Tell me about rice milk :)

[pookiesossige]

We have a strong preference for A2 cow's milk in this household due to the reduced risk of the kids developing type 1/insulin dependant Diabetes. Note- this is only for children who already have a high risk of developing T1.

Anyway, in this regional city the supply of milk from A2 cows is sooooo spasmodic and sometimes all 4 Coles supermarkets in Albury/Lavington/Wodonga have sold out and don't restock for a week or so :hair: Now that we know the risks of exposing our kids immune system to bovine insulin through regular cow's milk, we just won't give it to them.

I don't like the idea of soy milk (various reasons).

Ariene is 20 months old and Ronan is 3.5.

Are they missing out on anything major by getting rice milk instead of any cow's milk?

Are there any known risks or health issues being queeried at the moment regarding rice milk?

Thanks!!

[pookiesossige]

Bump!

Anyone know about this stuff? :confused:

[Cat13]

Well I really don't know much about rice milk for kids, only that mum uses the stuff because she can't have dairy.

There are different varieties available, some with calcium added and some without. Can get fresh now too in the refrigerator section of the supermarket but I don't know that it's any better than the long life stuff.

I'd get some professional advice before giving it to your kids as although it may be called 'milk' I don't think you can assume it will provide the same nutrients as cows milk. It is great for people who can't have dairy so they can still have something to put on their cereal or make a smoothie but it's not a 1:1 nutritional swap and you'd probably need to look at supplementing the diet in other ways to make up for the shortfalls.

[Tam-I-Am]

Rice milk is primarily a carbohydrate food, whereas cow's milk is primarily a protein. You CAN get rice milk with added protein, calcium and other nutrients - but its not dairy. If you compensate with other protein and calcium rich food, plus plenty of fresh fruit and veg, then there shouldn't be a huge problem.

[reAllytee]

Rice milk is primarily a carbohydrate food, whereas cow's milk is primarily a protein. You CAN get rice milk with added protein, calcium and other nutrients - but its not dairy. If you compensate with other protein and calcium rich food, plus plenty of fresh fruit and veg, then there shouldn't be a huge problem.

What she said lol.

Whilst its obviously not a good choice when a child can have the normal run of the mill cows milk its there for those who cant.

We just make sure we offer Boof lots of various vegies that provide calcium etc ... Not that he always eats them but i know he gets something iykwim.

We also get the one with added calcium & now that im going to be making it myself with buy the supplements from our health food store.

Otherwise worst case scenario you could always make sure you kids have a multivitamin which isnt a bad thing really being that most toddler become fussy with what they eat !

[justmum]

I don't know much about this topic but can you buy more when it is available and freeze it or is this not advised?

[pookiesossige]

Thanks for all that, guys :)
It's not like the kids will be having it for long- the longest it takes for A2 milk to be back in the shops is about a week, and then we buy about 10 liters in one hit to last us until the Best Before date or it is back again :D

I make EasyYo yoghurt which is high in calcium and they like grated cheese (which reminds me, I need a lock for the fridge to get them out of the cheese packets!!). I have all the varieties of UHT rice milk (added protien and calcium) and the fresh one.

I'll relax now :yes:
Thanks!

[reAllytee]

Thanks for all that, guys :)
It's not like the kids will be having it for long- the longest it takes for A2 milk to be back in the shops is about a week, and then we buy about 10 liters in one hit to last us until the Best Before date or it is back again :D

I make EasyYo yoghurt which is high in calcium and they like grated cheese (which reminds me, I need a lock for the fridge to get them out of the cheese packets!!). I have all the varieties of UHT rice milk (added protien and calcium) and the fresh one.

I'll relax now :yes:
Thanks!


Oh thats fine then !!!!

They are getting plenty heh :yes:

[Missus S]

We have Gemma on a combination of Rice & High Calcium Soy Milk. But rice milk is pretty watery so we usually make banana smoothies with it.

I know you can buy a supplement to put into the rice milk to make it more nutritious but can't remember what it's called :confused:

[mumkc]

I dont know abuot rice milk but I am with you on the jersey milk. Why not buy extra and freeze it for use when not available in your local?

[WorkingClassMum]

As previously posted - rice milk is not a milk any more that soy or apple juice.

In saying that, my DS & DD have rice milk due to intolerences. We also have calcium supplements and have lots and lots of vegies.

Rice milk is great for cooking - the results are not always the same though- custard becomes "weepy" very quickly

It does not work in coffee - ha ha some visitors have occasionaly accidently used it.

If used as an alternative from time to time it should be fine - but check that all other dietry requirements are met.

[aardvark]

Have you tried the Olive Leaf Health food shop in Olive St Albury, or the organic shop in Smollet st for the A2 milk?

Rice milk is not recommended as a main food for babies. There was an incident in the press some time ago about someone who fed it to their child, and the child died of malnutrition.

DS is not having any dairy products at present, but he is still having lots of breastmilk. I use Oat milk if I need something for cooking family food - like cakes, scones etc. It works well in scones, pikelets etc.

[WorkingClassMum]

Rice milk is not recommended as a main food for babies. There was an incident in the press some time ago about someone who fed it to their child, and the child died of malnutrition.

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The baby that died was 5 months old - was fed home made Rice Milk against repeated advice in 2002.

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/05/13/1021002430788.html

Not necessarily a worry for an older child with a varied diet

[reAllytee]

Yep an older child with a good diet shouldnt have a problem with rice milk.

[carben]

Just adding in what I know - my immuniologist told me I could give my son rice milk as he has CMP allergy but that it has "no nutritional value" ie so I could use it to make desserts or for his cereal but I still had to make sure he got his nutrients through formula.