A question about milk

_SusieQ_
_SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Lately I have been having a protein shake every morning to help hit my protein macro. I tried using water, didn't like the taste, so I am using skim milk. I see a bunch of people using almond milk for things. Almond milk has less calories, but also less protein, so here is my question:

Almond milk or skim/lowfat milk? What do you use and why?
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  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    I use almond or soy, but I don't like regular milk.
  • Kelley528
    Kelley528 Posts: 319 Member
    I know so many people who say they dont like skim milk because it tastes watery/ too thin to them but to me, Almond Milk is very thin/watery.

    I use skim milk for everything.

    if you are concerned about your protein levels you can add protein powder to your shake and drink it with whatever milk you prefer.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    If I'm having a shake as a meal I use 1% milk. (that's what my son drinks) If I'm just trying to up my protein I use plain water to save calories. I mix it up and drink it fast. I find almond and soy milk too sweet for me.
  • cesereda
    cesereda Posts: 41
    I make smoothy's and I use plain low fat yogurt in them. I have not tried to make protien shakes yet so I am not sure if this can help you or not. The yogurt is great in the smoothy.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Skim cow milk. It's yummy.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I've never liked the taste of regular milk, but love all other dairy products. I make mine with 1% chocolate milk.
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,089 Member
    with semi skim milk
    because this is the one I like...
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    I use skim milk. I don't care for almond milk, but it might okay in a shake...
  • angputch
    angputch Posts: 1
    Almond milk is great in shakes, I used to have one every morning. I'd save the calories and the consitancy is great in a shake!! I also used to add a little raw oats to it too, it's a great filling breakfast!!
  • JimLeonardRN
    JimLeonardRN Posts: 296 Member
    I drink human milk from the source.


    And we have a winner!
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I'm lactose intolerant so it is almond milk for me. I do think some of the protein powders mix better in the almond milk than they do in regular milk, but I have only tried a few kinds so I am not the best judge here. I think coconut milk tastes a lot better in chocolate protein powder, but that is just preference and nothing to do with what is a better choice.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I tried the almond milk. It tasted good, but I was struggling to hit my protein macros. So I switched back to skim milk.
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
    I prefer the taste of skim milk but I keep almond milk around for a second option.

    ETA: I'm lactose sensitive so I drink lactose-free skim milk.
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    I would use whole milk if my wife remembered that's what I asked for, but it seems I usually have 2% instead. Have any of you actually looked at the difference between whole and 2% or something? It's like 2g of fat per cup. ZOMG
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Whole milk
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    I would use milk if I could drink it, but i can't, so I use coconut milk.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    i use whatever im in the mood for. coconut milk is yummy too. but with give a thicker consistency (though i suppose that could depend on the brand used). i try to keep almond milk, coconut milk, and whole milk in the fridge and just grab one
  • vickyplum
    vickyplum Posts: 193 Member
    I've been using the Alpro soya hazelnut milk its low on cals and its really nice on my cereal, but usually use semi skim milk for anything else
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Milk providing you have no lactose issues, the calcium is more easily absorbed.
  • Meg_78
    Meg_78 Posts: 998 Member
    I LOVE milk, so I use that (a 1.5% one), and I love the extra protein it gives me. Needing to watch my calories is not an issue for me...but if it was, I'd probably just go down to a skim milk rather than a non dairy "milk", just cause I prefer the taste.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I drink milk...1%. My wife uses almond milk, but only because she's nursing and my baby has dairy allergy.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Not a big fan of almond milk, I prefer my protein shakes with chocolate milk. I freeze the milk in ice cube trays and then dump them in the vitamix blender with 2 scoops of ON and a spoon of peanut butter. Best milkshake IMO.... Best of Luck...
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Not a big fan of almond milk, I prefer my protein shakes with chocolate milk. I freeze the milk in ice cube trays and then dump them in the vitamix blender with 2 scoops of ON and a spoon of peanut butter. Best milkshake IMO.... Best of Luck...

    That sounds good!
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Is whole, full fat milk verboten? Use real milk!

    Or Gatorade. I mix my protein powder in Gatorade
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Is whole, full fat milk verboten? Use real milk!

    Or Gatorade. I mix my protein powder in Gatorade

    I just like to get my fat from other places. Like olive oil and peanut butter.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    It doesn't matter what other people use. Use what you like. It's a protein shake, so I assume you've got plenty of protein in it anyway. Make it taste good and you'll be more likely to have it more often anyway.
  • stephross88
    stephross88 Posts: 846 Member
    I like Almond/Coconut milk blend. Blue diamond makes a really good one. No sugar, less calories, and the little bit of a protein difference will not hinder you.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    In before "MILK IS FOR INFANT COWS TO MAKE THEM FAT"
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    In before "MILK IS FOR INFANT COWS TO MAKE THEM FAT"

    :laugh:

    What about in before "MILK CAUSES CANCER"
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Is whole, full fat milk verboten? Use real milk!

    Or Gatorade. I mix my protein powder in Gatorade

    Actually it's a consistency/taste preference. I don't like the thickness of whole milk, so I typically buy 2%. Sometimes skim if I want to save on some calories.

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