What is the best alternative to cows milk?!

I like almond milk and coconut milk. Coconut milk is rich in taste and thickness. Vanilla is my favorite.

I also use UNSWEETENED, plain soy, coconut or almond milk when I make creamy soups (ie potato, mushroom, broccoli soups). No one can ever tell that I used a non dairy "milk".

Kudos to you for getting rid of dairy in your diet. You will feel better when you stop consuming dairy- physically, emotionally and spiritually. Cow's milk is good for calves, not humans.

http://almondbreeze.com/
http://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/products…

I assume you're giving up cow's milk so you won't be supporting the diary industry? You should know that many of the alternative milk companies are owned by the conventional dairy business? Silk is the largest soy milk brand available and it's owned by probably the largest dairy company in the world: Dean Foods.

So whichever you decide, you need to research and see where your $$$ really goes....if it really matters to you.

Do remember they don't naturally have anywhere near the calcium of real milk or B12. So be sure that stuff has been added.

http://www.vegacommunity.com/forum/topic…

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/08…

http://www.grist.org/article/2009-04-24-…

Coconut, I really like the whole sustainability thing and coconuts are the most sustainable milk. The trees don't have to be watered and they just keep on producing coconuts. I mean its great. In my opinion its the one best store bought milk you can have. Almonds are good too but almonds are kind of dirty. Theres lots particles in nuts. Rice milk lacks nutrients naturally so its a bad choice. Soy can be the healthiest milk if that is what your after, Silk has a no sugar, organic version that is thick so plenty of nutrients in there. But coconut is best overall.

I love almond milk. I like to get the Silk brand. They have different flavors such as vanilla and chocolate which are both delicious and healthy :)

Almond Breeze is really good, and it comes in plain, vanilla and chocolate.

The almond milk tastes good.

take protein rich food.cereals, potato, egg white, etc.,

your mom's tit... kidding! go with the almond, or better yet, Goat's Milk.

Replace milk with soy milk. Dairy is not essential. that there is not a calcium crisis in the U.S. In reality there are studies that suggest that too much calcium can increase a man's chances of getting prostate cancer or a woman getting ovarian cancer. Calcium can be found in dark green, spinach and chard, leafy vegetables, such as kale and collard greens, as well as in dried beans and legumes. A variety of calcium-fortified foods, such as orange juice and soy milk, are now on the market.It's not hard to get calcium from non -dairy sources.

Generations have eaten soy has a staple food. Soybeans were a crucial crop in eastern? Asia long before written record. soybeans have been used in China for 5,000 years as a food and as part of drugs. From about the 1st century AD to the Age of Discovery (15-16th century), soybeans were? introduced into several countries such as India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Burma, Taiwan and Nepal.
Soy milk is also believed to help reduce cholesterol levels and to help control the blood sugar levels of diabetics. In addition, it is an excellent source of lecithin and vitamin E, which helps keep the skin healthy, clear, and strong. It also contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which have been shown to be good for the heart. In fact, the US Food and Drug Administration has said that 25 grams of soy protein each day helps reduce the risk of developing heart disease when combined with a low fat, low cholesterol diet. Drinking four cups of soy milk per day ensures this amount of soy protein is consumed.

Currently, there's no good evidence that consuming more than one serving of milk per day in addition to a reasonable diet (which typically provides about 300 milligrams of calcium per day from nondairy sources) will reduce fracture risk. Because of unresolved concerns about the risk of ovarian and prostate cancer, it may be prudent to avoid higher intakes of dairy products.

Milk is not a health food. So, you can dismiss all the myths regarding cow milk. It doesn't build strong bones or muscles. It is not a fat burner, it doesn't give you better athletic performance, and it does not calcium increase intake or absorption.

A glass of non-refined soy milk has the same or more amount of protein as a glass of milk. Soy milk contains phytochemicals, which are found in almost all plants. They help reduce the risk of developing cancer. Unlike regular milk, soy milk does not contain animal hormones, antibiotics, cholesterol, or saturated fat. Each of these components has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, and other deadly diseases.


Evidence collected during the past 20-30 y shows the need to rethink strategies for building and maintaining strong bones. Osteoporotic bone fracture rates are highest in countries that consume the most dairy, calcium, and animal protein. Most studies of fracture risk provide little or no evidence that milk or other dairy products benefit bone. Accumulating evidence shows that consuming milk or dairy products may contribute to the risk of prostate and ovarian cancers, autoimmune diseases, and some childhood ailments. Because milk is not necessary for humans after weaning and the nutrients it contains are readily available in foods without animal protein, saturated fat, and cholesterol, vegetarians may have healthier outcomes for chronic disease if they limit or avoid milk and other dairy products. Bones are better served by attending to calcium balance and focusing efforts on increasing fruit and vegetable intakes, limiting animal protein, exercising regularly, getting adequate sunshine or supplemental vitamin D, and getting calcium from plant sources. Therefore, dairy products should not be recommended in a healthy vegetarian diet.

According to Harvard School of Public Health, strong, accumulating evidence further supports the idea that American adults do NOT need as much calcium as is currently recommended. The National Academy of Sciences currently recommends that people ages 19 to 50 consume a whopping 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day, and that those age 50 or over get 1,200 milligrams per day. Reaching 1,200 milligrams per day would usually require drinking two to three glasses of milk per day—or calcium supplements—over and above an overall healthy diet. There is no body of evidence to support the garbage the dairy industry says and its cronies, the USDA, FDA, etc. say. It's a ridiculous amount of calcium they recommend. In countries such as India, Japan, and Peru where average daily calcium intake is as low as 300 milligrams per day (less than a third of the U.S. recommendation for adults, ages 19 to 50), the incidence of bone fractures is quite low. Western countries have intake of calcium is a lot higher. The risks and occurrences of osteoporosis and bone fractures are however higher.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou…