Milk Substitutes (was Fasting while thin)

[Guest guest]

Susan, biologically speaking, we are not designed to drink any form of milk

after the age of weaning. Nor is any other mammal on Earth with which I am

familiar.

 

So ... would you consider water instead?

 

Best,

Elchanan

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Susan monkeybiz [monkeybiz]

Monday, October 15, 2007 8:23 AM

rawfood

[Raw Food] Re: Milk Substitutes (was Fasting while thin)

 

 

Sorry I'm late jumping into this discussion. Joe and Neal were discussing

soy vs. cocoanut milk. My question is this: Since I don't like either of

them, what are the relative merits of various other milk substitutes such as

almond, rice or oat milk etc.? Other nut milks, grain milks or bean milks

being used out there? I am currently using almond milk, but with the new law

saying raw almonds need to be pasteurized I'm looking for alternatives.

Thanks, Susan

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

> almond, rice or oat milk etc

 

There are ways to obtain raw almonds, I hear. Surely they will be for

the rich only, though. ;-)

 

I like sesame milk, too - but it's thicker and not strained when I

make it. It's been a while, I admit. Lower fat works better for me,

but it's raisins and sesame seeds and water blended. Very very high

in calcium.

 

You can use pumpkin or sunflower seeds and strain them like you are

making almond milk. Or, you can use cashews, hazelnuts, or whatever

nut you want.

 

It is expensive, fattening (especially the nuts), and should be the

exception and not the rule. Furthermore, the sunflower and possibly

the pumpkin milks, doesn't taste so hot.

 

If you are seeking these out for the occasional nog, or treat, then

go with the cashew, mac or other nuts, maybe.

 

I have heard of blending zuccini with water and straining it. I have

heard this is really tasty. I would maybe try that!

 

But water is best. :-)

 

erica

[Guest guest]

Yes, I understand that and I drink alot of water and eat alot of juicy fruits,

but hubby still insists on cereal for breakfast with " milk " . Susan

 

original message

Posted by: " Elchanan " Elchanan elchananpc

Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:56 pm (PST)

Susan, biologically speaking, we are not designed to drink any form of milk

after the age of weaning. Nor is any other mammal on Earth with which I am

familiar.

 

So ... would you consider water instead?

 

Best,

Elchanan

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thank you Erica for your " milk " suggestions. I particularly appreciate the

relative merits given -- taste, fat & nutrient content, etc. Susan