Milk or no milk?

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JeremiahStone
JeremiahStone Posts: 682 Member
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Is milk ok to include in a diet?
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  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
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    Milk gives you calcium! That is so important for bone health!
    Might I suggest nonfat milk! It's a happy medium, really.
  • Ghlt4
    Ghlt4 Posts: 241 Member
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    I use rice milk, or almond milk, it has less fat and more calcium.
  • Amandanoralynn
    Amandanoralynn Posts: 231 Member
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    I use 1%!
  • Sunshine_Girlie
    Sunshine_Girlie Posts: 618 Member
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    I use 1%!

    Ditto! Well, at least most days I do.
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
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    If it fits into your numbers, have it. You're not going to get in trouble for having something.
    I'm not really a milk drinker, I just do 1/4 c. on my oatmeal. Plus, I like to save my cals for food. :)
  • chuckyp
    chuckyp Posts: 693 Member
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    Milk is great. I actually had to cut back on it to save some calories though. I used to easily go through 2 gallons a week, and that was skim milk, but it's still about 180 calories per glass and I'd go through 2 or 3 glasses in a sitting!
  • VRoseDuda
    VRoseDuda Posts: 129 Member
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    I eat yogurt or cheese or cottage cheese instead of drinking it. Personally, I want something to chew on instead of drinking it
  • SKP1986
    SKP1986 Posts: 392 Member
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    I tried other milks -almond, coconut, soy- but skim milk is my favorite. I say if you want it and it fits in, go for it.
  • lisadhancock
    lisadhancock Posts: 103
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    I prefer 2% but usually only have 8 oz a day.
  • kayleeblue
    kayleeblue Posts: 273
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    GOT MILK!!!?? Can't live without it here. 2% and chocolate on a daily basis. Gotta have it.. I make it happen in my diary. And if I don't get at least 1 cup of chocolate during the day....someone....is gonna die.
  • 4KidFather
    4KidFather Posts: 134
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    Is milk ok to include in a diet?
    Most human adults are lactose intolerant. You don't NEED cows milk. There is a theoretical risk from casein too.
    I drink milk. Usually whole cream, as it has less lactose in it. Same with butter and hard cheeses, and fermented dairy (yoghurts).
    It's very nutritious for mammals - ever seen how quick a suckling calf grows - even without added bovine growth hormone?
    I don't recommend much processed dairy (fat reduced), research shows it's all very insulinogenic.
    I did the GOMAD diet to bulk up once for that specific reason. Worked good.
    Try other mammals 'milks and nut milks for variety.
    Enjoy food :)
  • Queen_JessieA
    Queen_JessieA Posts: 1,059 Member
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    I like milk ~ I drink nonfat or 1%...just have always preferred it. But I also enjoy almond milk :)
  • Zehra137
    Zehra137 Posts: 6
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    From what I've heard, not only it's healthy for you, but it also helps you lose weight. The calcium lessens fat absorption in your body as it acts like soap in your digestive system. (Don't judge, I saw it on a BBC show.)
    Moreover, I drink 2% milk every morning and I have no troubles meeting my goals.
    Good luck! :)
  • liza27201424
    liza27201424 Posts: 69
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    GOT MILK!!!?? Can't live without it here. 2% and chocolate on a daily basis. Gotta have it.. I make it happen in my diary. And if I don't get at least 1 cup of chocolate during the day....someone....is gonna die.

    i hear ya! im not much of a dairy eater never have been. so i gotta have my 2% chocolate milk everymorning! oh and ice cream is an exception :)
  • Myra73
    Myra73 Posts: 54 Member
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    I've substituted regular milk (nonfat) for unsweetened vanilla almond milk because it has less calories and sugar than milk. However, last week I tried Smart Balance Heart Healthy (or Health) Fat Free milk. It was so creamy and delicious, I am going to be sure and buy it again for a treat! Fat free, with all sorts of good stuff in it anyway.

    Moderation is key. Also, how your body reacts to different foods.
  • phinners
    phinners Posts: 524 Member
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    Milk is important. The one thing I have decided not to do is quit milk, so I drink semi skimmed milk in my tea/coffee, on cereal and use it in cooking. I feel any dietary changes we make have to be sustainable and something you can realistically do long term, so for me this means keeping milk in my diet - also I wont quit a spoon of sugar in my tea either. I have cut down by half and that is good enough.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
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    I personally don't drink milk, but thats because it gives me a stomach ache... every once in a while though when I get a craving for milk, then I'll have it.

    I do however eat greek yogurt.. and that I like a lot.
  • porter09
    porter09 Posts: 31 Member
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    i have soy milk to save on calories, also just bought some coconut milk didnt think it was gonna be v nice but it is delicious
  • curvygirl512
    curvygirl512 Posts: 423 Member
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    Milk is important, especially for women. I should drink more of it.
  • dayzeerock
    dayzeerock Posts: 918 Member
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    http://www.rense.com/general26/milk.htm

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