Soy, Rice, or Almond Milk: Which is the Best Alternative?

guapogringo

I’ve recently heard about the dangers of processed cow’s milk, and since then I’ve been looking for a healthier alternative to this everyday drink. There are many milk substitutes available on the market right now. I wasn’t sure which one I should use, so I decided to try three different versions—soy milk, almond milk, and rice milk—to pick which one I liked the best.

MTBrob

as a male stay away from Soy milk .... Pending on you want out of your "milk" and what your goals are look at rice or almond.. I have a preference towards almond..

However I dont drink any sort of milk now.. I used to mix it with my protein shakes now I just mix with water.

samlankford

I only drink unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk.. I have had rice milk and soy milk but did not care for either one of them... rice milk is thicker (I used to LOVE chocolate rice dream, it was good for calories)... almond milk has 50% more calcium then dairy milk :-)

T_X_L

I assume that you're a guy from your avatar, so I'd suggest staying away from soy milk. It has compounds that mimic estrogen. Almond milk is the way to go, IMO. I wouldn't avoid cow's milk because of "dangers". there's a LOT of FUD (f***ed up data) on the internet. It's good to limit cow's milk because it doesn't have a great protein to carbohydrate level.

gshoemaker06

I also agree with not drinking cow's milk. I've tried them all except for almond milk. Coconut milk has been my favorite so far. I liked soy milk a lot but I'm also a dude, so I tend to stay away from it.

marycmeadows

yea, I'd skip the soy milk since you're male..... I stick with unsweetened coconut milk. Use it every day in my protein shakes. and I use it in baking/recipes that call for milk. works great! tastes good! ((I never just drink a glass of milk, only use it in stuff))

boggsmroz

We've made the switch from cow's milk to unsweetened almond milk. It's not my favorite, but I only really have milk with cereal and I don't have cereal but maybe 1-2x/week. We made the switch because my son had 5 ear infections in as many months and they didn't start until he started drinking cow's milk. I'm not kidding, the day after we made the switch his runny nose disappeared and hasn't been back since and he hasn't had a single ear infection!

lauren3382

I'm sure you already know this, but I'm an almond milk freak. Unsweetened of course. The only bad thing, imo, is the sodium. But as long as your sodium is in check there really is no reason not to do almond unless you don't like the taste. I still love the taste of good ol' 2% cow's milk. But I won't touch soy and I've never tried rice. The primary reason I chose almond was due to the calcium and that is so important for women.

What did you think about the taste of rice?

PaulaDygert

Just wondering why you say as a male to stay away from soy? We have milk allergies and my son prefers soy so I am curious.

Winters0Girl

Almond

pixtotts

best alternative health wise i cant help best alternative taste wise.... they are apparently good for different things... Almond is sweeter (even the unsweetened) so good if you have sugar in your coffee as you can probably manage without it, i dont have sugar and found it made my tea too sweet but very good for cooking puddings
rice isnt so sweet and also isnt good in coffee/tea, soy is general all rounder i believe but iv heard you wouldnt want soy on its own but iv not tried it...
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sunshine_gem

Just wondering why you say as a male to stay away from soy? We have milk allergies and my son prefers soy so I am curious.

I'd be interested in knowing that too.

dayone987

Almond milk is fairly low on protein and calcium, so if you are using it instead of dairy milk, I would make sure that you get enogh of these nutrients from other sources.

ChrisRS87

I'm sure you already know this, but I'm an almond milk freak. Unsweetened of course. The only bad thing, imo, is the sodium. But as long as your sodium is in check there really is no reason not to do almond unless you don't like the taste. I still love the taste of good ol' 2% cow's milk. But I won't touch soy and I've never tried rice. The primary reason I chose almond was due to the calcium and that is so important for women.

What did you think about the taste of rice?

unsweetened almond milk for the win, my protein shakes never tasted so good

vypeters

I use almond milk, usually vanilla unsweetened. It's fabulous in creaminess, especially since I switched from skim milk.

FITnFIRM4LIFE

Almond

This, Love it!

Capt_Apollo

guapogringo

Crap, I have been drinking soy milk for 5 years. Now i hear I will grow boobs and decrease my sperm count.

I have only had rice a time or too. I have been looking at the protein content in soy and I always deferred to that because it was higher than the others. I have a 30 cal unsweetened almond in the fridge now and it is pretty darn good.

hellohappylisa

Honestly there are benefits to almond, rice, and coconut, they have different nutrients so it depends on what you're looking to get out of it.

For regular drinking, I prefer almond, specifically Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, original flavor. I can use it plain with cereal, or add in a little agave and pumpkin pie spice for a sweet treat. Also, that same mix with coffee is DELICIOUS!

Rice milk actually makes for better chocolate milk, but you have to add a teeeeeny, tiny pinch, and I mean TINY pinch, of salt. I can't even tell the difference between cow and rice chocolate milk after adding that salt!

I love coconut ice cream, but for some reason I just don't really like coconut milk. I use it in recipes though.

Personally I don't like the unsweetened versions. The sweetened versions aren't actually SWEET, they just have a little added sugar to make it taste more like milk.

For the love of all that is delicious, avoid any Dream products. They're all really thick and terrible tasting! I think they were the first on the market and their recipe hasn't changed...newer brands taste a lot better.

T_X_L

Just wondering why you say as a male to stay away from soy? We have milk allergies and my son prefers soy so I am curious.

I'd be interested in knowing that too.

Soy milk has compounds that mimic estrogen, a female hormone.

nursevee

I'd suggest either almond or coconut milk. I was told by my nutritionist that soy is an incomplete protein. I don't use dairy at all.

HypersonicFitNess

Personally I was taken off dairy b/c of possible migraine triggers; I have since been cleared of that trigger but am not prefer almond milk (I drink Silk unsweetened or Blue Diamond Unsweetened).

I tried rice but it upset my stomach

Soy - men and children are cautioned against soy because of the estrogen like properties. Soy is especially good for women going through menopause who have lost the ability to produce estrogen.

Sherylmarlee

I avoid soy products at all cost, have never tried rice milk-but doesn't sound too appealing. I use unsweetened vanilla almond exclusively.

Anyone using soy...please do some extra research!

vmerie

Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.

NoahandPresleysMom

all natural goats milk is my fave

slimmin_down

I use almond milk for breakfast. It's very low calorie and if you are having a bland cereal or something and you use the original almond milk (not unsweetened) then you don't require any sugar, artificial sweetener etc. Having said that, don't expect it to be lolly milk.

guapogringo

all natural goats milk is my fave

Where do you get this?

stephvaile

Oat milk is a tasty vegan alternative to dairy milks, and it is also nutritious. Oat milk is made with pre-soaked oat groats, which are hulled grains broken into fragments. Oat milk features a mild, slightly sweet taste, which substitutes well for low-fat or skim milk. Oat milk can also be used in the same way as rice milk or soy milk. Western herbalists recommend oat milk as a tonic for the nervous system. Oat milk is very low in fat and lactose free.
Vitamins and Minerals
One benefit to drinking oat milk is its nutritional content. According to the website Soymilkquick.com, oat milk contains 10 minerals and 15 vitamins. Just a cup of oat milk contains 36 percent of the recommended daily allowance, or RDA, of calcium. Oat milk also contains 10 percent of the RDA for vitamin A, which is twice as much as cow's milk. If you suffer from anemia and are looking for vegan options for iron intake, one serving of oat milk contains 10 percent of the RDA.
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Lactose Free and Calcium-Rich
A surprising fact about oat milk is that it contains more calcium in one serving than regular cow's milk. Oat milk contains 36 percent of the RDA for calcium, while one serving of whole milk contains 28 percent. This fact allows you to get a good dose of calcium each day even if you are lactose intolerant, since oat milk is lactose-free. Many people who are lactose intolerant choose other sources for lactose-free milk, such as rice milk or soy milk. Oat milk might be a better choice for you, because it's typically cheaper to buy, or you can even make it yourself.
Low Fat
Not only is oat milk lactose-free and full of many vitamins and minerals, but if you are watching your weight, you will be happy to know that it is extremely low in fat. According to Fatsecret.com, one serving of oat milk contains only 2.5g of fat, and it has no saturated fat at all. Comparatively, one serving of whole milk contains 8g of fat and 5g of saturated fat. If you are worried about weight gain, you will be glad to know that oat milk is also lower in calories than many other types of milk.
Cholesterol Free
Since oat milk is made only from grains, it is a great option for vegetarians and vegans. Another benefit of drinking a grain-based beverage: no cholesterol; compare that with regular whole milk from cows, which contains 24mg of cholesterol per serving.
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References
American Heart Association: Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations
Fat Secret: Low Fat Oat Milk
Nutritional Data Self: Whole Milk


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srenglish1993

Unsweetened almond milk is best.

PayneAS

Took me awhile to get used to it but I'm using Vanilla Almond Milk.

Kerri_is_so_very

I assume that you're a guy from your avatar, so I'd suggest staying away from soy milk. It has compounds that mimic estrogen. Almond milk is the way to go, IMO. I wouldn't avoid cow's milk because of "dangers". there's a LOT of FUD (f***ed up data) on the internet. It's good to limit cow's milk because it doesn't have a great protein to carbohydrate level.

Do you have a raw milk source??? We have a local certified oranic farm and they sell it, not sure of your location...but it really is very good. I also suggest unsweetened almond and unsweetneed coconut/almond blend (for smoothies). I don't drink milk any more and don't really eat cereal often (but if I did, the unsweetened (vanilla) almond milk is good in most nutty cereals. I use the unsweetened vanilla almond milk in my coffee.