How much milk and what milk is the best?

acuratlsd

One Cup of 2 % Great Value Milk

Calories 120 Sodium 120 mg
Total Fat 5 g Potassium 350 mg
Saturated 4 g Total Carbs 11 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
Monounsaturated 2 g Sugars 11 g
Trans 0 g Protein 8 g
Cholesterol 25 mg

I just went to the VA yesterday and the dietitian asked me if I was drinking milk everyday and I told her no. I figure that I should start drinking milk because it has good protein and the calcium.

My question is how much milk should I drink. 1, 2, 3 cups a day?

I am 5'9" 265lbs Big Bone Structure.

I am also thinking about moving my milk down to skim milk no fat...

cmriverside

Whatever it takes to keep your macros in line for the day.


I drink two cups a day. I need the calcium (I'm older than you, and a woman, on 1500 calories a day, maintenance.)

Sidesteal

Cambodian Breast Milk.


But seriously, I'd agree with cmriverside on this. Track your end of day intake for kcals, protein/carbs/fats and use milk to help you get there. If you enjoy drinking it, knock yourself out.

rrsuthy

It depends on what you want it for. Unsweetened Almond Milk has a lot more calcium and protein than animal milk. I like almond milk in cereal, but I don't love it for just drinking it plain.

merlyn311

I was raised on whole milk so it took me some time to get used to 2% but from there it was easy to move down to 1%. We, as humans, really shouldn't be drinking milk. No other mammal in nature drinks another mammal's milk, nor do they do it past toddler-ville. I started drinking soy milk when I learned that. I like it but it's not milk.... sorry. don't really think I have every talked this much about milk before... lmao

Lesa_Sass

Cows milk? Personally not a fan. Almond milk is best IMO. Not going to get into the politics of it but almond milk is way better for you.

aotto87

Cambodian Breast Milk.


But seriously, I'd agree with cmriverside on this. Track your end of day intake for kcals, protein/carbs/fats and use milk to help you get there. If you enjoy drinking it, knock yourself out.

The finest. love this.

acuratlsd

cmriverside: Hey now... Just because I am 27 doesn't mean I am not broke. I thank the military for that and 15 months of carrying around 90lbs on my back LOL

The dietrican ordered calcium pills for me so I think I should try just for 1 to 1.5 cups and then take the supplement.

Sidesteal: I will mix milk with my eggs and I might try mixing it with my protein shake... Adding water only is getting to me. Its just the way it comes down. Not very ummm tasty.

I guess watered down chocolate is an acquired taste

myak623

I, personally, like 2%. I usually drink 1-2 glasses a day.

Sidesteal

Sidesteal: I will mix milk with my eggs and I might try mixing it with my protein shake... Adding water only is getting to me. Its just the way it comes down. Not very ummm tasty.

I guess watered down chocolate is an acquired taste

That's a great plan. Protein shakes taste way better with milk in my opinion. I just don't add milk to mine because I like to eat my calories and too much milk makes me unpleasant to be around. As long as you're tracking your consumption and counting the calories, I think you can't really go wrong.

acuratlsd

I was raised on whole milk so it took me some time to get used to 2% but from there it was easy to move down to 1%. We, as humans, really shouldn't be drinking milk. No other mammal in nature drinks another mammal's milk, nor do they do it past toddler-ville. I started drinking soy milk when I learned that. I like it but it's not milk.... sorry. don't really think I have every talked this much about milk before... lmao

Nothing wrong with expressing your opinions. I really appreciated it.
This just gives me an idea on the different types of milk.
My sister tried to drink the soy and till this day, I haven't seen her drink it again.