8 grams of protein and almost no saturated fat, it can definitely be a smart choice.
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Almond Milk. Almond milk is made from ground almonds and is lower in calories than other milks as long as it is unsweetened. It’s also free of cholesterol, saturated fat, and is naturally lactose free. Even though almonds are a good source of protein, almond milk is not. Almond milk is also not a good source of calcium. However, many of the brands available in the market are supplemented with calcium as well as vitamin D.
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Rice milk contains almost no protein, so augment your diet with other protein-rich foods. On the plus side, it’s fortified with 330 mg of bone-strengthening calcium (and vitamins) per cup. It’s also a good choice for people with allergies who can’t drink soy or almond beverages.
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Almond, soy, and rice milk are popular alternatives to dairy, and they’re becoming even more available in stores across the U.S. Each type of milk has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on a person’s diet, health, nutritional needs, or personal taste preferences.
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Once, milk was a drink made by cows. According to the dairy industry, it still is. But the milk case of the typical supermarket tells a different story, with a growing array of soy, almond, rice, hemp and, lately, coconut and cashew milks. While these plant-based products still make up less than 10% of milk sales, they are gaining ground as dairy milk loses it, according to marketing reports.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/02/22/dairy-plant-milk-soy-coconut-choices/23489445/
Rich in calcium and a good source of vitamins D, E and A, almond milk has definitely become more popular in the last couple of years. Its taste and texture make it a great alternative for milk. However, just like with soy milk, if you buy the original or sweetened varieties, the sugar is from added cane sugar. But there are several unsweetened and now “light” varieties available, with 0 grams and 3 grams of sugar, respectively.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/03/18/which-type-of-milk-is-healthiest
Most of our plant-based beverages are fortified with 50% more calcium than dairy milk, says Sara Loveday, senior marketing communications manager at Whitewave Foods, maker of Silk soy, almond, coconut and cashew milks. Silk vanilla soy milk. Soy is no longer the most popular plant-based milk alternative. (Photo: none). One thing that dairy milk promoters want you to notice: the ingredient lists on plant milks often are long, including not only added sugars, vitamins and minerals, but thickening agents such as carrageenan and other gums.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/02/22/dairy-plant-milk-soy-coconut-choices/23489445/
How soy, almond, rice, coconut and cashew milks stack up against regular old cow's milk. Almond milk is low in calories and high in calcium, but don't count on it as a source of protein.
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One downside of almond milk is its low protein content – only one gram per cup versus eight grams in one cup of cow’s milk. If you opt for almond milk, make sure you’re getting enough protein from the rest of your diet or consider adding half a scoop of protein powder to almond milk smoothies.
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is soy milk or almond milk healthier
Soy milk is healthier than almond milk. 