Today's Health: Milk Minus the Cow
NBC ID: AR2IQ7U9UA | Media Type: Aired Show | Air Date(s): 11/15/2011 | Event Date(s): 11/15/2011Transcript
Event Date(s): 11/15/2011 | Event Location(s): New York | Description: In a studio interview with Guthrie, nutritionist and Women's Health magazine contributor Keri Glassman says more and more people who are lactose intolerant are turning to milk alternatives, discusses almond milk, and notes it is the least caloric out of all milk alternatives. Guthrie tastes almond milk. Glassman discusses hemp milk and notes the pros and cons of hemp milk. Glassman discuss coconut and notes the pros and cons of coconut milk. Guthrie tastes the coconut milk and its nutritional value. Glassman discusses rice milk, its nutritional value and the pros and cons with rice milk. Guthrie tastes rice milk. Glassman discusses and displays soy milk and how whole making a comeback. GFX: Supers "Almond Milk: Tastes Creamy, Rich and Slightly Nutty , Best in Smoothies, Coffee & Cereal". GFX: Supers "Almond Milk Pros: Least Caloric Alternative, Fortified With Vitamin E, A, D". GFX: Supers "Almond Milk Cons: Low on Fiber & Protein, Higher in Sodium Than Alternatives". GFX: Supers "Hemp Milk: Tastes Nutty and Earthy, Best in Mashed Potatoes ^ Baked Goods". GFX: Supers " Hemp Milk Pros: Naturally Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lacks THC". GFX: Supers "Hemp Milk Cons: Can Contain 10% Of Daily Calcium Need, Not Great Source Of Protein". GFX: Supers "Hemp Milk: 100 Cal Per Cup, 6G Fat (.5g Sat Fat), 110 Mg Sodium, 0g Fiber, 2g Protein". GFX: Supers "Coconut Milk: Tastes Thick, Creamy, Best In Coffee, Tea, Pudding, Oatmeal". GFX: Supers "Coconut Milk Pros: Least Amount of Sodium to Alternatives, Fortified With B12". GFX: Supers "Coconut Milk Cons: Majority Of Fat Is Saturated". GFX: Supers "Coconut Milk: 80 Cal per Cup, 5g Fat (5g Sat Fat),7g Carbs (6g Sugars), 15mg Sodium, 0g Fiber, 1g Protein". GFX: Supers "Rice Milk: 120 Cal per Cup, 2.5g Fat (0g Sat Fat), 23g Carbs (10g Sugars), 100mg Sodium, 0g Fiber, 1g Protein". GFX: Supers "Rice Milk: Tastes Light, Watery, Sweet, Desserts & Baked Goods". GFX: Supers "Rice Milk Pros: The Carbs, Good Source Of Electrolytes". GFX: Supers "Rice Milk Cons: The Carbs, Rice Milk Has Zero Fiber". GFX: Supers "Soy Milk: Tastes Faintly Sweet, Best In Savory Dishes like Soups & Sauces". GFX: Supers "Soy Milk Pros: Has As Much Protein As Cow's Milk, Often Fortified". GFX: Supers "Soy Milk Cons: Soy Products May Lead To Breast Cancer, Don't Ingest More Than 25g Per Day". GFX: Supers "Soy Milk: 100 Cal per Cup, 4g Fat (.5g Sat Fat), 8g Carbs (6g Sugars), 120mg Sodium, 1g Fiber, 6g Protein". GFX: Supers "Whole Milk Pros: Good For Children Under 2, Aids Growth In Brain Development". GFX: Supers "Whole Milk Pros: Good Source Vitamin D, A, Phosphorous and Magnesium". GFX: Supers "Whole Milk Cons: Higher in Total Fat, Saturated Fat & Calories".