why almond milk

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  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
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    My body can't handle the lactose and casein in milk. I like both almond and soy milk but recently dropped the soy because I suspect it's messing with my hormones. Almond milk has a nutritional profile that works well for me and I actually prefer the taste over cow.
  • KimmyEB
    KimmyEB Posts: 1,208 Member
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    I prefer it in cereal. :smile:
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
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    Way lower in calories than cow's or soy. And can't tell a dif when I pour it over cereal. Win!
  • Hollybot
    Hollybot Posts: 108 Member
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    I try to use non animal products when I can. Plus it is very low in calories, and too much soy is just never good for you!
  • theoriginaljayne
    theoriginaljayne Posts: 562 Member
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    Because it's delicious!

    To be honest, when you compare it to skim milk (which I also drink), it doesn't have a whole lot of benefits (unless you're lactose intolerant, of course). But it's still quite good for you, and to me, at least, it tastes like a sort of liquid dessert. I heartily recommend it.
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 3,019 Member
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    so do you think i would find it too creamy? i like 1% or skim milk as anything more then that is too thick and creamy for me.
  • bahacca
    bahacca Posts: 878 Member
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    I LOVE almonds, but they make me break out in canker sores. I use a lot of coconut milk, especially in green monsters and protein shakes. I just love the taste of coconut, especially with chocolate stuff, so...
  • LatinaGordita
    LatinaGordita Posts: 377 Member
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    When Silk came out with its Almond and Coconut milk, I had the same question. However, I decided to stick with soy because it provides 6 grams of protein vs 1 gram with almond or coconut. Protein is critically for my diet since I do not consume animal protein,

    I suggest you try a different one and even try rice milk. You will find which one you like the best as far as taste and nutrients.

    Good luck!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    it is so good! I drink it because I'm part vegan (I eat eggs) so no dairy for me

    I don't think you can be "part vegan". I believe you are an ovo vegetarian.
  • JCBeautyQueen
    JCBeautyQueen Posts: 4
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    I use it in everything id use dairy milk in from baking to cereal. I loooove it.. I tend to steer clear of animal products and this is delicious way to get a great source of calcium and your "milk" fix.
  • wildkatt7
    wildkatt7 Posts: 163 Member
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    almonds (and thus almond mild) also helps you lose weight... wish I could handle eating them
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,806 Member
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    almonds (and thus almond mild) also helps you lose weight... wish I could handle eating them

    Misinformation 101.
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    It is tasty, it has good mouthfeel, it is shelf stable and lasts for weeks in the fridge and it is really low in calories. (I never ever finish a carton of milk. I need to make a concerted effort to drink it).

    40 calories a cup for unsweetened makes it perfect for smoothies. Soy tastes funny and is 100-150 calories.
  • shellimus
    shellimus Posts: 158 Member
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    I don't drink milk or soy and it's very low in calories.
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
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    Ah yes, forgot to mention how long it lasts before expiring! HUGE benefit for me as I live with two other college students and we each buy our own food, so when I was buying regular milk it would ALWAYS expire before I could drink it all! Such a waste, and as broke as I am I can't afford to waste :laugh:
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    I tasted that for the first time a few weeks ago, bought a half gallon of it, it was horrible, the consistency, the taste, yuck, I'll stick with my 1%milk, I really hated it......

    Not all brands are created equal. The PAcific brand is awful. Whole Foods and Almond Breeze are good. Haven't tried any others yet. Without a doubt almond milk is the best in cereal.
  • PatasDeGallina
    PatasDeGallina Posts: 155 Member
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    It's good. I don't know if it has as many grams of protein per serving of soy milk, but it is lower in calories.

    I like pretty much every cow milk substitute I've found, rice milk (tastes most like cow milk), soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk... I want to try hemp milk next.

    I say try everything. You only live once and you might discover something that is really useful in your weightloss journey.

    :happy:
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,449 Member
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    Ah yes, forgot to mention how long it lasts before expiring! HUGE benefit for me as I live with two other college students and we each buy our own food, so when I was buying regular milk it would ALWAYS expire before I could drink it all! Such a waste, and as broke as I am I can't afford to waste :laugh:

    Me too! That was one of the reasons I tried soy in the first place.
  • raevynn
    raevynn Posts: 666 Member
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    I like to make my own raw almond milk from sprouted almonds...

    oh, it is SO GOOD!! much better than soy! :drinker:
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
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    It's good. Although it can be challenging to milk an almond, they are wily things. And soy beans, milking them is VERY hard.

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