Why Almond Milk?

JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre
JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre Posts: 16
in Food and Nutrition
Why does everyone seem to be having almond milk on this site?
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  • JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre
    JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre Posts: 16
    Anyone ?
  • jjj1988
    jjj1988 Posts: 97 Member
    I'm lactose intolerant, so that's why I drink almond milk....still love my cereal!
  • therealmax
    therealmax Posts: 33 Member
    Its a low calorie alternative to dairy?
  • Keiko385
    Keiko385 Posts: 514 Member
    It has more calcium, less calories and just a tad less fat than regular milk
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Dairy free, high in calcium, tastes creamy in smoothies.
  • Eat_clean_stay_tiny
    Eat_clean_stay_tiny Posts: 67
    because i'm not a baby or a cow that needs milk.

    and cow's milk is NASTY

    humans shouldn't drink cow's milk.

    Plus it's low calorie
  • keepsiejess
    keepsiejess Posts: 51 Member
    i like how it tastes in my cereal, its cheap and I can get it in those tetra packs that are shelf stable til opened.
  • myfriendb00
    myfriendb00 Posts: 20 Member
    Its DELISH!!:tongue:
  • enid42
    enid42 Posts: 21 Member
    I like it because the one that I use* has 40 calories vs 2% milk at 130 calories. I also prefer the taste. Plus it doesn't have cholesterol.

    It is also shelf stable. I buy a case at a time and never run out.

    *Blue Diamond - Almond Milk - Original, Vanilla, Unsweetened
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    Almond Milk is a popular subsitute for cow's milk. It packs a lot of Nutritional Value and, unlike Cow's milk, is safe for those who are lactose intolerant or have gluten and casein allergies :) Below is a statement I found from fitday.com. Hope this helps!

    Almond Milk and Cow's Milk Compared

    Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is the much healthier choice. Almond milk contains a wide variety of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function. Almond milk also contains high levels of antioxidants, so it can help prevent many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging. Almond milk is also great for those who can't drink cow's milk due to lactose intolerance, or a casein or gluten allergy; however, those with tree nut allergies should avoid almond milk because it could elicit a dangerous allergic reaction.

    Whole cow's milk contains a lot more calories and fat than almond milk, making almond milk the better choice for those on a diet. Cow's milk also contains saturated fat and cholesterol; almond milk is free of both saturated fat and cholesterol, making it a healthier choice, especially for those with heart problems.

    While cow's milk contains high levels of calcium, and is fortified with vitamins A and D to help you meet your daily requirements of these vitamins, almond milk contains high levels of a wide range of necessary vitamins and therefore has a higher nutritional value than cow's milk. The only thing that cow's milk has more of than almond milk is protein; cow's milk has eight grams of protein per serving while almond milk has only one gram per serving.
  • RunMyOregonBunsOff
    RunMyOregonBunsOff Posts: 862 Member
    I don't like the taste of regular milk and it keep me feeling full longer than regular milk.
  • lmarshel
    lmarshel Posts: 674 Member
    Not a fan of cow's milk, although I do enjoy all other types of dairy. I like the almond milk on my cereal, and it's about 1/3 calories of the skim milk I was using. WIN!!!
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    I like it better than real milk, no cholesterol, less calories.
  • jamielovesjbs
    jamielovesjbs Posts: 154 Member
    because it is so yummy!
  • Timmyttt418
    Timmyttt418 Posts: 103 Member
    Because cow's milk is nasty. Humans are the only species that drinks milk from another species!. Almond milk goes awesome in protein shakes or with anything else that would call for milk.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    ditto-ditto-ditto-
    almond milk is just one more choice in my 'smoothie arsenal'
    I use rice or soy sometimes. there are lots of dairy/soy allergies in my family. I had a dairy/soy allergy as a child- but don't seem to anymore- BUT I don't want to 'drink myself back into an allergy or sensitivity'- so I like to alternate that stuff.
  • jknoell
    jknoell Posts: 254 Member
    I actually used to drink it (and make my own) until a doctor told me that it had the health benefit of water. And to make it, you pretty much just stick almonds, water, vanilla, and a sweetner (I used agave syrup) in a blender, then use cheesecloth to strain it, so you take out all the gritty almond that is left behind (which, it turns out, is the good stuff). I've since gone back to soymilk.
  • MrsBully4
    MrsBully4 Posts: 304 Member
    It tastes good.
  • chamgiggz
    chamgiggz Posts: 40
    When I drink regular milk it makes me extremely gassy and my stomach expands and stay there for a couple of days. then there is the fact that Silk Almond unsweetened is only 30 calories...Plus I just feel good after drinking it...:)
  • Danardeener
    Danardeener Posts: 255
    because i'm not a baby or a cow that needs milk.

    and cow's milk is NASTY

    humans shouldn't drink cow's milk.

    Plus it's low calorie

    Exactly that reason!
  • xiofett
    xiofett Posts: 138 Member
    I drink it because I seem to have a slight intolerance to lactose. I'm ok with a little, but too much hits me hard. I did soy milk for a while, then switched to almond at the recommendation of my girlfriend. Tastes good and I can have a full bowl of cereal without paying for it later.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I generally prefer cow's milk, but Almond milk is tasty, low cal, and good for lactose intolerant people, especially those who are for whatever reason avoiding soy.

    I would choose almond milk every time over skim cow's milk though- I find skim milk repulsive. Almond milk (especially the unsweetened ones) mixes very well with protein powder and only adds 35cals/8oz (depending on the brand). It's a million, zillion times better than water for mixing protein shakes.
  • belladonna786
    belladonna786 Posts: 1,165 Member
    i love the taste, i dont want milk, and its super low cal
  • biglew909
    biglew909 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm lactose intolerant, and it's low in calories. I hate the way it tastes in cereal, but I don't notice it when I mix it in my protein shakes.
  • jknoell
    jknoell Posts: 254 Member
    I actually used to drink it (and make my own) until a doctor told me that it had the health benefit of water. And to make it, you pretty much just stick almonds, water, vanilla, and a sweetner (I used agave syrup) in a blender, then use cheesecloth to strain it, so you take out all the gritty almond that is left behind (which, it turns out, is the good stuff). I've since gone back to soymilk.

    Of course, it was only one doctor who told me that... I see lots of other evidence that it is healthy... I just choose not to use it anymore. (so please, no one jump all over my post b/c of that statement). :tongue:
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Because cow's milk is nasty. Humans are the only species that drinks milk from another species!. Almond milk goes awesome in protein shakes or with anything else that would call for milk.

    Only because other animals generally don't have the choice! Put a bowl of milk in front of a cat and see if that statement sticks. :wink:
  • kidcole11
    kidcole11 Posts: 98 Member
    It is sooooooooo good! I'm totally addicted to it and think of it as a treat. I like blue diamond or silk and go with either vanilla or dark chocolate. The unsweetened did not taste good to me. I got started on it when I went a month trying to be a vegan. It is lower in calories, and is a good source of nutrients. Try it, You'll like it! and if you don't, then that is sad, but I love it!
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    I like cow's milk. One question: How can almond mild be lower in fat than fat free skim milk? I'm not allergic so I'll stick to the real thing and take my daily multiple vitamin.
  • JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre
    JustBeTrue2WhoYouAre Posts: 16
    Thanks for replying everyone lol, personally i drink soy milk but i'll have to buy some and see how it taste lol.. =)
  • welsh_lass86
    welsh_lass86 Posts: 27 Member
    Can anyone from the UK recommend a good brand? I've just tried alpros almond milk and I'm NOT a fan. But there again I prefer delamere soy milk to alpro soy milk so wasn't sure if I didn't like it just because it's alpro.

    Anyway, any recommendations would be welcome.

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