Coconut and Almond Milk - lower in cals, but worth it?

akmett

I started buying almond milk (after joining MFP and realizing that it's half the calories of skim) but...today I read this article which makes me question my decision. I know there are a lot of you who started drinking the same and thought that I would pass this info on. Also, the article tells you how to make your own (healthier) versions.

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/coconut-and-almond-milk-in-cartons-not-a-healthy-buy/

Thoughts?!

SirBonerFart

how do you milk an almond? They don't have nipples

Joreanasaurous

Eh. I drink it because I think regular milk tastes bad. Plus it makes me phlegmy. So I will happily drink my almond milk.

_noob_

how do you milk an almond? They don't have nipples

diffusion

socajam

I started buying almond milk (after joining MFP and realizing that it's half the calories of skim) but...today I read this article which makes me question my decision. I know there are a lot of you who started drinking the same and thought that I would pass this info on. Also, the article tells you how to make your own (healthier) versions.

http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/coconut-and-almond-milk-in-cartons-not-a-healthy-buy/

Thoughts?!

I always make my own coconut milk and own almond milk. Store bought have too chemicals. Home made - water and almonds; or coconut and water or even coconut, almond and water. A lot cheaper too.

TyTy76

Gross.

cwolfman13

Thoughts?!

You can't win for losing...everything is bad for you and you're gonna die

crose0056

I love my unsweetened almond milk, only use it for oatmeal and cereal. Any experience in making instant pudding? I eat a well balanced diet so only the calories are my concern. I buy the unsweetened variety with only 30 calls per serving.

bcattoes

I stopped reading after "are savvy consumers who know enough nutritionally to avoid soy milk with its endocrine disrupting isoflavones and gastric inflaming phytates"

That right there told me the article was nonsense.

UsedToBeHusky

I tried almond milk, but then realized that it wasn't sufficient for my protein goals. My goals are to primarily burn stored fat and preserve muscle. To achieve this goal, I have to get as close to 1g per lb of lean mass a day. That puts me around or over 100 g of protein a day. Almond milk and coconut milk do not cut the mustard!

billsica

I fart a lot less drinking almond milk. It lasts longer too. I find that Coconut milk tastes too sweet and is kind of disgusting.

So go with Almond milk. My blue Diamond almond milk is only 60 calories for a cup. If I wanted to drink something with less calories, I'd just drink water.

UsedToBeHusky

I stopped reading after "are savvy consumers who know enough nutritionally to avoid soy milk with its endocrine disrupting isoflavones and gastric inflaming phytates"

That right there told me the article was nonsense.

I avoid soy milk cause it tastes nasty. :sick:

prairiewalker

interesting article regarding the vitamin and ingredient concerns but I'm still sticking with only almond and coconut milk until further notice.

I still buy whole milk for my son but won't touch it for me and skim milk is like buying white water with junk in it so to answer your question...

YES, they are worth it :flowerforyou:

bcattoes

I stopped reading after "are savvy consumers who know enough nutritionally to avoid soy milk with its endocrine disrupting isoflavones and gastric inflaming phytates"

That right there told me the article was nonsense.

I avoid soy milk cause it tastes nasty. :sick:

I would also avoid it if I thought it tasted nasty, but that wouldn't make the article less nonsensical.

tmpecus78

I tried almond milk, but then realized that it wasn't sufficient for my protein goals. My goals are to primarily burn stored fat and preserve muscle. To achieve this goal, I have to get as close to 1g per lb of lean mass a day. That puts me around or over 100 g of protein a day. Almond milk and coconut milk do not cut the mustard!

a cup of cow milk has about 7-8g of protein, compared to 1-2g for almond milk. You're worried about maybe 5-6grams? Do u drink a gallon a day? lol

belinus

I switched to Almond Milk as well. The trick is if you want the lower calories, you have to buy the unsweetened version. But even if you forget to check as I have a couple of times, you're still good as sweetened has the same number of calories as skim milk in that regard.

I now use it on cereals, in baking, etc. I started using it to lower my intake of Casein.

BeachIron

I drink milk.

The bovine version that has been consumed for generations.

I don't do replacement food.

UsedToBeHusky

I tried almond milk, but then realized that it wasn't sufficient for my protein goals. My goals are to primarily burn stored fat and preserve muscle. To achieve this goal, I have to get as close to 1g per lb of lean mass a day. That puts me around or over 100 g of protein a day. Almond milk and coconut milk do not cut the mustard!

a cup of cow milk has about 7-8g of protein, compared to 1-2g for almond milk. You're worried about maybe 5-6grams? Do u drink a gallon a day? lol

Actually no... but at the time, I did have a bowl of cereal for breakfast each day. I've actually since removed that and replaced it with oatmeal and protein powder. I still have cereal on the weekends and I will continue not to sacrifice 4 to 6 grams of protein for the sake of a ridiculous principle that our bodies aren't designed to digest it. I have no lactose intolerance... so I'm good.

UsedToBeHusky

I stopped reading after "are savvy consumers who know enough nutritionally to avoid soy milk with its endocrine disrupting isoflavones and gastric inflaming phytates"

That right there told me the article was nonsense.

I avoid soy milk cause it tastes nasty. :sick:

I would also avoid it if I thought it tasted nasty, but that wouldn't make the article less nonsensical.

LOL! I know... I just wanted to point out that there are other reasons to avoid it besides over-sensationalized, scare-mongering garbage based on correlative studies that have never been backed by evidentiary experimental studies.

cfredz

already knew this, but what are you supposed to do if you dont have a food processor? or a vitamix? i cant make my own almond milk so until i can afford a food processor im going to continue to buy almond milk.

jerber160

synthetic vitamines are bad? rully? love my almond milk.. lots of calcium.... low cal..mm

bcattoes

already knew this, but what are you supposed to do if you dont have a food processor? or a vitamix? i cant make my own almond milk so until i can afford a food processor im going to continue to buy almond milk.

I'd never want to make my own. Too time consuming and I'd lose the calcium, and that is the only reason I drink any type of milk. Though the protein does often make the difference in whether I hit that goal for the day or not.

akmett

I buy the 30 cal/cup of unsweetened almond milk in an effort to save a few calories, but my main goal is to eat healthy. I figure if I eat healthy the pounds will eventually drop as a side effect anyway. (Plus I have learned that all calories are not created equal - ie. I can not lose weight eating donuts even if I stay under goal) If almond milk isn't as healthy as I thought it was then I should really switch back to cow's milk. I guess...just trying to figure out what the smarter choice is...

akmett

I would love to use raw goat's milk, but too expensive.

downinaggieland98

I don't understand why people are avoiding real milk unless you are lactose intolerant. Giving up the calories also gives up the protein, not worth it to me.

ohheyitsfelicity

I drink almond milk all the time, I only drink cow's milk if there's no other milk in my house. I have Celiac disease, and a touch of lactose intolerance. Therefore, for me, Blue Diamond almond milk is for sure gluten free & it doesn't contain lactose, so my stomach doesn't get upset after I drink it.

MexicanOsmosis

I drink coconut milk. Unfortunately for me I like the taste of cow's milk, but am lactose intolerant.

footiechick82

I drink Almond Milk all the time. Almond Breeze Unsweetened... 40 cals a cup.

I won't drink anything else.

INGREDIENTS: ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ALMONDS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2 AND D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL (NATURAL VITAMIN E).

Sylvitryinghard

If I think about whats good or bad for me I probably cant eat and drink anything anymore plus what does tequila do to my body??????? I have one life and I eat and drink what I like (only on weekends). And im 1200 cal so I have count n count n count. And I love almond milk.

gobonas99

I love my skim milk....unfortunately for me, my skim milk no longer loves me :sad:

I now eat cereal dry. And I use either almond or coconut milk in my shake. I am NOT a fan of drinking either. I miss my milk (even taking lactaid doesn't help...it only delays the inevitable). :brokenheart:

bcattoes

I don't understand why people are avoiding real milk unless you are lactose intolerant. Giving up the calories also gives up the protein, not worth it to me.

Soy milk has comparable protein. I stopped drinking cow's milk decades ago. I'm not intolerant nor do I think it's unhealthy, I just hate the taste and the phlegm.