Coconut milk? Almond? Soy? Dairy?
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I like almond0
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I have soy, dairy, and almond allergies do it's coconut for me. Although I do like the taste of soy milk and almond milk.
My daughter likes soy then almond.
My husband's like organic dairy.
It depends on what they are using it for.0 -
I was drinking unsweetened almond milk....UNTIL the stores started carrying cashew milk. YUM. So much better.
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I developed lactose intolerance this past year, and out of the non dairy milks we have tried, Silk brand soymilk is the house favorite. We use it in coffee and cereal, and my 3 year old enjoys Silk's chocolate soymilk in her sippy cup.
Despite what some quacks/bloggers say about soy, its perfectly healthful.
Taste wise, i like rice milk, but I was outvoted!0 -
Of all the nut-milks cashew is my favorite too...LovingLifeInCalifornia wrote: »I was drinking unsweetened almond milk....UNTIL the stores started carrying cashew milk. YUM. So much better.
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I like dairy for protein and enjoy the way it tastes, so nut milks are a terrible substitute. Soy is better, but doesn't taste as good, IMO (and besides I normally use it in yogurt and cottage cheese and haven't seen any great soy versions of those), and although I'm not on the anti soy bandwagon I'm suspicious of adding a huge amount to my diet and prefer to eat it as tofu as an alternative to meat/yogurt/cottage cheese on occasion, rather than adding in a bunch of soy milk and soy based meats for no personal purpose (as my body seems to react well to lactose--if anything I feel better when I'm eating more dairy).
But people should eat what they like and what fits their macros. All are fine.0 -
This can not be stressed enough...lemurcat12 wrote: »But people should eat what they like and what fits their macros. All are fine.
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Whats the scoop? What's the best and worst? What should I choose?
Such a vague question. Best or worst in what way?
Barring personal allergy or intollerance none of them are unhealthy. How healthy they are would depend on how they fit into your diet as a whole. Drink whatever you like.0 -
almond milk is my absolute favorite- i drink it plain and in cereals, oatmeals, smoothies, fruit bowls etc. i typically get a container of the unsweetened, and sometimes either the chocolate or vanilla depending on what i'm in the mood for but the original is fine because i don't like it super sweet and it's much lower in calories and sugar than the flavored or cow's milk. if it's not your thing, i'd go for coconut milk. cow's milk just makes me bloated.0
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I am loving this almond/coconut milk blend! soo tasty.
I try to avoid soy because it is estrogen dominant, it can throw off your hormone balance.0 -
I have hypothyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome and am sensitive to gluten. I have learned that having too much soy makes me feel tired and sluggish and I can't tolerate the hormones in dairy milk. It will actually cause me to stop ovulating. I like the flavor of almond milk, Silk Unsweetened Vanilla. I realize it has very little actual almond in it but I like the taste and the added calcium and vitamin D help a lot. I have been buying it in the 2-1/2 gallon pack which makes it a little less expensive. I agree that in this case making my own would be better but this is one place where I choose to take the easy way out.0
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I love almond milk and rotate unsweetened vanilla, chocolate and coconut almond blends. I also recently tried cashew milk and it was delicious!0
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Home made: 1. cashew milk, 2. almond and 3. coconut. Nothing beats homemade.0
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This is a preference thing, or perhaps an emotional thing if people are concerned about the treatment of cows or about industrial production generally. Keep in mind that the dairy substitutes are typically lower in protein. Because of my dietary requirements (no fluids at dinner, concern I get enough protein) I have nearly replaced all my milk with Greek yogurt.
Attached is a table I made up today comparing selected nutritional requirements including almond, cashew, coconut, soy, dairy (various fat levels), heavy cream, buttermilk, yogurt and Greek yogurt.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1USAzjWFHRPPZNJNm_rfNZqfUbLyMm-obA-aadT7kydk/edit?usp=sharing
A word to vegetarians who are also preparing their own milks or milk substitutes. Make sure you are getting sources for vitamin A.0 -
I LOVE unsweetened plain almond milk in my coffee. So much so, that I completely dislike cows milk in my coffee now. If I can't make my own almond milk, I get Silk because it at least doesn't have carrageenan in it.0
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2% mootopia chocolate if I'm just going to drink it straight.
Coconut milk would be my choice for an alternative to dairy though.0 -
they're all good0
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I've tried them all, I like cow's milk and Almond milk best, some soy is good but most is chalky..0
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Nonsense...melissalatzel25 wrote: »dairy milk is terrible- humans can't absorb the calcium and it actually proven to leak calcium from bones. better get calcium from other sources like plants etc
Actually I'm quite sure I've read something among the same lines.
Although it was about store-bought dairy.
Due to the the diet the animals are given, there's more omega-6 than there is omega-3 in the milk.
Organic milk also has a more favourable balance of the two fatty acids than conventional milk.
Long-term high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio has been proven to result in a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12442909)
However the leaking of calcium (and depositing it in soft tissue instead of bones) I believe occurs when there's a deficiency of Vitamin D.. So not because of milk.
I did read about it before but don't remember the details.
I think this person read these 2 truths and got confused, but yes, their statement isn't correct.0 -
Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...0
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TheDevastator wrote: »Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...
well, you can just go to kale...I prefer milk.0 -
Whats the scoop? What's the best and worst? What should I choose?
It depends on what you mean by "best" and "worst"..judging by overall calories? Texture? Flavor? Nutritional content balance? Fat? etc etc.
I'll say that we were not big fans of soy milk tastewise (even if flavored with vanilla) but have enjoyed coconut milk and almond milk.
Lately we've been stuck on cashew milk...quite creamy (my wife has lactose-issues and says the Cashew milk "ice cream" is as close as she's gotten to the real thing so far)..use plain for cooking and vanilla or chocolate for drinking.0 -
Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk is my favorite and is the most "milk like" to me. I know a lot of people that love almond milk, but it has a less creamy consistency in my opinion.0
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Why not sardines, dark leafy greens AND milk?TheDevastator wrote: »Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...
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Milk is estrogenic.
Why not sardines, dark leafy greens AND milk?TheDevastator wrote: »Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...0 -
For me, Almond milk that's what I used0
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TheDevastator wrote: »
Milk is estrogenic.
Why not sardines, dark leafy greens AND milk?TheDevastator wrote: »Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...
I'd still rather drink cows milk than soy...
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I'm vegan and have been for a good while. My absolute favorite is Flaxseed milk. It's very nutritious and delicious (at least I think so). Coconut milk is fatty (in a good way!) and, I think, the second best, nutrition wise. You can also cook delicious things with it. The best one to use with your coffee and milk, too, if you're into that kind of thing!0
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has anyone here tried silk's "very vanilla" soy milk? Super sweet and sugary. Tastes like liquid marshmallow.0
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Soy is very estrogenic so I try to avoid it.christinev297 wrote: »TheDevastator wrote: »
Milk is estrogenic.
Why not sardines, dark leafy greens AND milk?TheDevastator wrote: »Who needs milk when there is a bunch of calcium in sardines and dark leafy greens...
I'd still rather drink cows milk than soy...
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