Milk Alternatives

Milk based from soy beans is very equivalent to cow's milk in nutritional value. There is a lot of protein. There is also a lot of controversy over the estrogen levels believed to be inmilk. There is speculation that these hormones can interfere with puberty later on in life for infants and toddlers on a soy diet. However, there is also questionable hormones in cow's milk added by dairy farmers to increase milk production in cows.

Rice milk is not as nutrionally rich as soy milk, however it is an answer to those children allergic to both milk and soy. It is a good souce of carbohydrates.

For more information on soy, milk and other alternatives visit:
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Article on the benfits of a dairy-free diet:
www.tbkfitness.com