There's Soy Milk - oh, but soy's not good for boys and can also be an offender for many kids with autism like casein. Best to skip the soy. So, then there's rice milk (but not rice dream due to gluten during processing). Ok, so that leaves.... almond milk, hemp milk, or Dari-Free.
Previously, I'd seen coconut milk drinks that were sold in aluminum cans. Well, for those trying to avoid anything aluminum, that won't do.
When I saw the new Coconut Milk from So Delicious was coming out I was SOLD.
- Dairy Free / Lactose Free
- Soy Free
- Gluten Free
- Rich in Medium Chain Fatty Acids
- Excellent Source of Vitamin B12 (vegetarian friendly)
- Formulated for Maximum Calcium Absorption
- Cholesterol Free
- No Trans Fats
- Certified Vegan
Alex has long been a fan of So Delicious products, especially their Coconut Milk line which includes dairy free ice cream and the kids absolute favorite yogurt. When I saw they had drinks out I had to get them and stalked my local Whole Foods until one day - They had it!
I picked up both the vanilla and the sweetened versions, though it also comes in unsweetened.
We use this mostly Alex's gluten free cereal. It isn't watery like rice milk, doesn't contain soy, and tastes better than using the dari-free (which is potato based)!
Coconut Milk also has some pretty amazing health benefits. It is also a good choice for kids with autism who have gut issues because it has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties.
Coconut milk may inhibit/kill several types of detrimental bacteria and fungi including: Chlamydia trachomatis, Helicobacter pylori, Hemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans. It also may deactivate lipid-coated viruses including: The HIV virus, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Herpes Simplex Viruses Type 1 & 2, and the Measles Virus.I'm sold!
[From the In-Tele-Health © 2006 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)]
My only wish is.... If this came in a Chocolate flavor. Can you imagine that decadence as well as kid appeal that chocolate coconut milk would taste like? My kids favorite coconut milk yogurt flavors are the Vanilla and Chocolate as well as the strawberry.
BTW - a little bit of this coconut milk drink, some ice and the coconut milk ice cream or yogurt with some fresh fruit... in the blender makes for a super yummy and healthful - best of all DAIRY FREE smoothie!
For more info (and even recipes):
http://purelydecadent.com/
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7 comments:
I'm sold on trying to at least find where it is sold near me! We skip soy due to high levels of alkaline can erode esophagus. We currently use Almond Breeze but have been looking for alternatives. Thank you for posting this!
Genius. I am looking for that this week.
We make our own cashew milk, but as a treat the coconut milk sounds yummy! I had bought one of the yogurts to try but my son ate it. Thanks for the info.
I've requested this at my grocery and am just waiting patiently! I know Edward will love it!
My autie has not tried the coconut milk yogurt yet but my dh and I did. It was better than the real thing!!!!! I have a sister who might be interested in this alternative too since she is trying to avoid dairy AND soy . . .
Hey!!!! I am a Hello Kitty loving mom to a recently diagnose daughter with autism. I am doing some internet research when I ran across your page. My daughter has a nut allgery so I am happy to come across coconut milk for her. Thanks so much for the info. I will be looking more closely at the info you provide. Thanks !!!!
Thanks for posting this. I am allergic to gluten and we have recently discovered that our 1yr old on top of being allergic to milk (both cow and goat), and sensitive to gluten - he's allergic to eggs, and nuts. So I wasn't sure if kids could tolerate coconut milk.
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