Almond Milk

Mommy4812
Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone use almond milk instead of regular milk? I was wondering what the benefits of it are?
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  • tabfjo
    tabfjo Posts: 78 Member
    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
    BCSMama Posts: 348
    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_
    _reno_ Posts: 87 Member
    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
    coachmjfitness11 Posts: 45
    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_
    _reno_ Posts: 87 Member
    nonfat milk
    90 calories
    12g sugar
    8g protein


    unsweetened silk vanilla with 1/2 scoop protein powder
    105 calories
    1G sugar
    14G protein
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Thanks, everyone! I think I may try it...
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    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
    rlv2680 Posts: 289 Member
    i like the taste a lot better
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Thanks, everyone! I think I may try it...

    Almond milk is made for baby almonds not humans
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Thanks!
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    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
    DeeDel32 Posts: 542 Member
    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
    mllst18 Posts: 188 Member
    I like the taste (can't drink milk, nasty!), and you can cook with it! I checked the blue diamond almond milk website!
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
    It's processed food so that's right out. :smokin:
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
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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
    Rowan813 Posts: 170 Member
    I drink Unsweet almond milk daily. It is low cal and agood source of calcium.
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    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
    amariewittman7 Posts: 3 Member
    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
    hofdog Posts: 269 Member
    That is all I use too.
  • lenoresaari
    lenoresaari Posts: 500 Member
    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
    Sorie44 Posts: 19 Member
    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
    tabfjo Posts: 78 Member
    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
    Sorie44 Posts: 19 Member
    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
    neanderthin Posts: 10,200 Member
    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
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    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
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Thanks, but I don't like coconut! :tongue:
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Thanks! :smile:
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    Also, What is the difference between sweetened and unsweetened?
  • perfekta
    perfekta Posts: 331 Member
    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
    lmeasterling Posts: 139 Member
    The sweetened version is higher in its calorie, carb & sugar content.

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