Looking for a healthy alternative to cow's milk for my 1 year old

[Guest guest]

The more I read about it, the more I think that I shouldn't be giving

my daughter cow's milk. I don't drink it because I'm lactose

intolerant. However, our pediatrician told us that we should be

giving her Vitamin D (2%) milk because she needs the Vitamin D &

protein in it and my husband is stuck on that.

 

I've tried giving her soy milk which she didn't go for.

 

I tend to drink rice milk, but I know there's not a lot of nutrition

in it.

 

Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband that we shouldn't

be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

 

Thanks,

Paula

[Guest guest]

Have you tried almond milk? It is high in protein and nutrients. I don't know

if you can buy it where you are, but if you have a health/whole foods store you

should be able to. It is also really easy to make. A lot of vegetarian

cookbooks have the recipe.

 

Kandy

 

 

 

The more I read about it, the more I think that I shouldn't be

giving

my daughter cow's milk. I don't drink it because I'm lactose

intolerant. However, our pediatrician told us that we should be

giving her Vitamin D (2%) milk because she needs the Vitamin D &

protein in it and my husband is stuck on that.

 

I've tried giving her soy milk which she didn't go for.

 

I tend to drink rice milk, but I know there's not a lot of nutrition

in it.

 

Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband that we shouldn't

be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

 

Thanks,

Paula

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Goat's Milk is suppose to be closest to human milk and

it doesn't have the hormones that regular (non

organic) milk has.

 

As for reasons why to not give dairy, I can't help

you much there. My son LOVES milk and there is no way

I can afford Goat's milk with as much as he goes

through. There are other ways to get the Vitamin D

(veggies and suppliments) and of course protein can

come from meats, eggs, nuts (kind of young still),

legumes, tofu and beans. They say a baby should even

have a Vit D suppliment while breastfeeding.

 

Tanya

 

 

--- Paula <pokeracepj wrote:

 

> The more I read about it, the more I think that I

> shouldn't be giving

> my daughter cow's milk. I don't drink it because

> I'm lactose

> intolerant. However, our pediatrician told us that

> we should be

> giving her Vitamin D (2%) milk because she needs the

> Vitamin D &

> protein in it and my husband is stuck on that.

>

> I've tried giving her soy milk which she didn't go

> for.

>

> I tend to drink rice milk, but I know there's not a

> lot of nutrition

> in it.

>

> Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband

> that we shouldn't

> be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

>

> Thanks,

> Paula

>

>

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

What about goat milk? Much more digestible than cow's milk. As for

vitamin D, the most natural source is getting out in the sunshine.

 

Cheers

Andrea

NZ

 

 

On 22/03/2008, at 7:00 AM, Paula wrote:

 

> Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband that we shouldn't

> be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Rice Dream is starting to add the nutrients you find in cows milk. Check labels.

Also, you can just make sure that your child takes a good multiple

vitamin/mineral daily and receives the required amount of protein per cay. I

raised my son on Rice Dream because of a severe milk allergy and he is now a

big, husky, 6'3 " 22 yr. old and healthy as can be. deb, C.N.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Goat milk is supposed to be a little bit better. mind you it's more

expensive. If you are opposed to too much dairy you can always search

for other foods rich in vitamin D. can't think of any right off the

bat. Isn't Vitamin D also in sunshine?

 

Yvonne

[Guest guest]

Hi All! I love coconut milk. It is a great substitute for cows milk

in in baking, makes a lovely curry, is good on my oatmeal, and is good

just to drink. The canned version is common here, but I have seen a

frozen one in an Oriental food market. I use rice milk to make my

protein smoothy. People make almond milk, but I haven't tried it.

Vitamin D, is great frm sun exposure (but it's cold up here!), but many

supplements contain it: I take a calcium/magnesium/vitamin D combo. in

one capsule. Lots of choices, and I'm sure other natural sources of D

will be posted. Steve

 

, <harmony46

wrote:

>

> Not all people can tolerate soy either.

[Guest guest]

How about Almond Milk - great source of calcium.

 

http://drbenkim.com/recipesalmondmilk.html

 

All-Natural Almond Milk Recipe

By Dr. Ben Kim on May 26, 2004

 

Ingredients:

 

1 ½ cups of raw almonds, soaked in water overnight

4 cups of filtered or spring water

3-5 dates (optional)

 

Directions:

 

Blend 1 ½ cups of raw almonds that have been soaked overnight in 4

cups of water. Blend with dates if you like your milk with a hint of

sweetness. Strain once to remove almond granules. The result is a

delicious, creamy milk that is free of harmful vegetable oil,

concentrated sweeteners, and the problems associated with cow's milk

and soy. It keeps for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

 

Dolores

[Guest guest]

Steve,

 

I also love coconut milk. But the problem is, the canned ones have

either preservatives or some kind of gum added. The former tastes fine

but you incur the risk of unwanted preservatives. The latter don't

taste good. I haven't tried the frozen ones.

 

Suren

, " Steve " <fmn

wrote:

>

> Hi All! I love coconut milk. It is a great substitute for cows milk

> in in baking, makes a lovely curry, is good on my oatmeal, and is good

> just to drink. The canned version is common here, but I have seen a

> frozen one in an Oriental food market. I use rice milk to make my

> protein smoothy. People make almond milk, but I haven't tried it.

> Vitamin D, is great frm sun exposure (but it's cold up here!), but many

> supplements contain it: I take a calcium/magnesium/vitamin D

[Guest guest]

Roxanne and Marsha,

 

Just make sure the fermented soy is organic.

 

Melly

 

 

 

, Marsha Abernethy

<bigslowsmom wrote:

>

> So, I have cut out cow's milk and have been using soy milk on my

cereal. This is not better for me?

>

>

>

> Hi Roxanne,

>

> Soy is not a health food.

>

[Guest guest]

I'm also lactose intolerant but I would never dream of forcing my

preferences on a child. Milk does contain a lot that they need

nutritionally and those other products you mention are only white in

colour and given the name 'milk' - almonds and soya have nothing to

do with milk. I wish I could enjoy milk like my children. Children

have been drinking milk (Cow's) for hundreds of years.

 

JS

 

, " Paula " <pokeracepj

wrote:

>

> The more I read about it, the more I think that I shouldn't be

giving

> my daughter cow's milk. I don't drink it because I'm lactose

> intolerant. However, our pediatrician told us that we should be

> giving her Vitamin D (2%) milk because she needs the Vitamin D &

> protein in it and my husband is stuck on that.

>

> I've tried giving her soy milk which she didn't go for.

>

> I tend to drink rice milk, but I know there's not a lot of

nutrition

> in it.

>

> Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband that we

shouldn't

> be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

>

> Thanks,

> Paula

>

[Guest guest]

--Many children that are lactose intolerant can drink goats milk.

Also almond milk has more calcium than cow milk, " ALMOND BREEZE " has

good tasting vanilla and chocolate. Get vitamin D from the sun during

morning hours. Search the Internet for info on goats milk snd almond

milk. Goats milk is more nutritious and easier to digest. Get it from

a store that sells healthy food like Trader Joe's. Cow milk has

unhealthy ingredients such as hormones and is very hard to digest.

Many children are allergic to soy products. Love, Cecile

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- In , " John Smith " <mikakigr

wrote:

>

> I'm also lactose intolerant but I would never dream of forcing my

> preferences on a child. Milk does contain a lot that they need

> nutritionally and those other products you mention are only white

in

> colour and given the name 'milk' - almonds and soya have nothing to

> do with milk. I wish I could enjoy milk like my children. Children

> have been drinking milk (Cow's) for hundreds of years.

>

> JS

>

> , " Paula " <pokeracepj@>

> wrote:

> >

> > The more I read about it, the more I think that I shouldn't be

> giving

> > my daughter cow's milk. I don't drink it because I'm lactose

> > intolerant. However, our pediatrician told us that we should be

> > giving her Vitamin D (2%) milk because she needs the Vitamin D &

> > protein in it and my husband is stuck on that.

> >

> > I've tried giving her soy milk which she didn't go for.

> >

> > I tend to drink rice milk, but I know there's not a lot of

> nutrition

> > in it.

> >

> > Any other thoughts? How can I convince my husband that we

> shouldn't

> > be giving her cow milk and so much dairy products?

> >

> > Thanks,

> > Paula

> >

>