AffordableHealthInsurance.org: There are about 8 different choices in what type of milk is best for you. Here are the pros and cons.
- Cow’s milk – pro: protein and bone-building calcium and vitamin D. Con: could contain added hormones (unless you get organic), which may interfere with your natural hormonal balance, cause weight gain and cause acne. Also bad for people who are lactose-intolerant.
- Raw cow’s milk – pro: retains more nutrients and beneficial bacteria than regular cow’s milk. Con: because it is not pasteurized, it may also contain bacteria like Listeria and E. coli.
- Almond milk – pro: low in calories, low in fat, vitamin D and calcium in fortified brands. Con: not much protein at all — only 1 gram.
- Hemp milk – pro: 2-3 grams of protein per cup, and omega-3 fatty acids. Con: taste is not very sweet and may take some getting used to.
- Goat’s milk – pro: 8 to 9 grams of protein per cup, 30% of your calcium needs, vitamin A, and lower in lactose than cow’s milk. Con: 170 calories and 10 grams of fat per cup.
- Coconut milk – pro: naturally sweet and only 45 calories per cup. Con: most of the fat is saturated (unsaturated is better).
- Rice milk – pro: great for digestive or food intolerances. Con: higher in carbohydrates and contains less than 1 gram of protein per serving.
- Soy milk – pro: 7 grams of protein, just 80 calories, only 4 grams of fat, and almost no saturated fat, plus 2 grams of fiber. Con: soy contains isoflavones which has been linked to breast cancer.
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