Almond Milk

Mommy4812

Does anyone use almond milk instead of regular milk? I was wondering what the benefits of it are?

tabfjo

I have completely replaced cow's milk with almond or soy milk in my house. The main benefit for me is that it doesn't expire as fast as cow's milk. I can buy a carton and it lasts months and can be frozen! It also has less calories, a little less fat, and the same amount of Calcium.

I get Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. I think it does taste different that cow's milk.

BCSMama

I use unsweetened almond milk too because of it's long shelf life and I like the taste better than skim milk. One thing to consider though is that it has way less protein than cow or soy milk.

_reno_

I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it is delicious, lower calorie (especially sugars from lactose) , and has a long shelf life.
Add vanilla protein powder to bring up the protein content, and you will have a better macro balance than dairy milk.

coachmjfitness11

I have completely replaced cow's milk with almond or soy milk in my house. The main benefit for me is that it doesn't expire as fast as cow's milk. I can buy a carton and it lasts months and can be frozen! It also has less calories, a little less fat, and the same amount of Calcium.

I get Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk. I think it does taste different that cow's milk.

This is the kind i use! I love it. But i recently learned that some brands DO expire so watch out! You'll know if it does. It gave me a stomach ache once, but it wasin't the blue diamond brand! I love using it for cereal and my shakeology because it IS less calories and still offers the calcium like tabfjo said! I find it better than soy because it doesn't have hormones. All good without the downsides of dairy!

_reno_

nonfat milk
90 calories
12g sugar
8g protein


unsweetened silk vanilla with 1/2 scoop protein powder
105 calories
1G sugar
14G protein

Mommy4812

Thanks, everyone! I think I may try it...

Fr3shStrt

nonfat milk
90 calories
12g sugar
8g protein


unsweetened silk vanilla with 1/2 scoop protein powder
105 calories
1G sugar
14G protein

Awesome!

rlv2680

i like the taste a lot better

drmerc

Thanks, everyone! I think I may try it...

Almond milk is made for baby almonds not humans

Mommy4812

Thanks!

DragonflyF15

I love the Blue Diamond unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Add in a scoop of chocolate protein powder and it's like a tasty good for you treat

DeeDel32

Lower cals.

That and the fact that if I think about where cow's milk comes from for too long, I get the heebee jeebees.

mllst18

I like the taste (can't drink milk, nasty!), and you can cook with it! I checked the blue diamond almond milk website!

FredDoyle

It's processed food so that's right out. :smokin:

Pepper2185

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Almond milk is made for baby almonds not humans
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Hahaha!

Almond milk tastes better, and I am lactose intolerant. That's why I drink it.

Edit: didn't quote properly ... Still didn't fix it. Whatever.

Rowan813

I drink Unsweet almond milk daily. It is low cal and agood source of calcium.

coolraul07

For me, lactose intolerance first, shelf life second. I can drink cow's milk, but have to take OTC meds everytime and for me they only work up to about 8-10 oz of milk. For example, a double protein shake (16 oz milk) is a no go unless I want to be a hermit for the next 12 hours.
FWIW: I MUCH prefer the taste/texture of coconut milk over soy, rice, and almond. Lactaid milk also works for me, but it's more expensive and usually spoils in the fridge before I finish it.

amariewittman7

Another option is So Delicious coconut milk. I believe it has less sugar/carb than the straight almond milk though I'm not sure. You can also get from Blue Diamond a blend of Almond-Coconut milk. Both are really good flavor and come in the aspeptic packaging that you can keep in the cupboard until ready to use.

hofdog

That is all I use too.

lenoresaari

I love it. It has more calcium than yogurt and anything else I can quickly consume. I am supposed to have 1500 mg daily/
1000 mg from food and 500 mg from a calcium supplement like Viactiv. I can get it easily from the Almond milk . Like others have said I detest cows milk .............Ew

Sorie44

I am lactose intolerant so I had to give up moo milk.

I have gotten so I really like Almond milk. I drink the original 60 calories per serving.

I bake with it too.

tabfjo

If you are interested in coupons to try Almond Milk you can go to www.bluediamond.com, click "Contact Us" and select request coupons. I did it when I was first interested in trying Almond Milk and they sent about 10 coupons for their products!

Sorie44

Lower cals.

That and the fact that if I think about where cow's milk comes from for too long, I get the heebee jeebees.

It is true that cows are given antibiotics and hormones. I know you were thinks about the udders.

neanderthin

Lower cals.

That and the fact that if I think about where cow's milk comes from for too long, I get the heebee jeebees.

It is true that cows are given antibiotics and hormones. I know you were thinks about the udders.

Almond milk is for baby almonds, and they inject almond milk with vitamins, not a pretty sight.:bigsmile:

LilacDreamer

Thanks, everyone! I think I may try it...

Almond milk is made for baby almonds not humans

cows milk is made for baby cows, not humans

Mommy4812

Thanks, but I don't like coconut!

Mommy4812

Thanks!

Mommy4812

Also, What is the difference between sweetened and unsweetened?

perfekta

Also, What is the difference between sweetened and unsweetened?

If you haven't had either start with the unsweetened so you can get used the taste, and it's less calories. I started off on the sweetened and I can't wean myself off it

lmeasterling

The sweetened version is higher in its calorie, carb & sugar content.