Almond Milk vs Soymilk?

BodyRockerVT
BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
edited November 8 in Food and Nutrition
Which is "better" for you?

Is one easier on the stomach than the other?

Any opinions or studies?
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  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    For those with thyroid issues, almond milk is a better choice because soy has been shown to negatively affect that. Otherwise, it's really a matter of taste.

    I happen to prefer almond milk because I find it creamier and tastier than soymilk, but that's just me!
  • BodyRockerVT
    BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
    Soy affects the thyriod? Hmm curious. I didn't know that.
  • luvmybaby333
    luvmybaby333 Posts: 241
    Soy effects all sorts of things. I stick with almond milk. :)
  • pixiexxgirl
    pixiexxgirl Posts: 141
    I don really like the taste of almond milk, I prefer 8th continent soy milk.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    Soy affects the thyriod? Hmm curious. I didn't know that.

    If you have a healthy thyroid it's nothing to worry about, but those with thyroid disorders should monitor their soy intake.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Soy affects the thyriod? Hmm curious. I didn't know that.

    If you have a healthy thyroid it's nothing to worry about, but those with thyroid disorders should monitor their soy intake.

    And for those with thyroid issues, it is only raw soy that is the problem, not cooked soy like in soy milk.

    For me, I'm allergic to Almond, so that's out for me. I generally stick to water, but if I need a milk for something, I steal my son's soy milk.

    Pam
  • BodyRockerVT
    BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
    Ohhh okay. I don't *think* have an issue with it but it has been a LONG time since it was tested.
  • BodyRockerVT
    BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
    Are you allergic to almonds too or just the milk?
  • emilysheafit
    emilysheafit Posts: 23 Member
    I personally love Soymilk, I think it tastes better. However, I started drinking Horizon because its organic and tends to be a tad cheaper, also it tastes better than Soymilk.
  • shiseido_faerie
    shiseido_faerie Posts: 771 Member
    I avoid soy anything, not only does it upset my stomach but I was told by my doc that it can aggravate my endometriosis...I don't know if that's true, but, didn't want to chance it lol. I really enjoy almond milk. Definitely check out the chocolate almond milk some time too, yum! (splurge for the one that is not unsweetened though, it's worth it for a treat every now and then)
  • rubygarcia86
    rubygarcia86 Posts: 73 Member
    Soy affects the thyriod? Hmm curious. I didn't know that.

    If you have a healthy thyroid it's nothing to worry about, but those with thyroid disorders should monitor their soy intake.

    And for those with thyroid issues, it is only raw soy that is the problem, not cooked soy like in soy milk.

    For me, I'm allergic to Almond, so that's out for me. I generally stick to water, but if I need a milk for something, I steal my son's soy milk.

    Pam

    there is a history of thyroid issues in my family and im lactose intolerant so i was totally freaking out because all i drink is soy milk. glad you clarified :)
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    Yes, to almonds in any form.

    Pam
    Are you allergic to almonds too or just the milk?
  • nickscutie
    nickscutie Posts: 303 Member
    I drink regular cows milk - call me crazy.

    I don't really like the taste of almond milk on its own, never drank soy milk but I do know that it has a good amount of protein in it, whereas the almond milk has little to no protein or fiber in it.
  • nikolaim5
    nikolaim5 Posts: 233
    Oh soy... There's a huge battle going on regarding this little bean. If you are to believe just the facts then you'd be very confused, as am I. There's very little actual research and much of what does exists contradicts other research. Personally I'm staying away when I have the choice. There's so much of it in everything that I know I'm going to be consuming SOME. I just don't want too much.
  • missigus
    missigus Posts: 207 Member
    I tend to stay away from soy based anything. Since I have thryoid disease, and soy falls into the goitrocen catagory of foods (anti thyroid-can be goiter producing), I won't consume anything that is known to counteract the meds I take to replace my thyroid. If you are healthy and don't have any thryroid issues its supposed to be healthy consuming it. That being said though, supposedly Oprah had implemented a lot of soy into her diet and is now hypo-thyroid...so I don't know, who knows if that had something to do with it or not..? So, I drink almond milk. I like the taste, and I don't have to second guess the health benefits or downfalls.
  • zakkthebear
    zakkthebear Posts: 52 Member
    I try for zero. Soy will adversely affect testosterone production. can't have that.
  • Emilia6909
    Emilia6909 Posts: 309 Member
    Definitely almond milk for me! It is so easy to make and you'll know exactly what is in it.
    If you're keen on soya milk, make sure of its origin I.e. organic or not. Soya is probably the most genetically modified bean out there. I avoid GMO at all cost.
    Inbox me if you would like recipe to make almond milk. :happy:
  • beautifullyblessed16
    beautifullyblessed16 Posts: 180 Member
    A cup of SO Delicious Almond Milk has 5 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber.
  • determinedbutlazy
    determinedbutlazy Posts: 1,941 Member
    In the UK, at least, soy offers me more variety (i can get little 250 ml cartons for taking to class or work, different flavours, sweetened or unsweetened for cooking etc) so I stick to soy. I've really developed a taste for it!
    I've only tried almond milk once, and it was nice.
    Rice milk was bloody horrible. Never again.
  • nkziv
    nkziv Posts: 161 Member
    almond milk is like HALF the calories of soy milk. Also too much soy isn't good for your hormone balance.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    I try for zero. Soy will adversely affect testosterone production. can't have that.

    yeas but to get enough to do that you would be eating a block of Tofu a day and drinking at least a L of soy milk. Moderation is the key, no reason to avoid.

    That being said, soy is much better in the protein category, but has more calories, so depending on if you need it for protein or not.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    A cup of SO Delicious Almond Milk has 5 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber.

    Are you sure there is that much protein in Almond milk, please post nutritional label or info? last few times I had it is was 1 gram or less. the Soy milk has 7-8 grams.
  • islandjumper
    islandjumper Posts: 369 Member
    Soy doesn't just affect thyroid...it's a mimic for estrogen (the 'female' hormone). Too much of it can actual stimulate cancer growth (but only if the cancer is already present in your body).
    The upside to soy: It's the only plant based source of complete protein, so it doesn't have to be paired with anything to give you all the essential amino acids you need. I personally drink oat milk and get my protein elsewhere (lactose intolerant vegetarian here).
    Almond milk, while I've never had the stuff myself seems like a great option, so unless you have some kind of nut allergy it would probably be good to go with that one. The taste of any of these alternative milks might seem strange at first, but after a week or 2 they'll taste just fine.
  • nickscutie
    nickscutie Posts: 303 Member
    A cup of SO Delicious Almond Milk has 5 grams of protein and 1 gram of fiber.

    They make coconut milk, not almond milk. Per their website, 1 cup of SO Delicious Coconut Milk has 1g protein and 0g fiber.

    http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products/product.php?p=so_delicious_beverage_hg_original
  • Bella3119
    Bella3119 Posts: 104
    My girls and I have been almond drinkers for 2 years now. We had a trial run with soy, but we just didn't like the taste. For my kids, it is fortified with calcium so most of the brands advertise as "50% more calcium than regular milk".

    Almond breeze is so much more tastier, when the cost increased, we switched to Silk. At the next store run I'm going to switch right back to Almond Breeze!!!
  • missigus
    missigus Posts: 207 Member
    Soy affects the thyriod? Hmm curious. I didn't know that.

    If you have a healthy thyroid it's nothing to worry about, but those with thyroid disorders should monitor their soy intake.

    And for those with thyroid issues, it is only raw soy that is the problem, not cooked soy like in soy milk.

    For me, I'm allergic to Almond, so that's out for me. I generally stick to water, but if I need a milk for something, I steal my son's soy milk.

    Pam

    I believe it's the isoflavones in the soy that inhibits thyroid peroxitase which produces t4 and t3 the inactive to active form of thryoid for metabolism. I believe isoflavones are present in both the raw and cooked soy beans...
  • BodyRockerVT
    BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
    I can't have much for regular milk at all, that is why I am trying to decide between soy and almond. I have IBS and it REALLY doesn't like milk.

    Protein is good too, I sort of suck at that.

    I would be using it for things like cereal and smoothies...I don't drink it by the gallon or anything but I do really enjoy having milk in some form in my cereal...
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    I'm not sure which is better...seems soy has negative affects on some things. At the end of the day, I think almond milk tastes much better. I thought soy milk was gross.
  • Picola1984
    Picola1984 Posts: 1,133
    In the UK, at least, soy offers me more variety (i can get little 250 ml cartons for taking to class or work, different flavours, sweetened or unsweetened for cooking etc) so I stick to soy. I've really developed a taste for it!
    I've only tried almond milk once, and it was nice.
    Rice milk was bloody horrible. Never again.

    And Almond milk is so bloody expensive!
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    "The effect of cooking on goitrogens

    Although research studies are limited in this area, cooking does appear to help inactivate the goitrogenic compounds found in food. Both isoflavones (found in soy foods) and isothiocyanates (found in cruciferous vegetables) appear to be heat-sensitive, and cooking appears to lower the availability of these substances. In the case of isothiocyanates in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, as much as one third of this goitrogenic substance may be deactivated when broccoli is boiled in water."

    http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47

    But as it says, research is limited, and the isothiocyanates are not reduced by as much as the isoflavones. Unfortunately, most of the soy/thyroid studies are on rats, and they do not react the same way as humans. And I suspect that they all use raw soy, rather than a prepared form like you or I would.

    Pam
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