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Many children are allergic to cow’s milk or struggle to digest cow’s milk. So, their mothers wonder what they should give their child as an alternative to the cow’s milk. The mothers find it challenging to mix the cereal of their child with a liquid that will add nutritional value for their children. Some parents use soy or almond milk, but some children also face allergic reactions because of soy or nuts. The use of rice milk has become a prominent option for the children of the vegans as it is free from lactose. But is it a safe option for your children? In this article, let’s discuss everything from the risks to the benefits of rice milk.
Rice milk is obtained by using rice grains after running it through a grinder or a mill and then diffusing it to exclude the granules. The second option is to use rice flour along with the protein obtained from brown rice. Rice milk has a sweet texture because of the conversion of carbs into sugar. Also, the primary element of rice milk is carbohydrate, and so when your toddler consumes rice milk, he or she will obtain a considerable amount of energy. Rice milk has been a safe alternative for milk energy for children.
If you compare rice milk with any other alternative (except cow’s milk), you will find that it contains the highest amount of calories, sugars, and carbohydrates. Here is the nutritional value of one cup of rice milk:
Rice milk is a safe option for children who struggle with allergies because of cow’s milk. But, it cannot be recommended as a safe option for infants who should have a formula or breast milk. Rice milk will not cause allergy, but being plant milk, it will also not give vitamin B12 or calcium to your children, which is necessary for their growth. Parents who are left with no other choice can opt for rice milk for their children, but they should also supplement it with a good source of nutritious foods and fats.
Rice milk can be made and used for many purposes. Here is an easy process of making rice milk. You can store it for a long time by fortifying with calcium powder or any other supplement.
Ingredients
Preparation
As a parent, you should be aware of what is good for your baby. If the baby is unable to digest cow’s milk or having allergies because of it, then you can discuss that with the pediatrician of your baby before adding an alternative milk option such as the rice milk.
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