Milk?!?!

Sarauk2sf

Milk is just sugar water

Not in the slightest.

Wenchiness

Like many others, I am going to urge you to try almond milk. I use the unsweetened for my cereal 30 calories a cup, more calcium than normal milk. The biggest benefit is that, if you are not much of a milk drinker this stuff lasts 6-8 weeks in the fridge. Woot. What really surprised me is that my dairy farm raised husband claimed that "Our official milk is now almond milk", and it only took me 2 years to get him to try it. Although, to be honest, for straight up drinking the dude prefers fully fatted buttermilk. I make him drink it in glasses I can't see through, because ewwwwwwwww. He likes the almond for cereal, dunking and adding chocolate to, or Ovaltine.

jofjltncb6

Like many others, I am going to urge you to try almond milk. I use the unsweetened for my cereal 30 calories a cup, more calcium than normal milk. The biggest benefit is that, if you are not much of a milk drinker this stuff lasts 6-8 weeks in the fridge. Woot. What really surprised me is that my dairy farm raised husband claimed that "Our official milk is now almond milk", and it only took me 2 years to get him to try it. Although, to be honest, for straight up drinking the dude prefers fully fatted buttermilk. I make him drink it in glasses I can't see through, because ewwwwwwwww. He likes the almond for cereal, dunking and adding chocolate to, or Ovaltine.

And like, uh, no one else apparently, I'm going to urge you *not* to drink strained almond water...because it's ridiculously overpriced for what it is...and because it's an abomination of nature and WHO should orchestrate a worldwide campaign to eradicate this vile substance.

Perhaps I should draft a petition to this effect.

RaggedyPond

They get to save 20 whole calories! Wooo!

Matt24442

Milk is just sugar water

How is that so when it has quite a bit of protein and calcium?

how do you think it gets white?

einzweidrei

I love milk so much (and only whole milk) that it will regularly accompany meals (even things like pizza) or I will just come home and down two glasses of it because I am craving it. Mm.

That is all.

LiftAllThePizzas

You can get more calcium from a vitamin and more protein from an egg. Milk is made for babies to gain weight. Dieting people don't need it.

You don't need the cheese or pizza that's in your ticker either...

Well, YOU don't.

Chizakura

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Edited out a reply to the person arguing against almond milk. Changed my mind, just don't feel like getting into it.

Sarauk2sf

They get to save 20 whole calories! Wooo!

Huh?

westendcurls

I switched to almond milk for the lower calories. found I stopped getting the painful gas and bloating I had been told was IBS. What a way to find out your lactose intolerant right lol. so yeah it will definitely be a life long switch for me, though I do miss icecream. Yes there are other ways to get the nutrients in milk. If you dont like milk you certainly dont need to force yourself to drink it.

nicenhealthy

So i never in my life used to drink milk, I have always hated the taste and the smell. I am training myself to like more healthy things and I have always known that milk is good for you, but how is it for someone trying to lose weight? I feel like its calories that may not always be necessary to consume...is it worth to my body what its weight in calories is?? Any thoughts on this?? keep in mind i am only starting out with a small glass one meal a day

It's not life-changing either way. Is it worth it for the cals? IIFYM (http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/)

RaggedyPond

You can get more calcium from a vitamin and more protein from an egg. Milk is made for babies to gain weight. Dieting people don't need it.

You don't need the cheese or pizza that's in your ticker either...

Well, YOU don't.

Wtf is that supposed to mean? Everyone loves pizza. Anyways OP said they don't even like milk but wondering if they should force themselves to drink it. Simply stating protein and calcium come from other sources other than hormone injected water.

RaggedyPond

They get to save 20 whole calories! Wooo!

Huh?

1 cup skim milk 80 cals
1 cup almond milk 60 cals = 20 cal difference

Sarauk2sf

They get to save 20 whole calories! Wooo!

Huh?

1 cup skim milk 80 cals
1 cup almond milk 60 cals = 20 cal difference

Edited to clarify .... is that eye roll is directed at me or the OP?

RaggedyPond

Indeed it is used as an ingredient in things. The point is not having to drink it when you don't want to not list what you can make with milk.

OP said nothing about almond milk. The replies are saying almond milk saves SOOO many calories.

Sarauk2sf

Indeed it is used as an ingredient in things. The point is not having to drink it when you don't want to not list what you can make with milk.

What was the point of the baby cow and should not be drunk when dieting comments if your actual point was don't drink it if you don't like it (which was pretty much what everyone else was saying anyway).?

Also...quotes help.

Hauntinglyfit

I'm spending the holidays at home, and my dad drinks the fattiest milk they sell. Geesuscrist, I am never going back to 2%. Tastes like milky heaven. This is what angels drink to stay white and fluffy.

Achrya

I drink milk. Real milk. Whole milk. I'm not here for almond/coconut/soy water or low fat milks because...Well, they aren't the same. They don't taste the same and frankly when I want milk I want milk. Not smushed nuts.

Also almond milk tastes awful. Sorrynotsorryjustsaying

Sarauk2sf

OP said nothing about almond milk. The replies are saying almond milk saves SOOO many calories.

I am not sure where you shop, but I can get almond milk at 30 cals a cup. That's actually quite a big difference % wise.

However, I only use it for cooking as it tastes nasty (plus the texture is bleh!).

mockchoc

You can get more calcium from a vitamin and more protein from an egg. Milk is made for babies to gain weight. Dieting people don't need it.

You don't need the cheese or pizza that's in your ticker either...

Well, YOU don't.

Wtf is that supposed to mean? Everyone loves pizza. Anyways OP said they don't even like milk but wondering if they should force themselves to drink it. Simply stating protein and calcium come from other sources other than hormone injected water.

Unless you are getting organic pizzas maybe there is "hormone injected water" turned into cheese on your pizza. Confused about what you are saying.

RaggedyPond

Indeed it is used as an ingredient in things. The point is not having to drink it when you don't want to not list what you can make with milk.

What was the point of the baby cow and should not be drunk when dieting comments if your actual point was don't drink it if you don't like it (which was pretty much what everyone else was saying anyway).?

Also...quotes help.

*Still using quotes. Maybe they aren't showing up on your computer

Why parrot the same advice already given?

RaggedyPond

OP said nothing about almond milk. The replies are saying almond milk saves SOOO many calories.

I am not sure where you shop, but I can get almond milk at 30 cals a cup. That's actually quite a big difference % wise.

However, I only use it for cooking as it tastes nasty (plus the texture is bleh!).

We are very limited on American products here.

laxheart16

I don't drink regular milk. I grew up on rice milk but recently switched to almond milk and coconut milk. They're so delicious, and I think they're also better for you.

Henrichette

If you don't like milk, try vegetable milk! There are many kinds as soy, almond and rice milk ; moreover they usually contain less fat.

servilia

Make the switch to Almond Milk less calories

Impossible. Almonds do not have teats.


Perhaps you are referring to strained sweetened almond water instead?

Sarauk2sf

OP said nothing about almond milk. The replies are saying almond milk saves SOOO many calories.

I am not sure where you shop, but I can get almond milk at 30 cals a cup. That's actually quite a big difference % wise.

However, I only use it for cooking as it tastes nasty (plus the texture is bleh!).

We are very limited on American products here.

Well...the OP is from the States. Also, you can get it in the UK...so not an "American" product.

Achrya

If you don't like milk, try vegetable milk! There are many kinds as soy, almond and rice milk ; moreover they usually contain less fat.

Is less fat a selling point? What's wrong with the fat from milk?

Sarauk2sf

Indeed it is used as an ingredient in things. The point is not having to drink it when you don't want to not list what you can make with milk.

What was the point of the baby cow and should not be drunk when dieting comments if your actual point was don't drink it if you don't like it (which was pretty much what everyone else was saying anyway).?

Also...quotes help.

*Still using quotes. Maybe they aren't showing up on your computer

Why parrot the same advice already given?

No, you were not using quotes.

Also. I am not sure what you are getting at with your second line. Because advice had been given you think you need to give other advice?

LiftAllThePizzas

Like many others, I am going to urge you to try almond milk. I use the unsweetened for my cereal 30 calories a cup, more calcium than normal milk. The biggest benefit is that, if you are not much of a milk drinker this stuff lasts 6-8 weeks in the fridge. Woot. What really surprised me is that my dairy farm raised husband claimed that "Our official milk is now almond milk", and it only took me 2 years to get him to try it. Although, to be honest, for straight up drinking the dude prefers fully fatted buttermilk. I make him drink it in glasses I can't see through, because ewwwwwwwww. He likes the almond for cereal, dunking and adding chocolate to, or Ovaltine.

And like, uh, no one else apparently, I'm going to urge you *not* to drink strained almond water...because it's ridiculously overpriced for what it is...and because it's an abomination of nature and WHO should orchestrate a worldwide campaign to eradicate this vile substance.

Perhaps I should draft a petition to this effect.

Almond milk is for baby almonds.

BinaryPulsar

Milk is a good, easy, non-supplement source of protein and calcium. As long as you enjoy it and it fits your calories and macros and you aren't lactose intolerant. You could add chocolate and have chocolate milk, or add coffee and have a latte.