Why Almond Milk?

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  • monicalosesweight
    monicalosesweight Posts: 1,173 Member
    I prefer the taste of Almond Milk. I loved the flavor of regular whole milk, but only when I was overseas and able to drink the unpasteurized kind. It just doesn't taste the same after they heat it up. I can tell the difference. I'll tolerate it in certain special drinks only because it's critical to flavor.

    For example, my hot cocoa just doesn't taste right in Almond milk and neither does my Colombian chocolate. There's a difference in the texture. I find the Almond milk tends to scald and gets weird on me so I can't stand it in my coffee.

    My alternative has been the heavy whipping cream for coffees and such. It seems to give me the taste of what milk used to be like before the processed the heck out of it. Luckily, I'm not allergic.

    I honestly don't have a lot of milk...my dairy liquid products are rare except for heavy whipping cream and fresh cheeses.
  • redkitty615
    redkitty615 Posts: 24 Member
    Little tiny milking machines!!
  • artickb22
    artickb22 Posts: 411 Member
    it's better for you than animal milk, lower in calories and well, I really like the taste!
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    It has more calcium (the whole point of drinking milk!) and tastes better than dairy milk.
  • Timmyttt418
    Timmyttt418 Posts: 103 Member
    The almond/coconut blend is really good as well!
  • pixelberry
    pixelberry Posts: 167 Member
    I drink the unsweetened original kind, less calories & carbs than regular milk. Also, it froths up pretty nicely for lattes and cappuccinos!
  • oohmercyme
    oohmercyme Posts: 279 Member
    Anyone ?

    LOL- it was only 8 minutes since you posted!
  • kat5556
    kat5556 Posts: 164 Member
    Everything the others have said plus I can have a cup of almond milk (regular variety) and a tbs of chocolate sauce, heat up and have yummy hot chocolate for 110 calories without any hydrogenated oils, which is in almost all of the instant brands.
  • bimpski
    bimpski Posts: 176 Member
    it comes unsweetened too!
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Dairy & gluten are found to be contributors to PMS, PMS is a trigger for migraines (for me)...therefore I limit (and try to avoid) dairy and gluten.

    I previously drank soy milk but it's an acquired taste; I tried rice milk (It upset my stomach); coconut milk tasted horrid in coffee and I just didn't like it. Almond milk I can drink straight, its quite pleasant (I will tell you that I tried cheese made out of almonds or hazelnuts and it was gack! horrid....so I still have dairy cheese sparingly and veggie cheese sometimes).
  • matest88
    matest88 Posts: 5
    possible lactose intolerance

    I think the vanilla and chocolate just taste great!
    Ill also have the 40cal original flavor in my protein shakes to keep it lower on the macros
  • Bastiencade
    Bastiencade Posts: 81
    Drinking breast milk from another animal is just sick and wrong.

    Plus, cow's milk tastes disgusting and almond milk is delicious in everything. :)

    Sick and wrong? Say what? That doesn't even make sense. People using the "Other animals don't drink others milk" argument are making me laugh. What animals enjoy almond/rice/soy milk? I mean really.

    Anyways, Almond milk tastes great. It's much lower in calories as well. Lots of benefits you don't get from regular milk. That's why I switched.
  • mathera26
    mathera26 Posts: 90 Member
    cows milk is designed to turn a 70 lb calf into a 700lb cow. you do the math. besides, almond milk is waaay tastier than soy.
  • rudegyal_b
    rudegyal_b Posts: 593 Member
    less sugars than milk
  • familyof9
    familyof9 Posts: 39
    Ok, have you tried double chocolate almond milk by silk? Delicious! Plus, I drink it because regular milk gives me bumm bubbles and mucous. None too attractive!:laugh:
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    Because it's good. That's my only reason. I only use it IN things though.. I don't ever just drink it plain. I drink regular cows milk if I want a glass of milk. I LOOOVE milk.



    side note, I don't understand the argument that humans shouldn't drink cows milk because it comes from a cow and it's meant for baby cows.. lol...... we also eat hamburgers and I don't think cow meat was "made" to be put on our tables. And my dog loves milk. I think other animals would drink another species milk if they could.
  • PayneAS
    PayneAS Posts: 669 Member
    It has more calcium, less calories and just a tad less fat than regular milk

    That
  • ParaSempreAmor11
    ParaSempreAmor11 Posts: 105 Member
    Low calorie, low fat, high calcium and its delicious i get the vanilla flavored one though, the plain original one makes me gag :noway: :sick:
  • jennismagic
    jennismagic Posts: 243 Member
    Cow's milk is for calves, soy isn't that great for you, coconut milk sucks, and almonds are amazing. I make my own, since commercial brands aren't that good for you. There's also walnut milk, pecan milk, and if you're feeling adventurous, Brazil nut milk.
  • jfrog123
    jfrog123 Posts: 432 Member
    Add me to the likes the taste and suffers from lactose intolerance crowd.
  • Derpina7
    Derpina7 Posts: 552 Member
    Ummm... because it's DELICIOUS :love:
  • MizCJ84
    MizCJ84 Posts: 335 Member
    It doesn't have ridiculous amounts of added sugar like cow's milk.
  • tat2dmrsgrimm
    tat2dmrsgrimm Posts: 226 Member
    does anyone ever make instant pudding with it? Like Jello pudding. I love the sugar free chocolate but a whole cup made with %2 milk is 192 calories. I hate the taste of milk so maybe I really should give almond milk a try.
  • KristysLosing
    KristysLosing Posts: 683
    I tried it because people said it's good. I don't drink glasses of it, but I love it in cereal. Vanilla almond milk. And few calories, more calcium.
  • Mzfoster0517
    Mzfoster0517 Posts: 83 Member
    I drink it because my body doesn't like regular milk and it's very tasty!
  • michelleindeed
    michelleindeed Posts: 117 Member
    I like it in cereal, it's less calories, more calcium, I am trying to cut out a lot of my dairy, and it has a much longer shelf life so I'm not throwing milk away.
    Besides, who wants to drink all those hormones and antibiotics?
  • paintlisapurple
    paintlisapurple Posts: 982 Member
    Besides my lactose intolerance, I love the taste of almond milk. It even makes bland cereals taste like they have a bit of sweetness to them. There are less calories than cow's milk per serving, and more calcium per serving! Whats not to like? :bigsmile:
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    I LOVE dairy (as my food diary will attest). But I drink almond milk (in addition to skim) because almond milk is lower in carbs, and I am supposed to be limiting those! Almond milk means I can still eat oatmeal, and I can save carbs for yummy (and healthy) things like fruit!
  • Bastiencade
    Bastiencade Posts: 81
    It doesn't have ridiculous amounts of added sugar like cow's milk.

    The majority of sweetened ones actually do have a large about of sugars. It's best to buy the unsweetened brands and sweeten them yourself. You can use honey dates/agave/honey or you can use pure maple syrup like I do. Just about a tablespoon per every 4 cups.
  • grannygethealthy1111
    grannygethealthy1111 Posts: 422
    I love it because it is delicious. I drink the Silk Lite. It has no cholesterol compared to 20 in 2% milk, no saturated fat compared to 3 in 2% milk, 4 grams of sugar compared to 12 grams in 2% milk, 60 calories versus 120 in 2% milk, 1.5 g fat compared to 5 g fat in 2% milk.

    It is a win-win and comes in many flavors. Try it, you might be surprised.

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