For personal health reasons, I recently began adding almond milk to my morning routine via smoothies, oatmeals and coffees. In that time, however, I began to notice that I experienced slight stomach discomfort post breakfast. Unsure of the cause, I began an elimination diet and conducted an internet search pertaining to my daily food and lifestyle choices.
Within seconds of web browsing, I learned about something called carrageenan and discovered that my complaint was not an uncommon one. Carrageenan is a red seaweed derivative that is used as a thickener, stabilizer and/or emulsifier in many dairy, dairy alternatives, and deli meat products. It has been linked to gastrointestinal inflammation, lesions and even colon cancers in animals.
Although most companies do use the additive, not all dairy, dairy alternatives and deli meat products contain carrageenan. Despite that information, I have decided to go DIY with my almond milk - hoping that my stomach will thank my efforts!
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