Try rice milk if you have milk protein allergy

With many types of milk available in the market like cow milk, almond milk and soy milk, it can be a little tricky to figure what you should pour over your morning cereal. But apart from the flavours and taste, a lot has to do with what suits your stomach best. If your stomach is sensitive to milk protein, rice milk can be a good hypoallergenic option. We got nutritionist Urvashi Sawhney to tell you more about rice milk.

Rice milk manufacturing

Rice milk is made from boiled rice and brown rice starch. Manufacturers often add thickening agents to rice milk along with sweeteners such as vanilla to make rice milk taste sweet. According to Ayurveda, you must never combine these four things with milk. 

Pros of drinking rice milk
Rice milk can be a safer bet as it is easier to digest and does not cause any potential allergic reactions as compared to whole milk and other nut-based milk. Rice milk contains more carbohydrates than cow’s milk. It can be a good idea to drink a glass of rice milk before a workout as it provides you with the necessary carbohydrates to fuel your workout. If you are trying to drop a lot of pounds, eat whole grains which contain filling fibre before your workout.

Cons of drinking rice milk

One major drawback of rice milk is that it contains a whopping 10g of sugar just in one cup so it may not be the best idea to drink rice milk if you are watching your sugar intake. Its sweet taste can make it a healthy alternative for cream used in desserts, and pancakes. Here’s how you can make milk from peanuts and rice at home. 

Nutrient value of rice milk

Rice milk contains a whopping 130 calories as compared to 97 calories per cup in skimmed milk along with 2.5g fat, 23g carbs and 4g protein per cup. Most commercial rice milk is also fortified with calcium.

Bottomline—Try rice milk only if you are prone to allergies, else skip it.