Rice Milk: Benefits And How To Prepare It

Preparing homemade rice milk is very simple, being a good option to substitute cow’s milk, in those people who suffer from lactose intolerance or allergy to cow’s milk protein, soy or nuts. 

It is more common to call it rice milk because it is a drink that can substitute cow’s milk, however, it is more correct to call it rice drink because it is of vegetable origin. This drink can be purchased in supermarkets, online or in health food stores.

Rice milk: benefits and how to prepare it

Main benefits

As rice milk contains few calories it is an excellent ally for weight loss, when ingested in moderation and in conjunction with a healthy and balanced diet.

Likewise, it helps reduce cholesterol because it does not contain fat, and is an excellent source of vitamins B complex, A and D, which help keep the nervous system, skin and eyesight healthy.

In addition, this drink is ideal for those who are allergic to milk protein or even lactose intolerant, as well as people who are allergic to soy or nuts. This has a neutral and pleasant flavor that combines with coffee, chocolate powder or fruits, so it can be included in breakfast or snacks to prepare smoothies or cereals, for example.

Rice milk recipe

Rice milk is very simple to prepare at home and can be made at any time, especially, because it uses ingredients easy to find in any kitchen. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white or brown rice;
  • 8 glasses of water.

    • How to prepare

    Place the water in a pot, bring to the fire and let it boil, then place the previously washed rice. Leave on low heat for 1 hour with the pot covered. Then remove from the fire and let it cool, blend, strain very well and add water if necessary to make it more liquid. 

    To give more flavor to the rice milk, before blending you can add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vanilla or cinnamon extract and 2 tablespoons of honey, for example. 

    Rice milk nutritional information

    The table below shows the nutritional composition per 100 mL of rice milk:

    Generally, calcium and vitamins are added to rice milk at the factory, such as vitamin B12 and D, to enrich this milk with other nutrients. The amount varies according to the manufacturer.

    Possible side effects

    It is important to mention that rice milk is not a good source of protein and because it is rich in carbohydrates, it may not be the ideal drink for those who suffer from diabetes.

    In addition to this, according to the FDA some of these products contain traces of inorganic arsenic, a substance that can cause heart problems and cancer in the long term, so excessive intake should be avoided.

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