Dr. Ann

There are now a host of milk alternatives available in the standard grocer including oat milk, rice milk, coconut milk, and almond milk, among others. Although these “milk alternatives” can be a convenient substitute for those who cannot drink cow’s milk or soy milk, they are comparatively nutritional weaklings, particularly in their protein content. 1% […]

For individuals who cannot consume cow’s milk or soy milk, alternatives like rice milk, almond milk and oatmeal milk are now available in most grocers. Although these “milk alternatives” can be a convenient substitute, they are nutritionally anemic relative to soy milk and cow’s milk, especially in their protein content. Cows’ milk and soy milk […]