Tag: Rice Milk

Rice is the dietary staple for half of the world’s population. Eating rice is a major cause of exposure to the class one carcinogen inorganic arsenic. Rice has tenfold more arsenic concentration than dietary grain staples. Cook rice in such a manner that arsenic levels are reduced. Avoid rice-based baby food and formula. Use rice milk only when there is no other alternative available.

Soy milk has good protein, calcium and is low in saturated fats. But look for a non-GMO certified milk. Almond milk has high sodium and high level of beneficial Vitamin E. Macadamia milk has omega-3 fatty acids. Hazelnut milk is high in carbs and calcium. Coconut milk has low protein and high-fat content. Hemp milk has low protein and high omega 3 fatty acids.