Soy milk vs Regular milk

justgowithit17
justgowithit17 Posts: 1,392 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What's the difference?
Why do people drink soy milk instead of regular milk?

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  • djames92
    djames92 Posts: 990 Member
    as far as i know soy milk is better then whole milk because of the lower calories and fat that it has but but if you were to compare 2% or skim milk to soy milk there almost the same so its really about preferance
  • corimat17
    corimat17 Posts: 37 Member
    I drink unsweetened Almond Milk. I think it tastes better than regular milk.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    It's for people that don't want to consume dairy for one reason or another. Personally I drink milk and use dairy product and generally the full fat type, organic and raw when I can get it, and I drink goat milk, not cow's.
  • shinkalork
    shinkalork Posts: 815 Member
    Unsweetened almond milk is better.

    Soy milk is good for women but not too good for men.

    It's contain a very high level of estrogen. So,.... Well do I need to say more?
    Lower the fertility, More fat in the chest area etc..etc..

    You can find many articles on the web regarding that...
    It's NOT dangerous.... it's just not the best for guys that's all.
    I take sometime... It's not bad...Just don't over do it .

    For girls....No problem at all :)
  • hkry3250
    hkry3250 Posts: 140
    drink soy because I'm lactose intolerant, and unlike rice or almond milk, soy milk has the same amount of calcium and vitamin D as regular milk without the calories and fat. But just for nutritional advice, 1%or skim milk has the same amount of calcium as whole milk without as many calories or fat.
  • missmacsays
    missmacsays Posts: 681 Member
    I only drink soy milk at home, but my choice is due to lactose intolerance. I still eat some dairy products, but try to do it in less excess. Since I love cheese, I vary it up with some soy cheese too. Actually pretty darn good!
    But I noticed when I go to Starbucks or a place like that for a latte, it's actually healthier to get non-fat milk as opposed to soy. Even skim seems to be a better option. If it's for the sake of coffee, I know it's a small enough portion to enjoy.
    I originally did it cause I thought it was healthier. And then realized it just makes my stomach feel better. Either way, I don't consume enough of either for it to make a huge difference.
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I personally prefer Hemp Milk myself ;)
    Most of the non-dairy milks have little to no nutritional value except what is added in after processing.

    I personally tried non-dairy to see if it helped with stomach issues. I'd rather drink neither now =)
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    If you drink regular milk you'll die, true story.
    Orrrrr, it could be that some people are lactose intolerant and regular milk reeks havoc on their tum tums.
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    Well one is made from soybeans and they call it "milk" because it's a white liquid that is edible, and the other is animal (generally cow) milk.

    One reason to drink soy milk would be lactose or dairy intollerance.
  • stbrad6896
    stbrad6896 Posts: 135
    because they're vegans or they believe that people are not meant to drink the milk that comes from a cows tit and is meant for baby cows.... I myself prefer cows milk. It tastes better and too much soy is bad for you. but I might be biased - I LOVE milk. Organic whole milk is the bomb!
  • kirk1115
    kirk1115 Posts: 100 Member
    Regular milk is really good but hurts my stomach, though other dairy products don't, like yogurt and cheese. I have gotten use to the taste of almond milk, I don't like the taste of soy.
  • stbrad6896
    stbrad6896 Posts: 135
    Unsweetened almond milk is better.

    Soy milk is good for women but not too good for men.

    It's contain a very high level of estrogen. So,.... Well do I need to say more?
    Lower the fertility, More fat in the chest area etc..etc..

    You can find many articles on the web regarding that...
    It's NOT dangerous.... it's just not the best for guys that's all.
    I take sometime... It's not bad...Just don't over do it .

    For girls....No problem at all :)

    Actually I don't think it's good for girls either.... it leads to early puberty and decreased fertility in women as well. And soy is in almost EVERYTHING! It's a cheap filler and a big corporate business so that's why they push it as "healthy". It's not, and should be enjoyed in moderation as with everything else.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Unsweetened almond milk is better.

    Soy milk is good for women but not too good for men.

    It's contain a very high level of estrogen. So,.... Well do I need to say more?
    Lower the fertility, More fat in the chest area etc..etc..

    You can find many articles on the web regarding that...
    It's NOT dangerous.... it's just not the best for guys that's all.
    I take sometime... It's not bad...Just don't over do it .

    For girls....No problem at all :)

    Actually, the gyno effect on men is pretty much not true

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20378106

    Certain women (with estrogen receptive cancer risks) probably do need to be careful about dosage.

    In general, there is not clear cut answer as to whether soy is bad for you or not as it also has certain benefits

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074428/
  • firefoxxie
    firefoxxie Posts: 381 Member
    I use either but I like soy milk better for the taste :) The type I drink also contains more calcium than regular milk
  • sarahisme18
    sarahisme18 Posts: 574 Member
    I use soy milk because cow's milk makes me a little sick. I like to drink almond milk, and think it tastes very similar to cow's milk, but it doesn't have as much protein. I use almond milk for baked goods (low-cal), and soy milk for protein.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Cow's milk is good because it avoids the unethical treatment of soybeans.
  • rebeccap13
    rebeccap13 Posts: 754 Member
    I drank alternative milk (soy, almond, coconut) while I was trying to figure out if I have sensitivities to dairy products. Turns out I don't so I'm just using up my stash of coconut milk right now. Its a personal preference if you have no lactose intolerance issues.
  • gingerveg
    gingerveg Posts: 748 Member
    I eat other dairy products but straight up cow's milk is just gross to me--blah!
  • DatNative21
    DatNative21 Posts: 42 Member
    Almond Milk Boom
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    Cow's milk is good because it avoids the unethical treatment of soybeans.
    Yes, there is that fact for sure.....the almond hasn't seen much better treatment, especially in North America...I'm ashamed at the overall abuse.
  • cheerchicksie
    cheerchicksie Posts: 51 Member
    alot of times, soymilk has like half the calories as nonfat milk.

    and less sugar too.

    and despite all that, I think soy tastes better. :)
  • gingerb85
    gingerb85 Posts: 357 Member
    I always loved milk, skim milk, iced cold. When I switched to a vegan diet and was without milk for a while, my constant companion, stomach pain, disappeared. Totally! I would have a little milk and the pain would return. I can't believe it took me 44 years to discover this correlation! Even very small amounts of milk (like just the small amount in a handful of M&Ms) causes severe pain.

    I drink vanilla soy milk in my lattes, vanilla almond milk in my hot tea and to make my breakfast oatmeal, unsweetened almond milk for drinking or on cereal, and occasionally coconut milk. We generally have quite the milk choice in our fridge. :smile:
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
    Soy milk is gross. I drink almond or coconut milk because dairy upsets my stomach.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I used to drink it for the following reasons:
    1. I wanted extra soy products to help with the symptoms of menopause
    2. Lower fat and more protein for less calories than semi-skimmed milk
    3. Quite liked the taste.
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    Unsweetened almond milk is better.

    Soy milk is good for women but not too good for men.

    It's contain a very high level of estrogen. So,.... Well do I need to say more?
    Lower the fertility, More fat in the chest area etc..etc..

    You can find many articles on the web regarding that...
    It's NOT dangerous.... it's just not the best for guys that's all.
    I take sometime... It's not bad...Just don't over do it .

    For girls....No problem at all :)

    I would beg to differ on this quote of good for women but not men. Soy milk and products that contain soy can affect women badly too. they do me as I have a thyroid issues and PCOS both conditions are know to have ill effects from soy products

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