Almond Milk-who knew?!

verbifyvenus
verbifyvenus Posts: 175 Member
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
I really like the unsweetened vanilla version!! AND it has ZERO sugar.............ZERO!!
Did I mention only 40 cals for one cup?
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  • Amarillo_NDN
    Amarillo_NDN Posts: 1,018 Member
    Tried it my self. was ok, but I ama not a big fan of Almonds
  • ItsJustVicki
    ItsJustVicki Posts: 104
    Ohhh!! I need to try that ;)
  • verbifyvenus
    verbifyvenus Posts: 175 Member
    Tried it my self. was ok, but I ama not a big fan of Almonds

    I don't like almonds either, but I like this :)
  • monoxidechick
    monoxidechick Posts: 339
    It is the best!! I love it!! I have the sweetened right now, and its pretty sweet, prefer unsweetened for sure
  • nancyggg
    nancyggg Posts: 96 Member
    I switched over to it too. My daughter is Vegan and she showed it to me. I really like it.
  • MomBo
    MomBo Posts: 24 Member
    Bought some for the first time this week (try to pick up something new every time I shop to change things up) and really like the Almond milk. I use it one my cereal. Very good. I bought the original...may try the vanilla next time. I like the idea that it keeps for so long. Skim (which I generally use) seems to spoil on me. This works great and has a good long life!!!
  • brownspicegirl
    brownspicegirl Posts: 22
    What is the name brand that you guys are using? and where can I find it?
  • KerryB1977
    KerryB1977 Posts: 86 Member
    Love it! Always get the regular unsweetened myself . :drinker:
  • mrsbuzz
    mrsbuzz Posts: 576 Member
    I am intersted...what is the is almond milk you are all talking about? Does it taste like almonds? I eat almonds after I workout and love them. I hate milk , but can use it in making food and cereal. I would love to learn more?
  • ricksgurl
    ricksgurl Posts: 10
    I use "Silk Soy Milk-Almond flavor"...I've never tried the unsweetened but the regular(?) is only 60 calories per serving I believe...it's really good. My OB/GYN suggested it for pre-menopausal women because soy products boost estrogen levels and can ward off MILD hot flashes and other symptoms. Good stuff!! :drinker:
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    I use "Silk Soy Milk-Almond flavor"...I've never tried the unsweetened but the regular(?) is only 60 calories per serving I believe...it's really good. My OB/GYN suggested it for pre-menopausal women because soy products boost estrogen levels and can ward off MILD hot flashes and other symptoms. Good stuff!! :drinker:

    I suggest you google "dangers of soy." One of the dangers is that consumption of soy products by women in your stage of life can increase the risk of breast cancer. Also soy has phytic acid, which can interfere with the body's assimilation of calcium and other minerals. Here is a link to of many websites outlining the dangers:

    http://www.naturalhealthstrategies.com/dangers-of-soy.html

    The other problem we have in the US is that thanks to Monsanto, the big chemical giant, there is a stranglehold over soy production in the country, so any product you purchase with soy in it has genetically-altered soybeans in it. I personally prefer to avoid GMO products. I place them in the same category as the growth hormones given to commercially raised cows and chickens--something to avoid.

    When I was seeing my OB/GYN prior to the hysterectomy that I had, due to uterine fibroids, she cautioned against using soy products to counteract symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, etc., due to the increased cancer risk.

    IMO, you might discuss this with your doctor, and if you don't like the response you get, change practitioners. Regardless, if you like the "almond-flavored" soy milk, just get the real thing and eliminate the risk that soy can pose to your health.

    Good luck!!
  • jessmomof3
    jessmomof3 Posts: 4,590 Member
    I am intersted...what is the is almond milk you are all talking about? Does it taste like almonds? I eat almonds after I workout and love them. I hate milk , but can use it in making food and cereal. I would love to learn more?

    There is a Blue Diamond unsweetened version that is shelf stable and you can find it in the natural food sections of stores like Kroger or Meijer. There is also a refrigerated version of the Blue Diamond and Silk has a Pure Almond Unsweetened Almond Milk that is w/ the Silk/ Soymilks in the dairy case. They are delicious, low in calories, and a great sub for cow's milk. HTH!
  • verbifyvenus
    verbifyvenus Posts: 175 Member
    What is the name brand that you guys are using? and where can I find it?

    Blue Diamond. I found it in Kroger in the refrigerated section near the vegetables in the organics section.
  • telcochik
    telcochik Posts: 1,643 Member
    I mix a cup of the Almond Breeze unsweetened chocolate almond milk into a scoop of Shakeology for a yummy shake. It's my morning snack and I really look forward to having it every day!
  • verbifyvenus
    verbifyvenus Posts: 175 Member
    I use "Silk Soy Milk-Almond flavor"...I've never tried the unsweetened but the regular(?) is only 60 calories per serving I believe...it's really good. My OB/GYN suggested it for pre-menopausal women because soy products boost estrogen levels and can ward off MILD hot flashes and other symptoms. Good stuff!! :drinker:

    I suggest you google "dangers of soy." One of the dangers is that consumption of soy products by women in your stage of life can increase the risk of breast cancer. Also soy has phytic acid, which can interfere with the body's assimilation of calcium and other minerals. Here is a link to of many websites outlining the dangers:

    http://www.naturalhealthstrategies.com/dangers-of-soy.html

    The other problem we have in the US is that thanks to Monsanto, the big chemical giant, there is a stranglehold over soy production in the country, so any product you purchase with soy in it has genetically-altered soybeans in it. I personally prefer to avoid GMO products. I place them in the same category as the growth hormones given to commercially raised cows and chickens--something to avoid.

    When I was seeing my OB/GYN prior to the hysterectomy that I had, due to uterine fibroids, she cautioned against using soy products to counteract symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, etc., due to the increased cancer risk.

    IMO, you might discuss this with your doctor, and if you don't like the response you get, change practitioners. Regardless, if you like the "almond-flavored" soy milk, just get the real thing and eliminate the risk that soy can pose to your health.

    Good luck!!

    I agree :smile: I would recommend watching Food Inc as well for more info.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    It is amazing in oatmeal!
  • FemininGuns
    FemininGuns Posts: 605 Member
    I love almond breeze vanilla or original unsweetened.
  • reneeot
    reneeot Posts: 773 Member
    almond dream - unsweetened. Use in my nutrition drink and my oatmeal. I never drink it straight though, I've never tried it because I rarely drank milk before except if I had chocolate chip cookies. And I haven't had cookies in a long long time!!!
  • edorice
    edorice Posts: 4,519 Member
    I now use almond milk. Has less calories (60) than even 1%.
  • jljohnson
    jljohnson Posts: 719 Member
    I'm a big fan of the Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, especially the Unsweetened Vanilla flavor. I love it in my coffee in the morning, and whenever I have protein shakes. Try it on breakfast cereal, or almost anywhere you use regular milk. I've never been an oatmeal eater, but I might have to try it with almond milk. Thanks for the idea!
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    I just recently tried almond milk and I am in LOVE! I love the vanilla and the chocolate. I eat my cereal with the vanilla and I use both the vanilla and the chocolate in my smoothies. I wish it didn't have so much sodium and all dairy is typically high in sodium I hear so I'll stick with it. My digestive system seems so much more happy since I switched from regular dairy. I have always LOVED milk so this was an easy switch.
  • Cbandelier
    Cbandelier Posts: 217 Member
    I drank a lot of of the Almond Breeze vanilla unsweetened when I was pregnant and had gestational diabetes. It fit into my carb count much better than regular milk and I could stomach it first thing in the morning. To me, it tastes like butter pecan ice cream! I buy it every once in a while now as it is pretty expensive - it's still a nice treat!
  • kasandraaa
    kasandraaa Posts: 22
    I use Almond Breeze, unsweetened vanilla... OMG it IS amazing!
    I never really cared for milk too much, but since going vegan I've picked up almond milk! Its great!
  • DawnOf1969
    DawnOf1969 Posts: 726 Member
    I tried the Silk Soymilk but I just didn't care for it. I saw a coupon for the Almond milk at my grocer and gave it a shot and never looked back!
  • jdelisle
    jdelisle Posts: 1,050 Member
    I LOVE almond milk! Almond Breeze is the best brand that I have found (their version is more creamy and less calories than others that I have tried). Have you tried the chocolate almond milk yet? YUM.
  • GeauxDonielle
    GeauxDonielle Posts: 145 Member
    found recipe to make at home - now I need to whip up a batch and try :drinker:
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    I'll have to find the unsweetend kind! I tried the regular vanilla almond milk (90 calories) and I really didn't like it. I felt like I was drinking a melted milk shake it was so sweet. Bleck.
  • Dafrog
    Dafrog Posts: 353
    Almond Breeze was the first non dairy milk I tried. I really like it. I dont much care for cow's milk and it dont much care for me. I started getting it for creamer for my morning coffee. Now I use it in my occasional cereal snack.
  • mandydanyele
    mandydanyele Posts: 121
    I put this in my cereal today =] I couldn't even tell the difference. I use Blue Diamond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla!
  • resa13
    resa13 Posts: 10 Member
    I love almond milk, but when I read the carton today it said the calcium source is calicium carbonate, which is supposedly harder to absorb. Does anyone have any input on this?
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