Comments on: Healthy Milk Substitutes With Recipes http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:52:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: lisa http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-999679 lisa Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:49:37 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-999679 I was diagnosed with dairy intolerance a few months ago and I rely on coffee first thing in the morning; after trying at least a dozen different milk subsitutes I thought there was no hope for creamy coffee. I dont really like the taste of coconut but reluctantly tried the So Delicious Coconut Milk French Vanilla Creamer and WOW!!!! Okay, so it has just a little bit of sugar in it, but it makes my coffee so heavenly. It doesnt taste like coconut at all. I am very happy now! I was diagnosed with dairy intolerance a few months ago and I rely on coffee first thing in the morning; after trying at least a dozen different milk subsitutes I thought there was no hope for creamy coffee. I dont really like the taste of coconut but reluctantly tried the So Delicious Coconut Milk French Vanilla Creamer and WOW!!!! Okay, so it has just a little bit of sugar in it, but it makes my coffee so heavenly. It doesnt taste like coconut at all. I am very happy now!

]]> By: patty http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-896625 patty Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:59:22 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-896625 I was just wondering what the thoughts were of Winnie's comment regarding ppo pasteuization of the almonds and the safety of that. Also, skinning the almonds is supposed to improve digestibility. I tried the method of soaking and then squeezing the base and it did not simply POP OFF as it was supposed to. Anyone know any easy way of skinning almonds??? I was just wondering what the thoughts were of Winnie’s comment regarding ppo pasteuization of the almonds and the safety of that.

Also, skinning the almonds is supposed to improve digestibility. I tried the method of soaking and then squeezing the base and it did not simply POP OFF as it was supposed to. Anyone know any easy way of skinning almonds???

]]> By: Leah http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-696545 Leah Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-696545 Hi. I just stumbled across your website for the first time today. I am very intrested in preserving my health and I try to use all-natural methods whenever possible. I keep hearing a lot about using coconut. It always seems websites like this advise the use of coconut oil, coconut milk, adding coconut as a replacement to some not so healthy ingredients in my recipies but I have a sulfite allergy that prevents me from eating coconut. I figured if I shouldn't eat it, I probably shouldn't use at all. Would you know if coconut milk or coconut oils would have a different composition than raw coconut for instance? Or if there is some kind of alternative? Thanks in advance :) Hi. I just stumbled across your website for the first time today. I am very intrested in preserving my health and I try to use all-natural methods whenever possible. I keep hearing a lot about using coconut. It always seems websites like this advise the use of coconut oil, coconut milk, adding coconut as a replacement to some not so healthy ingredients in my recipies but I have a sulfite allergy that prevents me from eating coconut. I figured if I shouldn’t eat it, I probably shouldn’t use at all. Would you know if coconut milk or coconut oils would have a different composition than raw coconut for instance? Or if there is some kind of alternative? Thanks in advance :)

]]> By: Kornelia http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-660678 Kornelia Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:49:42 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-660678 Dear Chantelle, I think due to food labels, serving sizes etc. we are brainwashed into thinking too much about fat and protein content. I believe, we need to rediscover the wisdom of our bodies. I try to listen to my belly and eat, what it tells me. Of course that does not mean junk food. But as long as you consume natural food, which you obviously do, I would not worry. I am sure your 17 month old son refuses to eat more when he is full. Personally, I refuse to analyze my food too much, now. I have been there, believe me. As a teenager I had a stint with anorexia. All the best. Dear Chantelle,

I think due to food labels, serving sizes etc. we are brainwashed into thinking too much about fat and protein content. I believe, we need to rediscover the wisdom of our bodies. I try to listen to my belly and eat, what it tells me. Of course that does not mean junk food. But as long as you consume natural food, which you obviously do, I would not worry. I am sure your 17 month old son refuses to eat more when he is full. Personally, I refuse to analyze my food too much, now. I have been there, believe me. As a teenager I had a stint with anorexia. All the best.

]]> By: Chantelle Dehoney http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-659283 Chantelle Dehoney Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:45:43 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-659283 Hi, I'm looking for a milk alternative for my 17 month old. The coconut milk tonic sounds great but how does it compare calorie wise to whole milk and also the protein is quite low. How would I substitute? thanks Hi,
I’m looking for a milk alternative for my 17 month old. The coconut milk tonic sounds great but how does it compare calorie wise to whole milk and also the protein is quite low. How would I substitute?
thanks

]]> By: AJ http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-617254 AJ Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:07:28 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-617254 Hello! I'm trying to come up with a recipe for my soon to be 1 year old. I'm leaning towards the coconut milk tonic. According to my calculations, however, I'd have to add twice the amount of water to equal the fat content in whole milk. I might be mistaken? In 1/4 cup of coconut there are 11 grams of fat. Multiply that by 7 servings per container and you are at 77 grams of fat. I think you end up with about 34 ounces of liquid. Anyway, I end up with about 18 grams of fat per cup. Seems pretty heavy. I'm afraid if I add more water, though, it will water down the other nutrients too much? Any thoughts? Hello!

I’m trying to come up with a recipe for my soon to be 1 year old. I’m leaning towards the coconut milk tonic.

According to my calculations, however, I’d have to add twice the amount of water to equal the fat content in whole milk. I might be mistaken?

In 1/4 cup of coconut there are 11 grams of fat. Multiply that by 7 servings per container and you are at 77 grams of fat. I think you end up with about 34 ounces of liquid. Anyway, I end up with about 18 grams of fat per cup. Seems pretty heavy. I’m afraid if I add more water, though, it will water down the other nutrients too much? Any thoughts?

]]> By: JanaC2 http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-514349 JanaC2 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:32:55 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-514349 My daughter (dairy-allergic) drinks homemade coconut milk quickly, but I've kept it without a problem for a week. Have you tried hemp (http://writeonjana.com/2011/07/11/alternative-milk-experiment-2-raw-hemp-milk/)? I've only made it once (my daughter actually prefers my homemade rice/quinoa), but it is super fast and very healthy as well! My daughter (dairy-allergic) drinks homemade coconut milk quickly, but I’ve kept it without a problem for a week. Have you tried hemp (http://writeonjana.com/2011/07/11/alternative-milk-experiment-2-raw-hemp-milk/)? I’ve only made it once (my daughter actually prefers my homemade rice/quinoa), but it is super fast and very healthy as well!

]]> By: Heather http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-511029 Heather Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:32:57 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-511029 How long does the homemade coconut milk last? We are going through quite a bit of alternative milk & our son favors rice milk, but he did not like it when I tried to make it for him. How long does the homemade coconut milk last? We are going through quite a bit of alternative milk & our son favors rice milk, but he did not like it when I tried to make it for him.

]]> By: Joanna http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-456305 Joanna Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:41:39 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-456305 The best place to find almonds is at Cosco. I get a 3 pound(9 cup)bag for just under $10. Using 1 1/2 cups to make 1/2 gallon of almond milk. You will get six 1/2 gallons. That makes each half gallon just $1.66 each. The best place to find almonds is at Cosco.
I get a 3 pound(9 cup)bag for just under $10.
Using 1 1/2 cups to make 1/2 gallon of almond
milk. You will get six 1/2 gallons.
That makes each half gallon just $1.66 each.

]]> By: Jericho Walton http://www.foodrenegade.com/healthy-milk-substitutes-with-recipes/#comment-124615 Jericho Walton Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:55:39 +0000 http://www.foodrenegade.com/?p=1425#comment-124615 How about hemp milk? I didn't read ALL the responses but did not see it mentioned. I find it to be the richest of all the milks mentioned but know little about its healthy benefits - or not. Anyone have some erudite info? Thanks! How about hemp milk? I didn’t read ALL the responses but did not see it mentioned. I find it to be the richest of all the milks mentioned but know little about its healthy benefits – or not. Anyone have some erudite info? Thanks!

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