Almond Milk or Soy

mrscherry1
mrscherry1 Posts: 80
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I have heard good and bad about both - wondering what is better for you and why????:drinker:
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  • littlelily613
    littlelily613 Posts: 769 Member
    I drink soy because of the protein. Almond milk loses its protein when it is turned into milk, while soy milk has quite a bit. There is a new type of almond milk now called almond milk plus--if they ever start selling it around here, then I might make the switch since it has almost as much protein as soy milk.
  • linsey76A
    linsey76A Posts: 102
    personally i use coconut milk...fewer calories but for me more importantly...lower in sodium which is good since my doctor has me on a sodium restricted diet.
  • darkling_glory
    darkling_glory Posts: 239 Member
    I prefer the taste and texture of soy but am drinking almond milk more since soy upsets my hubby's stomach. They are both delicious and work well in so many different recipes.

    Whichever you buy, look for a calcium fortified version of it for more nutrients!
  • pauljsolie
    pauljsolie Posts: 1,024 Member
    I stay away from soy. The estrogen mimicking compounds may cause fertility problems in both men and women.
  • FullBlownWitch
    FullBlownWitch Posts: 4
    I've heard good and bad from both, but I have heard far more pros about the Almond milk than Soy.

    I've heard about a lot of fertility issues arising from the Soy, and a few other things.

    I haven't tried either yet, the thought of coconut, almond or soy milk turns my stomach a little bit.

    I have been drinking Skim milk since I was 6 years old, and it almost seems like an addiction.
  • nleighp
    nleighp Posts: 117 Member
    Like pauljsolie there are some studies that show too much soy product can be bad for both men and women.

    I prefer unsweetened almond milk (raw if you can find it, or make it if you're willing), though I don't drink a lot of it straight, I tend to cook with it more than anything.

    Coconut milk is good as well.
  • LainieKnits
    LainieKnits Posts: 11 Member
    The soy story for breast cancer survivors changes almost from week to week. Sometimes it's thought to be good for us, sometimes it's thought to be bad. I've never read any bad connection between BC and almond, so I prefer that. I do occasionally eat soy protein foods, but limit the quantity.
  • whiterice83
    whiterice83 Posts: 54 Member
    What about flax milk?

    I've tried almond and soy--- lactose free milk too. The first too didn't get cold enough for my taste or, well, in my cereal. For the last month (at least) I've gotten flax milk at Walmart. It's cold, lactose, dairy, gluten and soy free. 50 calories per serving with the same calcium as dairy milk and Omega-3.

    Just wanted to throw another option out there :)
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member
    I stay away from soy. The estrogen mimicking compounds may cause fertility problems in both men and women.

    I have heard other estrogen related complaints about soy. Also that the protein in soy is is considered "incomplete" - Google will give you more info on those.

    I drink almond milk with my protein drinks simply for taste reasons and because there isn't really much of anything at all in the almond milk, so I get my nutrients elsewhere.

    I use "Blue Diamond - Almond Breeze - Chocolate - Unsweetened" - I buy it on Amazon because delivery is free with my Prime account.
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    I stay away from soy. The estrogen mimicking compounds may cause fertility problems in both men and women.

    Aside from the fertility issue (not a concern for me in particular) what other potential issues are there from continuing to drink soy?

    I tried the coconut milk and its good but its awful "sweet" or perhaps just "coconutty."
  • BrienJD
    BrienJD Posts: 541 Member
    I drink Almond, in part due to the warnings on Testosterone and the like, don't want to mess with that, it can cause a whole host of problems other than the obvious so I am not willing to chance it. I still cook with 1% milk, not sure about cooking with almond.
  • jesusHchris
    jesusHchris Posts: 1,405 Member

    Aside from the fertility issue (not a concern for me in particular) what other potential issues are there from continuing to drink soy?

    I tried the coconut milk and its good but its awful "sweet" or perhaps just "coconutty."

    If you drink more than 3 cups a day, you will grow a vagina. It's a proven fact.
  • jessicafk11
    jessicafk11 Posts: 44 Member
    I usually drink soy but every once in a while I will get almond milk, just for something different.
  • fatguyweightloss
    fatguyweightloss Posts: 145
    Why not go for coconut milk? Less sugar, high in Omega-3s and I haven't found anything really negative about it in scientific studies...all positive.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    My favorites I alternate between (depending on which is available or cheapest at the time)...

    1) Silk Light Original Soy
    2) Silk Original Almond
    3) Almond Breeze Original Almond

    :D
  • cbl40
    cbl40 Posts: 281 Member
    I swapped out my chemical fat free Coffeemate for soy and almond options. I think the soy blends better with the coffee and is creamier, but the almond has fewer calories.
  • kouzzzz
    kouzzzz Posts: 540 Member
    Use Coconut or Almond milk not soy milk. 90% of soy in America is genetically modified.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    REAL MILK = SUPERIOR TASTE.

    I've done both and they are lower in carbs than real milk but I have to say real milk is just much more refreshing so I highly recommend that unless you have an allergy of course. Eating cereal w/o is just horribly bland (even with vanilla/chocolate versions) and for some reason never as cold as real milk. You can get away with the soy/almond stuff in a smoothie since there are other things like fruit and peanut butter to masque the taste but in general, I'm going to stop buying almond milk in bunches when its on sale just because it's lower in cals.
  • AlayshaJ
    AlayshaJ Posts: 703 Member
    I drink almond milk, use it in protein shakes, and bake with it. I use soy for cereal. I have no idea why, I just do. I dont really like coconut milk but my husband does so I always have it on hand and use it for making pancakes/waffles.

    *I hardly every actually eat cereal so my soy milk usually just goes bad. :/
  • Redapplecandie
    Redapplecandie Posts: 171 Member
    I've recently discovered an animal milk intolerance, (just for milk, not for cheese or yogurt...weird, I know)

    So my personal prefrence by taste is Almond milk. If soy is on sale, I may pick some up. But really prefer Vanilla flavored Almond milk.
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,364 Member
    well that depends, are you a fan of phytoestrogens, infertility, cancer, thyroid supression, etc.? If so, go for the soy - you'll get all that and more.

    But if you love your body (and being healthy) go for the AMAZING Almond Milk :)
  • itslucyr
    itslucyr Posts: 13 Member
    I can't tolerate lactose, and after trying a few different alternatives my favourite is rice milk. Don't really like the flavour of soy, almond or coconut, but cold rice milk on cereal is really tasty. Even my very picky boyfriend likes it with chocolate milkshake powder - apparently it tastes like coco pops!
  • mumof5
    mumof5 Posts: 328 Member
    I stay away from soy. The estrogen mimicking compounds may cause fertility problems in both men and women.

    really??!
    didn't know that, I drink soy, might try to get hubby on to it! :)
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    I drink Almond, Coconut and Hazelnut milk (must say Hazelnut is my personal fav) - stay as far as I can away from Soy (don't like the taste), and also wary of some of the bad press Soy in general is getting.....
  • MelissaGraham7
    MelissaGraham7 Posts: 406 Member
    I like fat free regular milk. I've tried the others but I like the protein in fat-free milk and don't have allergies so I like getting a bigger bang for my buck with more protein! I do love milk, though, so don't need to substitute anything at all.
  • mrscherry1
    mrscherry1 Posts: 80
    Thanks everyone for the advice!! Almond it is!! :flowerforyou:
  • siouxsie212
    siouxsie212 Posts: 24
    95% of soy in America is GMO. Soy products are considered phytoestrogens since soy proteins contain isoflavones, which are compounds similar to estrogen. It is classified as an endocrine disruptor, and has the potential to cause negative effects on reproductive health, fertility, infant development and even brain development. PASS!

    I love whole grain brown rice milk or organic coconut milk.
  • Zichu
    Zichu Posts: 542 Member
    I was drinking Soy Milk, but after researching it a bit more, I won't be drinking it again. I already have problems with estrogen levels, stupid male puberty crap... So I have to try and stay away from anything that increases estrogen levels, this includes Soy Milk.

    I have just started drinking Almond Milk today and it's quite nice. I can't remember if I had ever tried Almonds before, but the taste of Almond Milk is quite nice. It kind of reminds me of a chocolaty nutty taste in one. Will definitely use it in my protein shakes instead of Soy Milk.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    I like the way almond milk tastes better, and it has a better consistency/texture
  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
    I do either Almond or Coconut milk.....cant do soy cause I am hypothyroid...
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