I use unsweetened soy milk a lot on the Candida diet. It has a similar consistency to that of cow's milk and behaves as such in recipes. Soy however is one of the top eight allergens so it may not be suitable for everyone.
Almond Milk is another popular milk alternative. It is ideal for people that cannot use soy due to sensitivity or allergy. I have not used almond milk because both of my children are severely allergic to nuts. I have however heard great things about almond milk in regard to both its taste and usability. Almonds are tree nuts so they are also considered one of the top eight allergens and may pose problems for some.
Rice Milk is an okay milk alternative. This is what I use for my children because they are allergic, at varying degrees to cow's milk, soy and tree nuts. Rice milk is great in cereal but only mediocre for cooking. The consistency is very watery so it cannot be used effectively in some recipes. It is also very sweet, even when using the unsweetened version. Rice milk is also high carbohydrates so it may not be ideal for Candida dieters especially in the early stages of the diet.
Hemp Milk seems to be the new kid on the block but I have not used it yet. Contrary to how it sounds it is not illegal nor does it contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) the active chemical in marijuana. From what I have read, hemp milk has a creamy consistency and performs well in cooking.
When you are choosing a milk alternative make sure that it is unsweetened and does not contain any prohibited additives.
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