MILK

mmddwechanged

I don't drink milk because I do not care for it, but if you like it then drink what you like. Make your meal plans and incorporate your preference into that plan. Life is too short to consume foods you don't really like just because they may be "healthier" than another choice.

Well said!

kathiesmith13

I used to drink skim milk (and did for 30 years! Since I was weaned off baby food!) until I read up on it and found a lot of evidence that skim milk can actually perpetuate weight problems. We switched the whole family to whole milk about a year ago...I didn't lose any weight (I am the only one who is overweight in my fam) but I didn't gain any either.

Saturated fat has gotten a bad rap--stay away from processed foods, sugars, and trans fat.

And lastly, all things in moderation--for years I refused to give up milk. I finally admitted to myself at the beginning of this week (when I started my new lifestyle plan) that I was drinking too many calories. Milk was my water-replacement, and I was drinking too much of it.

geebusuk

Saturated fat has gotten a bad rap--stay away from processed foods, sugars, and trans fat.

Sat fat gets a bad rap from similar sources to those having a go at "processed foods and sugars in my experience .

Pnuke77

I wish I could drink any milk. Have to stick with Rice Milk due to digestive issues.

Dragonwolf

Homogenized milk is also, in some places, used to refer to whole milk.

Pick the one that fits your macros and that you like.

Where? Serious question. In the United States, all milk is homogenized unless otherwise labelled. Skim milk is homogenized, as is 1%, 2%, and Whole.

Likewise, when it's not homogenized, it's not just whole milk. A local dairy around me sells non-homogenized milk in Skim, 1%, 2%, and Whole.

I've seen whole milk referred to a Vitamin D milk (despite other milks still being fortified with Vitamin D), but never as homogenized as a way to differentiate it from the skimmed varieties.

Lochlyn_D

It's better to take a calcium pill and leave the milk to the baby cows.

Leo_729

I used to drink 1%. Still buy that for the kids, but recently switched to unsweetened almond milk, LOVE IT. I rarely drink it straight- usually in my cereal, or in a smoothie. 30 calories, more calcium than regular milk and less fat.

footiechick82

almond

UsedToBeHusky

I grew up on 2% but switched to non-fat when I learned that fat is added to the milk. Not sure, but I don't think its the good kind of fat either.

UsedToBeHusky

I used to drink 1%. Still buy that for the kids, but recently switched to unsweetened almond milk, LOVE IT. I rarely drink it straight- usually in my cereal, or in a smoothie. 30 calories, more calcium than regular milk and less fat.

And less protein.

skcardiog

I love cheese and yogurt but absolutely will not drink milk...I can't stand the taste.

This ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

mockchoc

I used to drink 1%. Still buy that for the kids, but recently switched to unsweetened almond milk, LOVE IT. I rarely drink it straight- usually in my cereal, or in a smoothie. 30 calories, more calcium than regular milk and less fat.

And less protein.

I still also think besides the protein issue that I'd prefer the calcium to occur naturally and not be added. I did use almond milk for a while but I see some benifits to real milk that it doesn't have.

TheDevastator

whole milk kefir...that is all.

Paco4gsc

Does anyone know if a low sugar, high protein milk exists?

I recently discovered how much sugar was in my skim milk

I'm in the UK btw

The sugar in milk is just the lactose, which can be considered a natural sugar like that in fruit. Nothing to fret over.

fxgs

Raw milk is the way to go. I get it weekly at the local farmers market.
Naysayers, do a search for raw milk and read about it.

mockchoc

whole milk kefir...that is all.

Oh my goodness yes!!!! That stuff is addictive and good for you at the same time. Love it!

geebusuk

The sugar in milk is just the lactose, which can be considered a natural sugar like that in fruit. Nothing to fret over.

Depends 'iifym' .

fatsnacker

Milk is great for calcium for your bones. Semi-skimmed milk is better than skimmed milk - skimmed milk is mostly water.

Dragonwolf

Raw milk is the way to go. I get it weekly at the local farmers market.
Naysayers, do a search for raw milk and read about it.

Keep in mind, though, that not everyone can get their hands on it even if they wanted to. In most states in the US, it's illegal to sell raw milk (like "shut down your farm, bankrupt you with fines, and take everything you have" illegal), and in many cases, it's even illegal to buy it in another state and bring it across state lines.

GeekAmour

summersbest

When I was young, my mom made milk from powder because it was way cheaper than the real thing and there were four kids to feed. Then it was 2% later on but I never liked either. Gave up milk for awhile when I first moved out on my own but then started drinking skim and finally craved milk. Use it in smoothies every day and straight up some nights before bedtime. No point forcing yourself to drink a certain type based on calories/fat/sugar/carb counts if you really don't like the taste. Drink whichever is your favourite. ~

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xoxtarajeanxox

I guess I'll be trying almond milk!

Meg_Shirley_86

I would say whatever you like, as long as it fits into your day and works for you. I drink almond milk, because osteoporosis runs in my family and milk is terrible for bone density. I also do weight training to help prevent this in the future. But really, have whatever you like!

Meg_Shirley_86

I have always drunk whole milk, because there's nothing like the real thing. But I don't drink much of it, because milk isn't actually good for you in any form. I know it is a base, but your body treats it as an acid. Your bones have to pull calcium out to counteract it, so getting calcium from green vegetables is actually the better way to go. But it does taste soooo good, so I still drink it every once in a while as a treat, and I use it on my cereal. If you are feeling brave, you could try soy, almond, or rice milk, which are much better for you. Almond is my personal favorite. I don't think 1% or 2% milk is different enough from whole to be worth the sacrifice, so if you're going for it, go all out...

^^THIS. I love almond milk too, as does my husband and daughter, and more recently, my mom. There are 8 different kinds that I know of, and they usually have "original" and "unsweetened" varieties. I use the unsweetened to cook, but the sweetness in the original is so darn tasty! We intended to try other varieties, but liked the almond so much, we never bought another type.

Meg_Shirley_86

Raw milk is the way to go. I get it weekly at the local farmers market.
Naysayers, do a search for raw milk and read about it.

Keep in mind, though, that not everyone can get their hands on it even if they wanted to. In most states in the US, it's illegal to sell raw milk (like "shut down your farm, bankrupt you with fines, and take everything you have" illegal), and in many cases, it's even illegal to buy it in another state and bring it across state lines.

All of this. No, I do not consume dairy myself, but I think it's terrible that we can choose to do so many unhealthy things to our bodies, but this decision is out of our hands. People have the right to decide for themselves and for their families.