Is almond milk good for you? Importance of reading the label to avoid potential carcinogen.

  Almond milk is often used as a substitute for dairy or soy milk due to its health benefits. This type of milk contains no saturated fat, fewer calories than soy milk and rich in Vitamin E. In every food product it is important that consumers take a careful attention of the label. Almond milks contain a controversial food additive that is called carrageenan that may be a potential carcinogen.

  Almond milk helps to reduce calorie intake 

• Whole Milk: 140 calories per cup
• 2% fat milk:  120 calories per cup
• Rice Milk:     120 calories per cup
• Skim Milk:    80 calories per cup
• Soy Milk:      80 calories per cup
• Almond Milk: 40 calories per cup

   Almond milk can help lower cholesterol levels and is a good choice for anyone who has difficulty digesting dairy or soy. Additionally, almond milk is one of the most nutritious milks. It is a good source of antioxidant Vitamin E, which can help prevent cancer and slow the sings of ageing. Almond milk also provides Vitamin D and Vitamin A.

   Some Almond Milks are particular as they contain a food additive that is extracted from red seaweed. This is called carrageenan. Food Drugs and Administration recognize the additive as a safe one however according to research it leads to gastrointestinal inflammation and possibly cancer so attention is crucial.

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