What's everyone's opinion about this drink?

alexbusnello
alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
in Food and Nutrition
http://store.bluediamond.com/Almond-Breeze-Chocolate_p_11.html

Do you think that the Original (NOT the unsweetened version) would be OK to have? Is that 20 grams of sugar added sugars and should I stay away from this drink?
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  • shaycat
    shaycat Posts: 980
    I buy the unsweetened one. But that one probably tastes better. :happy:
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    I buy the unsweetened one. But that one probably tastes better. :happy:

    I want to buy the unsweetened version but i don't want this rest of this to go to waste. I've drank some of the container and it's amazing. I just want to know if it's a better idea to go with the unsweetened next time.
  • OceansForever
    OceansForever Posts: 221 Member
    I have the unsweetened kind and did not like it. I then decided to add some agave syrup and it tasted great! I may just stick with that since agave is better than regular sugar. It was 105 cal total.

    Not sure how much cal the sweetened kind has.
  • sixela0827
    sixela0827 Posts: 28
    use it to bake with??
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    I have the unsweetened kind and did not like it. I then decided to add some agave syrup and it tasted great! I may just stick with that since agave is better than regular sugar. It was 105 cal total.

    Not sure how much cal the sweetened kind has.

    I ask because I'd like to have a glass but not sure if I should or not. lol

    And here is a list of the ingredients it has in it:

    http://www.almondbreeze.com/?navid=334&pid=337

    You can see it there.
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    use it to bake with??

    No, I've never used it. This is my first time buying it and I've only maybe had three glasses out of it but haven't had some in a few days. I'm curious as to what people thought.
  • lisapr123
    lisapr123 Posts: 863 Member
    I drink unsweetened (though not chocolate) and it's great for smoothies, in my coffee, with cereal, etc... The only thing I don't like it for is just as a glass of milk. Gotta kick it with my old school 2% milk when I crave a tall glass.
  • Ephena
    Ephena Posts: 610 Member
    I use the unsweetened kind when making hot cocoa, it just adds a nice richness. I also use it when mixing protein shakes or smoothies, have used it for baking and oatmeal, pancakes or waffles. I will drink the unsweetened vanilla all by itself but the unsweetened chocolate is better when mixed with something (personal opinion). I bet the regular kind is pretty good but I haven't tried it yet, I'm scared of the 120 calories per cup.
  • sixela0827
    sixela0827 Posts: 28
    use it to bake with??

    No, I've never used it. This is my first time buying it and I've only maybe had three glasses out of it but haven't had some in a few days. I'm curious as to what people thought.

    i meant if you didn't want to waste it :) just a suggestion
  • OceansForever
    OceansForever Posts: 221 Member
    I have the unsweetened kind and did not like it. I then decided to add some agave syrup and it tasted great! I may just stick with that since agave is better than regular sugar. It was 105 cal total.

    Not sure how much cal the sweetened kind has.

    I ask because I'd like to have a glass but not sure if I should or not. lol

    And here is a list of the ingredients it has in it:

    http://www.almondbreeze.com/?navid=334&pid=337

    You can see it there.

    I don't think it is bad at all. I drank it instead of having a sweet snack. And now since I know that agave works, I may have it again.
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    Are you worried about the sugar cals or the type of sweetener?

    It's sweetened with evaporated cane juice and that contains vitamins and minerals unlike other sugars due to its processing. It may put a few more calories in it, but it has those nutrients to at least make up for it. ;)

    If you're going to have a cup of chocolate milk, at least have one you absolutely enjoy!
  • Eleisabelle
    Eleisabelle Posts: 365
    Just go ahead and drink it. It's not going to hurt you to use up one container. Then you can get the unsweetened when you're done with it.

    It's okay to eat and drink. Don't stress so much about one indulgence. It's continued indulgences that become a problem.
  • sun33082
    sun33082 Posts: 416 Member
    "evaporated cane juice" = sugar. I don't know anything about this product, but i compared nutritional info and the unsweetened has 0g of sugar and the regular has 20g, so yes, it's 20g of added sugar.

    If you're worried about the sugar intake you could buy a carton of unsweetened and mix them until the sweetened is gone. That also might help you get used to the unsweetened :)
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    I drink unsweetened (though not chocolate) and it's great for smoothies, in my coffee, with cereal, etc... The only thing I don't like it for is just as a glass of milk. Gotta kick it with my old school 2% milk when I crave a tall glass.

    The one I have is amazing by itself, since it's chocolate. lol I have another kind but it's called Almond Fresh and it's plain, not unsweetened. I use that for my cereal which is Kashi. It doesn't even have a lot of sugar for the Original at all.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Does it fit your calories? Drink it.

    If you have diabetes or another serious medical condition affected by sugar, don't.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Drink it and log the calories. Ta-da! Life is easy.
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    "evaporated cane juice" = sugar. I don't know anything about this product, but i compared nutritional info and the unsweetened has 0g of sugar and the regular has 20g, so yes, it's 20g of added sugar.

    that's a lot for added sugar....That's what i was worried about. Hmmm..
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    "evaporated cane juice" = sugar. I don't know anything about this product, but i compared nutritional info and the unsweetened has 0g of sugar and the regular has 20g, so yes, it's 20g of added sugar.

    that's a lot for added sugar....That's what i was worried about. Hmmm..

    Very low processed sugar. You're not going to die from enjoying what you have.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Looks like a cup or two of it would fit just fine into any reasonable diet. It all depends what your overall diet looks like. No one individual food or drink is really going to be "good" or "bad" for you.
  • megteg
    megteg Posts: 97 Member
    Looks good! I've heard that chocolate milk is a good post-workout drink. This would probably be a good alternative to chocolate milk, with lower calories.

    I would personally buy the unsweetened kind and maybe some natural chocolate syrup separately to make a chocolate drink. That way you can still use it in cooking (ie oatmeal, sauces), or with cereal, so it doesn't go to waste.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    Does it fit your calories? Drink it.

    If you have diabetes or another serious medical condition affected by sugar, don't.
    ^this.
    i think it looks good :)
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    Looks like a cup or two of it would fit just fine into any reasonable diet. It all depends what your overall diet looks like. No one individual food or drink is really going to be "good" or "bad" for you.

    I'm only wondering since I always go over the reccomended amount of sugar for myself but I find it literally impossible and undo-able for me to stick to the range it says for me to stick to. If it's little processed sugar and more natural, it shouldn't be too bad I guess.

    and if anyone is wondering if my dairy is open, it is.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Looks like a cup or two of it would fit just fine into any reasonable diet. It all depends what your overall diet looks like. No one individual food or drink is really going to be "good" or "bad" for you.

    I'm only wondering since I always go over the reccomended amount of sugar for myself but I find it literally impossible and undo-able for me to stick to the range it says for me to stick to. If it's little processed sugar and more natural, it shouldn't be too bad I guess.

    and if anyone is wondering if my dairy is open, it is.

    I personally don't worry too much about sugar specifically. I don't even track it; I only track protein, fat, and carbs; and count sugar just like any other carb. Now, if the majority of my carbs come from processed sugar as opposed to, say, sweet potatoes, I may very well end up starving by the end of the day, but that's a whole different story :)
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    Looks good! I've heard that chocolate milk is a good post-workout drink. This would probably be a good alternative to chocolate milk, with lower calories.

    I would personally buy the unsweetened kind and maybe some natural chocolate syrup separately to make a chocolate drink. That way you can still use it in cooking (ie oatmeal, sauces), or with cereal, so it doesn't go to waste.

    I was thinking of just having a glass to drink and not add it to anything like for baking. Just a glass to drink. lol
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    [/quote]

    I'm only wondering since I always go over the reccomended amount of sugar for myself but I find it literally impossible and undo-able for me to stick to the range it says for me to stick to. If it's little processed sugar and more natural, it shouldn't be too bad I guess.

    and if anyone is wondering if my dairy is open, it is.
    [/quote]

    I personally don't worry too much about sugar specifically. I don't even track it; I only track protein, fat, and carbs; and count sugar just like any other carb. Now, if the majority of my carbs come from processed sugar as opposed to, say, sweet potatoes, I may very well end up starving by the end of the day, but that's a whole different story :)
    [/quote]

    Yes this exactly.
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    Your Bolthouse Farms Perfectly Protein Mocha Cappuccino drink has 29g of added sugar. Your Kashi cereal also has 13g per serving of added sugar. I'm not sure why you are so worried about this product.

    I'd be more worried that you're eating less than 1200 calories per day.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    Okay, her is my take on this for YOU.

    I looked at your profile, you are beautiful and your body is rockin! If you enjoy this drink, please, by all means DRINK IT. You should not be scared to have a little sugar in some almond milk, you should relax and enjoy your life.

    You are 21 years old, there is plenty of time, later in life, to stress over 20g sugar in milk, but today, enjoy it, please. Having a healthy relationship with food means we do not fear it.

    I would have different advice if you were over weight or maybe older, but you my dear are doing just fine.
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    Does it fit your calories? Drink it.

    If you have diabetes or another serious medical condition affected by sugar, don't.

    I'm worried about eating too much stuff that can be converted into stored fat since i'm in starvation mode. I'm trying to slowly eat more but try not to gain anymore fat.
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    Okay, her is my take on this for YOU.

    I looked at your profile, you are beautiful and your body is rockin! If you enjoy this drink, please, by all means DRINK IT. You should not be scared to have a little sugar in some almond milk, you should relax and enjoy your life.

    You are 21 years old, there is plenty of time, later in life, to stress over 20g sugar in milk, but today, enjoy it, please. Having a healthy relationship with food means we do not fear it.

    I would have different advice if you were over weight or maybe older, but you my dear are doing just fine.

    Thank you for the kind words. I'm only worried since I am in starvation mode and I'm afraid having too much of anything that could be converted into stored fat will make my fat lose harder to lose. I don't really want to lose weight, inf act, i want to gain muscle since I've lost a lot of it in the past and I've gained more fat because of this starvation mode I'm in.

    Kepp in mind, I AM going to see my doctor next week sometime to see what exactly is going on with my body. I use to have a lean, stronger body that had lots more muscle and less fat. i weigh less right now than I did before. i use to weight 120Lbs with more muscle and less fat but now i weigh 105 with less muscle but more fat.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    Looks like a nice drink. If you can make it fit into your calories and macro limits, then there is no reason not to enjoy it.

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