Trader Joe`s light coconut milk contains nothing but coconut and water. I like whole stuff better, but in a pinch, it`s good to know. The actual process of making alternative milk is quite simple and follows the same steps, whether it is a cereal like rice or oats, any type of nut or even coconut. When preparing at home, the first step is to soak the raw materials. Soaking times vary depending on the ingredient and can range from a few hours to a day. It can also be soaked in cold, hot or boiling water. After soaking, you will drain and rinse often. Then the ingredient is mixed with fresh water at high speed. The last step is effort. You can do this with cheesecloth or a bag of nuts (these are fine mesh bags specially designed for making nut milk). And that`s it, you now have alternative milk! I was just at Trader Joe and couldn`t find SCD legal coconut milk there.
I thought the box pictured above now contains chewing gum? Do you still use this coconut milk? They seem to be in full remission and able to eat non-legal food, but does that bother you at all? There is Blue Dragon Company which only has water and coconut water listed in their ingredients. I emailed them to check if anything else had been added. However, I found online that they use some emulsifiers. They are all legal, with the exception of polysorbate 60. I don`t know if 60 is legal, I only know that polysorbate 80 is illegal. If you don`t want to take any risks, then opt for light coconut milk, it does not contain polysorbate 60. On the other hand, Elaine said in a post in pecanbread.com that poly80 is not the worst additive. I hope this helps ๐ This first exchange is easy. Liquid milk (dairy products) is not allowed on sickle cell disease, but can easily be replaced with coconut or almond milk. There are quite a few options in milk ducts these days, just make sure you stay away from oat milk or any other grain base. Also, be sure to read the ingredients! Many dairy-free pre-made milks contain carrageenan or thickeners such as sunflower lecithin, guar gum, and even refined sugar.
Simply unsweetened almonds is what I usually buy when I buy dairy-free pre-made milk at the store. Doing it at home is also easy! I usually make my coconut milk at home because I couldn`t find a brand that was 100% sickle cell compliant. To make homemade almond milk, simply swap the coconut for whole, unroasted and unsalted almonds. Follow the coconut milk recipe procedure, but soak the almonds in room temperature water overnight. These dairy-free milks can go into anything from smoothies like my turmeric ginger smoothie to cooking like my blueberry Scones. Cheers! The dairy department in the store today has dozens and dozens of dairy-free options and it can be hard to know which one is better. This is partly an individual decision, as allergies and intolerances must be taken into account. Some good ground rules are to check the ingredients first.
If it contains things you can`t pronounce, carrageenan or other thickeners or stabilizers, I`d put it on hold. Carrageenan, in particular, has been shown to cause inflammation and worsen diabetes, IBD, and other digestive diseases. Although it has been approved by the FDA for use, many concerns about the additive remain, so I would personally prefer to avoid it. The next thing I would look at is the sugar content. Often, added sugars are so high that they outweigh other health benefits, not to mention your gut biome. If you find an alternative milk that is GMO-free, organic, sugar-free and additive-free, you`ve hit the jackpot! It can be difficult to find one that ticks all these boxes, the good news is that it`s very easy to create your own. Discover my coconut milk recipe to inspire you! Canned tuna wrapped in water or its own juice is legal. They say you mix it with a little hot water to get “milk” or a thinner texture. I wonder if it`s better than coconut “extract” + water? Or maybe the same? Thanks for the info. Just recently, I started shopping at TJ`s, happy to know I can get coconut milk from them. Thank you a bunch of ๐ chard (red, green, rainbow and Swiss).
Swiss chard is similar to spinach/celery, so it is legal. It also reminds me a bit of the cabbage family, so use it with caution if gas is still an issue โ Elaine, I`d much rather make my own coconut milk. Here is a quick and easy way to make coconut milk with hot water and unsweetened coconut flakes or grated coconut. Whenever I see canned coconut milk in a store, I usually look at ingredient lists.