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Is it better to drink 1%, 2%, or homoganized?
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  • mamosh81
    mamosh81 Posts: 409 Member
    witch ever you like better id say i grew up with skim milk and i drink 0% protein enriched milk but also love whole milk when its fresh from the farmer next door =)
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    I'm sure there are tons of "studies" out there about what type of milk is best...but I prefer 1% or 2% (it's usually 1%). Skim milk tastes like milk-flavored water and whole milk coats my mouth and I don't like that. Of course, I have to get lactose-free, so it may be a little different.

    I think you should go with whatever you're comfortable with.
  • Ainar
    Ainar Posts: 858 Member
    Well, there are many studies that fat in milk (saturated fat) is bad for your health, it increases bad cholesterol levels and risk of heart issues and cancer. It is very popular belief right now that less we ate it, better. Unfortunately it is still discussed between scientists if that's actually true. Some may argue that they are not bad for you in moderation and that they even are good for you, because we do not have a 100% proof of how it effects us in long run yet. But if you are concerned about your health then I would suggest to stay away from saturated fat as much as possible, therefore drink milk with as little fat content as possible. Who knows, maybe scientists are right and that may be the crucial factor what will make you get a heart attack after 20 or 30 years cos you ate bad fat too much...

    Personally I like skim milk better because I like the taste of it...
  • thisismeraw
    thisismeraw Posts: 1,264 Member
    Drink whatever milk you prefer. Don't listen to those who will say that all milk is bad for you.

    Personally we drink skim... always did as kids as well. We do keep a small carton of 2% in the fridge for coffee.
  • sunnmuun
    sunnmuun Posts: 76 Member
    Raised on skim...kids drink it too.
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
    Fresh outta the cow, but its a lovely treat to have on occasion

    otherwise semi skimmed, if i want it skimmed i'll just add water.
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    I'd suggest 2%. I've found whole milk almost always makes me go over my sugar and fat allowance, even when I have the extra calories. I am no nutrition expert though! :)
  • msigman1
    msigman1 Posts: 20 Member
    I recently switched to unsweetened Almond milk. It is awesome. Super low in calories, fat, and sugar. I love it and my kids can't tell the difference.
  • BigMan1979
    BigMan1979 Posts: 11 Member
    I'd suggest 2%. I've found whole milk almost always makes me go over my sugar and fat allowance, even when I have the extra calories. I am no nutrition expert though! :)

    There is either more sugar, or equal amounts of sugar in low fat milk (2%) compared to whole milk. So I am not sure how whole milk makes you go over your sugar allowance, but 2% does not. What brand do you drink?
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I drink almond milk, my 4 older children and husband drink 2% milk and my 15month old twins drink whole milk

    To answer your question I think it's a preference.
  • Richie2shoes
    Richie2shoes Posts: 411 Member
    I just switched back to 2%. I was drinking skim, but 2% tastes so much better.
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I don't drink milk but my kids and husband drink a coconut almonf mix that we buy at Costco. It's pretty tasty!
  • trueepicure
    trueepicure Posts: 2 Member
    My answer to the question depends on what you mean by better? Skim is best if you are trying to keep calories and cholesterol intake down. "Homogenized" means that it's more processed. If you're working to avoid processed foods, then you probably want to find non-homogenized milk.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Homogenized milk is also, in some places, used to refer to whole milk.

    Pick the one that fits your macros and that you like.
  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I use whole milk in my coffee, protein shakes and when dunking cookies. :wink:
  • moreORless50
    moreORless50 Posts: 261 Member
    drink what suits your taste , i drink skimmed or 1% fat but thats what i'm use to

    i also really enjoy almond milk on its own or in shakes
  • dancerbyday
    dancerbyday Posts: 61
    I have always drunk whole milk, because there's nothing like the real thing. But I don't drink much of it, because milk isn't actually good for you in any form. I know it is a base, but your body treats it as an acid. Your bones have to pull calcium out to counteract it, so getting calcium from green vegetables is actually the better way to go. But it does taste soooo good, so I still drink it every once in a while as a treat, and I use it on my cereal. If you are feeling brave, you could try soy, almond, or rice milk, which are much better for you. Almond is my personal favorite. I don't think 1% or 2% milk is different enough from whole to be worth the sacrifice, so if you're going for it, go all out...
  • gracetillman
    gracetillman Posts: 190 Member
    I don't drink milk because I do not care for it, but if you like it then drink what you like. Make your meal plans and incorporate your preference into that plan. Life is too short to consume foods you don't really like just because they may be "healthier" than another choice.
  • mjl54
    mjl54 Posts: 127 Member
    Another unsweetened almond milk drinker here checking in.
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    Milk fat is healthy, so it really depends on how many calories you have to spare. I usually go with 1%. It's a little more filling than skim, but not quite as heavy on the calories as higher percentages.
  • GJRicketts
    GJRicketts Posts: 52 Member
    Skimmed or semi skimmed goats milk for me. Grew up with freshly squeezed goats milk and love the stuff. Less reactive and better flavoured than cows milk IMHO.
  • majica8
    majica8 Posts: 210 Member
    Whatever you like? I've always had the belief that you should eat/drink the stuff you like, not force yourself to have stuff you don't just because it might be a bit healthier. If you're worried about going over goals with it then have less.
    I personally have 125ml of semi-skimmed every morning with my Weetabix. The fat content is a non-issue really, it sometimes makes me go over on sugar but I've started basically ignoring the sugar from milk and fruits (since I have relatively little of both)
  • BackToFree
    BackToFree Posts: 58 Member
    I use full cream milk. I prefer the flavour, I don't have a lot of it (only in tea or coffee and in some smoothies and protein shakes), so I go with what I like.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    A dietican said there is more vitamin A and D in whole milk and since most people are low in D I decieded to switch from lower fat milks and almond milk to full cream cows milk. I was on full cream goats milk but my doctor said it has more sodium and I have issues with blood pressure sometimes.
  • saltedcaramel86
    saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
    Personally. I drink organic whole milk but everyone is different. I used semi-skimmed for as long as I can remember but I prefer the taste of whole milk and it goes through processing that semi or skimmed to take the fats out. However, I don't drink loads of it these days (just for tea, occasional protein shake, etc) as I think I might have a slight dairy intolerance. I use almond milk for cereals.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Here's an alternate view on 'sat fat':
    http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_truth_about_saturated_fat

    (References at bottom.)

    I didn't realise unsweetened almond milk was quite so low in calories.

    However, of course with skimmed (my usual choice thanks to lowish calories) or other milks, you do get some protein, which is negligible in the Almond milk.
  • AnsiStar
    AnsiStar Posts: 165 Member
    Does anyone know if a low sugar, high protein milk exists?

    I recently discovered how much sugar was in my skim milk :/

    I'm in the UK btw
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    How about a weak protein shake? That's basically the non-protein stuff taken out of milk.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I love cheese and yogurt but absolutely will not drink milk...I can't stand the taste. For making soups,such as curried parsnip soup (heaven), where the flavor is sweet buttered parsnips instead of milk, I use 2%. We never have whole milk since hubby is diabetic.
  • HealthWoke0ish
    HealthWoke0ish Posts: 2,078 Member
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