I haven't found a milk substitute that I really enjoy as much as milk. I have tried powdered and soy with disappointment in flavor and texture. I will give rice milk a try, thank TricaK. I also will look for the organic versions.
Here's a link I thought you would appreciate RB:
...........Milk and
cheese from grass-fed cows may be good sources of omega-3.
[16] Milk from non-organic, grain-fed cows may contain about two-thirds less omega-3. One UK study showed that half a pint of milk provides 10% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of ALA, while a "matchbox sized piece of organic cheese will give you up to 88%".
[17]
The
microalgae Crypthecodinium cohnii and
Schizochytrium are rich sources of
DHA (22:6 ω-3), produced commercially in
bioreactors. Oil from
brown algae (kelp) is a source of EPA.
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The Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio
Clinical studies
[2][4][8] indicate that the ingested ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 (especially Linoleic vs Alpha Linolenic) fatty acids may be important to maintaining cardiovascular health.
Both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential, i.e. humans must consume them in the diet. Omega-3 and omega-6 compete for the same metabolic enzymes, thus the omega-6
mega-3 ratio will significantly influence the ratio of the ensuing metabolites, (e.g.
prostaglandins,
leukotrienes,
eicosanoids etc.), and will alter the body's metabolic function. Metabolites of omega-6 are significantly more inflammatory (esp.
arachidonic acid) than those of omega-3. This necessitates that omega-3 and omega-6 be consumed in a
balanced proportion; the ideal ratio of omega-6
mega-3 being from 1:1 to 5:1. Studies suggest that the evolutionary human diet, rich in seafood, nuts and other sources of omega-3, may have provided a ratio of close to 1:1.
[4]
Simopoulos, et al[9] recommend daily intakes of three omega-3 forms: 650 mg of
EPA and
DHA, and 2.22 g of
ALA, and one omega-6 form: 4.44 g of
LA. This translates to a 3:2 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. (i.e. 1.5:1)
Typical Western diets provide ratios of between 10:1 and 30:1 - i.e., dramatically skewed toward omega-6. Examples of oils rich in omega-6 compared to omega-3 are
soy,
sunflower,
cottonseed,
canola,
peanut,
grapeseed oil and
corn oil. There is likely no compelling reason that a healthy person consuming a typical western diet should ever need to supplement their diet with omega-6.
Sources: [18],
[19]