Almond milk vs. low fat organic milk?

I'm guessing it's a personal choice related to being lactose intolerant or something else.

I'm pretty sure any benefit derived from almond milk is related to the lower calories or the fortification with vitamins.

Reasons to switch may be lower cals or if you cannot tolerate dairy. Personally I like cow's milk more. If milk fits into your goals now, there isn't a real reason to switch.

I'm slightly lactose-intolerant so I'm dairy-free. The almond breeze original is one of my household staples. However, I always have trouble reaching my protein minimum. If you're looking to achieve a muscular body quickly, then I wouldn't switch out dairy milk for almond milk. Definitely try it though if you're trying to stay low-calorie! Almond milk has a great flavor by itself and works well in any pastry recipe.

What a perfect post!!! I've been thinking about switching to almond milk lately and just this morning was "googling" info. My main reason for wanting to switch is for calorie reasons. Milk is my drink of choice (and will still be using it to make my own yogurt - which I eat alot of) but...........since switching over to raw milk (and now not milking my cow) - storebought milk just doesn't taste good enough to justify the calories.

Looking forward to learning what people think about substitute dairy options.

I forgot to mention almond milk tastes awesome in mochas.
If you are looking to experiment hemp milk is pretty delish.

^^ also cashew and coconut milk is pretty great too. out of all the alternative milks, i think soy has the thickest and most decadent consistency. it also has a decent amount of protein. It makes a fantastic creamer for dessert drinks like sweet teas & coffees.

I am sorry to disagree with you. Unsweetened Almond Milk has just as many nutrients as a raw almond. You can make your own by: Using your Cuisinart or blender, throw in 2 cups raw, unsalted almonds and distilled water. Add water to the consistency that you prefer. You can do this with any nut. If you want to sweeten your milk, use Stevia Extract. If you want Chocolate Milk add in 1 to 2 Tbls. of Hershey's 100% Dark & Natural Cocoa (no sugar, 1 carb ). Yummy

Below are the Nutritional Values for Almond Breeze Unsweetened Plain Milk and Stonyfield Farms Organic 1% Milk is listed below Almond Breeze. Hope this helps make things clearer.

Nutrition Facts
Calories in Almond Breeze Unsweetened Plain Almond Milk
Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 45.0
Total Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 180.0 mg
Potassium 230.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Protein 2.0 g
Vitamin A 10.0 %
Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
Vitamin B-6 0.0 %
Vitamin C 0.0 %
Vitamin D 25.0 %
Vitamin E 50.0 %
Calcium 20.0 %
Copper 0.0 %
Folate 0.0 %
Iron 2.0 %
Magnesium 4.0 %
Manganese 0.0 %
Niacin 0.0 %
Pantothenic Acid 0.0 %
Phosphorus 4.0 %
Riboflavin 0.0 %
Selenium 0.0 %
Thiamin 0.0 %
Zinc 0.0 %


Stonyfield Farm
Organic Reduced Fat Milk
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (240ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 45
Calories 130

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 12g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 30% Iron 0%

Each has its purpose I suppose. When I want to squeeze in a bowl of cereal I use almond milk because of how low the calories are. Also, when you are on a low carb diet, almond milk has very little carbs. Most of it is fat.

Depends upon how you feel about dairy. I strive for a 95% vegan lifestyle, partially to avoid consuming animal products, but the other half is the way i feel when I consume it. Eliminating dairy from my diet makes me feel better; my acid reflux disappeared (i used to get it chronically... Mark Bittman also experienced this, as he wrote in his column), i lost weight, i dont get phlemmy, etc.

If you really sit back and think about milk products, how essential are they? Milk is produced to help us grow at birth, but we stop consuming it within the first couple of years of life. It seems off to then begin consuming a cow's milk, which is produced naturally to raise calves... Isn't super logical; just because something is there to grab and tastes 'good' doesnt mean its necessary.

I make my own almond milk a couple times a week and love it. Lower calorie and great nutrition stats. Give it a try!

Ingredients to Almond Breeze Unsweetened:
ALMONDMILK (FILTERED WATER, ALMONDS), CALCIUM CARBONATE, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, CARRAGEENAN, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2 AND D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL (NATURAL VITAMIN E).

Stoneyfield:
ORGANIC GRADE A FAT FREE MILK, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3.

I love almond milk. I think it's a personal choice. I don't think I'm lactose intolerant but milk makes me really congested.

Almond milk for me tastes exactly like milk but very low in calories, lower than low fat milk anyway thats why I prefer Almond milk to eat with things like weetabix or oatmeal. I think the almond milk is around 13 calories per 100ml.

Whatever you like best. I can't stand almond milk in cereal.

I've noticed that almond milk is very popular around here. Just curious why so many are using almond milk over low fat cow's milk?

I don't drink that much milk. Mostly, I have 1% organic with cereal with breakfast about 3-4 times a week.

Would there be any benefit to me switching to almond milk? I like the higher protein in cow's milk. Just wondering if I'm missing something.

I'm lactose intolerant and I like the taste.

Almond milk all the way! I grew up on a farm abroad, and coming here, the cow milk here tastes so differently! Just off-taste/bland...almost artificial.....and then I developed lactose intolerance........

I also eat almond yogurt (so yummy), or dairy lactose-free organic yogurt.....

I tend to use almond milk for shakes and milk for cooking or drinking. I buy some about once a month or so. Like others have said its a personal choice.