Why do you drink almond milk?

hungergames324

cause its low calorie.

zillah73

I drank/used almond milk in cooking for a long time. Cow milk just creeps me out (seriously... we are the only animals to drink the milk of another species and the only ones to drink it past infancy). I tried soy milk but it game me (ick) gas. I like the almond and the subtle flavor it adds to things like oatmeal and smoothies. Recently I tried Flax Milk (Whole Foods carries a brand called Good Karma) - very low in calories (only 50 per serving), made from flax seeds and containing vital omega-3 acids. But flax milk has no protein. That said, most people consume more protein than they need so that shouldn't be a deal breaker. Even as a vegetarian, I get enough protein from other sources without needing it in my milk.

RaeLB

cruelty-free and delicious

Ok really?

Which is more cruel: milking a cow or crushing an almond? One survives the procedure, and it's not the almond.

If I was a cow I'd like to be milked.

I'm a cow, and I LOVE being milked.

Dairy cows are probably in the most horrific situation of animals used for food. They are kept pregnant their entire lives (average life of a dairy cow is 3-5yrs in a common farming situation where it might be 15-20 in older farming practices) and given mass amounts of anti-biotics and milk enhancers for them to produce more milk than is natural. The result is something called mastitis which is a condition of inflamed and infected utters which makes the milking process excruciating and causes pus and blood to be leaked into milk, this is why it needs to be processed the way it is. They are kept in tight stalls and constantly hooked up and pumped with swollen and damaged utters.

Doesn't take much of a google search to be less ignorant about factory farming processes.

scott1111111

Interesting to see how many people like it. My wife doesn't like milk and bought some, I tried it and it was the most disgusting thing I have ever drank. It tasted like slightly almond flavored water. Good for you that can drink it I had been curious about it but no more.. I love milk and will just drink less of it but I will not give up the real stuff.

That was clever marketing though I always wondered how they came up with almond milk since I have never seen an almond with nipples.

aperrigaud

I like the taste better, my body hates lactose (with a passion) and the thought of not having puss in my milk makes me happy.

jonibc

I think almond milk is the best thing since sliced bread! I'm trying to get all my calcium requirements from my food and 2 cups of almond milk gives me nearly my 100% daily needs with less than 100 calories. Plus, the stuff makes my oatmeal taste so good!

strawberrytoast

I got it for low cal health properties. The plain one we get here in the UK is rubbish tasting, your better off drinking water. I really only buy milk to put in tea or coffee and it does not mix well with either. On its own like very very watered down milk. Going to try the walnut and cocunut varieties next.

taylorwaylor

I used to drink almond milk.... I don't really know why i drank it lol, i just liked to be different i guess.... But the dark chocolate almond milk is sooooooooo freakin goooood!!! Trrryyyy it!

lizlkbg

I don't care for milk and don't eat much cheese because it is calorie dense, so almond milk gives me the calcium I miss. I find it tastier than soy milk.

HartJames

Lower cals and animal/hormone free. I drink unsweetened vanilla almond milk (in coffee & smoothies) 40 cals per/8oz.

RumpusP

I drink it as I don't do animal milk and i like it a LOT better than soy milk. I just bought the SoDelicious Almond Plus so it has 5g protein per 40cal and I find it quite tasty. It's a nice vitamin & protein total for me and I like how much lighter it is than soy (I can drink some Silk, but not much before I get a bit nauseated).

Oh, and it's quite good for smoothies.

bcattoes

I think almond milk is the best thing since sliced bread! I'm trying to get all my calcium requirements from my food and 2 cups of almond milk gives me nearly my 100% daily needs with less than 100 calories. Plus, the stuff makes my oatmeal taste so good!

I drink it for the calcium too, but the calcium in almond milk is added. It's no different than taking a low dose supplement. So, if you are looking to get calcium found naturally in food almond milk is not where you'll find it.

Guamybear

I need the calcium and it has more than regular milk. I like the vanilla sweetened milk.. I HATE regular milk...

Illona88

I drink it because I'm lactose intolerant and almond milk tastes way better than that rank soy milk.
Oat, rice and coconut milk are nice too .

douglasbeale

I wanted to try it in my oatmeal this morning, but I forgot and had eggs. I'll try it tomorrow.

bcf7683

cruelty-free and delicious

Ok really?

Which is more cruel: milking a cow or crushing an almond? One survives the procedure, and it's not the almond.

If I was a cow I'd like to be milked.

I'm a cow, and I LOVE being milked.

Dairy cows are probably in the most horrific situation of animals used for food. They are kept pregnant their entire lives (average life of a dairy cow is 3-5yrs in a common farming situation where it might be 15-20 in older farming practices) and given mass amounts of anti-biotics and milk enhancers for them to produce more milk than is natural. The result is something called mastitis which is a condition of inflamed and infected utters which makes the milking process excruciating and causes pus and blood to be leaked into milk, this is why it needs to be processed the way it is. They are kept in tight stalls and constantly hooked up and pumped with swollen and damaged utters.

Doesn't take much of a google search to be less ignorant about factory farming processes.

WOAH.

I don't quite think that was ignorance above, just a little kidding around.

Lesson learned. Don't EVER have a sense of humor.

Brad805

Because it has only 2g per serving carb, 0g sugar, and 40cal. Skim has 13g carb, 12g sugar and is 90cal. Skim is higher in protein, but you can add that many ways. Taste great too.

By the way, a calf is much harder on a cows nipples than the fancy machines that are used in modern times. The argument that almond milk is better for the animal gave me a good chuckle. Interesting city folk. I will not argue the other points about animal health.

Mokey41

Dairy cows are probably in the most horrific situation of animals used for food. They are kept pregnant their entire lives (average life of a dairy cow is 3-5yrs in a common farming situation where it might be 15-20 in older farming practices) and given mass amounts of anti-biotics and milk enhancers for them to produce more milk than is natural. The result is something called mastitis which is a condition of inflamed and infected utters which makes the milking process excruciating and causes pus and blood to be leaked into milk, this is why it needs to be processed the way it is. They are kept in tight stalls and constantly hooked up and pumped with swollen and damaged utters.

Doesn't take much of a google search to be less ignorant about factory farming processes.

Holy scare tactics Batman! 99% of that isn't true for any good dairy farm. It would be just way too expensive to maintain a herd like that. And cows have udders which are kept in very good condition or the cow wouldn't be profitable. I'd suggest visiting a dairy farm rather than believing what you read on Google.

KarenJean91

Because i hate cow's milk! :sick: And the unsweetened kind is low in calories.

lovetobethin86

I drink unsweetened (almond milk so I can sweeten it if I need to. ( I don't drink it but cereal, oatmeal, smoothies, baking etc) I like the taste better than soy and I dont want to have too much soy, I'm vegan so if I have veggie meats they have soy in them.

RaeLB

Dairy cows are probably in the most horrific situation of animals used for food. They are kept pregnant their entire lives (average life of a dairy cow is 3-5yrs in a common farming situation where it might be 15-20 in older farming practices) and given mass amounts of anti-biotics and milk enhancers for them to produce more milk than is natural. The result is something called mastitis which is a condition of inflamed and infected utters which makes the milking process excruciating and causes pus and blood to be leaked into milk, this is why it needs to be processed the way it is. They are kept in tight stalls and constantly hooked up and pumped with swollen and damaged utters.

Doesn't take much of a google search to be less ignorant about factory farming processes.

Holy scare tactics Batman! 99% of that isn't true for any good dairy farm. It would be just way too expensive to maintain a herd like that. And cows have udders which are kept in very good condition or the cow wouldn't be profitable. I'd suggest visiting a dairy farm rather than believing what you read on Google.

I was telling other people to do a bit of research because the information is out there and easily accessible.

I have actually visited a lot of places. I am an animal rights activist and connected with many groups that gather this kind of information.

dblaacker

I drink unsweetened almond milk because a) I'm lactose-intolerant,and b) I don't really like soy milk. It also happens to be lower in calories than regular milk.

BamBam125

I use it on cereal (it goes better together than dairy). I sometimes drink it (I'm lactose intolerant, so I only have regular dairy milk for cooking). I also drink soy (the silk chocolate is yummy and I have no significant risk factors for cancer).

It has lower calories and a longer shelf life than regular dairy too.

RobynLB

I just don't like dairy milk after being a vegan for over 10 years. Almond milk tastes better.

CF4L

I use it in place of milk when I can't afford milk's calories. I don't use it often, but it stays good for a couple months, which is nice.

FYI - most cartons say to dispose after 7 days of opening

bluemoon551

I don't like soy/almond milk. It tastes like flour mixed with water to me.

jilliew

I don't drink a lot of cow milk to begin with, not for any other reason than I try to drink water as much as I can and if I buy milk for cooking it always goes bad. However, I love cream in my coffee, and the only low-cal alternative to cream that I can stomach is unsweetened almond milk.

jwright67

Hey Doug... I too have been on the Almond Milk wagon and I do it mainly because #1 it has no sugar, it tastes good, and being dairy free has really strong benefits as well. Make sure at Whole Foods that you get the Unsweetened one which only has 40 Calories a cup to 80 Calories for a cup of skim milk. It's also great in protein shakes if that's part of your routine. Hope that helps.

tifferz_91

❤ i almonds in general

❤ i hate the taste of cow milk

❤ for its minerals & nutrients

❤ it's aslo very easy to make

mrandolph69

I like the taste and it's low cal compared to a cup of milk. Easy way to cut some calories.

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This sums it up just about perfectly for me.