Soy Milk vs Skim Milk

[bokelley]

I am trying to watch what I am eating, and i am working out and running, so I am trying to figure out which one is better. They say soy has more protein but skim has less fat? I am not sure what to buy, anybody use one over the other.

If I'm not mistaken, soy has a ton of calories (sugar to make it more palatable).

[GreyhoundsRUs]

I do the light soy (70 cals) when I am drinking milk or making a protein shake, but put no-fat milk in my cereal.

[diggitydot]

Soy is also an endocrine disruptor. If you have any metabolism issues, it could exacerbate them. I have a history of hypothyroidism and have been told to avoid soy products on many occasions. Which sucks because I love soy.

[DCJenn]

I buy locally produced skim milk and I have to say it's so delicious. I don't mind soy milk in stuff but in those situations where flavor matters like cereal or in a glass straight up- the good old skim stuff wins. I buy the dude the whole milk from this dairy and it's so amazing- you have to shake it to mix in the cream. It's like drinking ice cream.

Jenn

I buy locally produced skim milk and I have to say it's so delicious. I don't mind soy milk in stuff but in those situations where flavor matters like cereal or in a glass straight up- the good old skim stuff wins. I buy the dude the whole milk from this dairy and it's so amazing- you have to shake it to mix in the cream. It's like drinking ice cream.

Jenn

this is very true. the skim I buy from the local dairy tastes like 2% or whole from the big gallon grocery store jugs. even my boys can tell. they'll say "Mom! You bought us REAL milk!"

[Thirteen]

Soy is also an endocrine disruptor. If you have any metabolism issues, it could exacerbate them. I have a history of hypothyroidism and have been told to avoid soy products on many occasions. Which sucks because I love soy.

Yes, this.

Have you tried lite almond milk? You can get the protein, without the "bad fats" and no side effects that soy causes.
I enjoy the vanilla, unsweetened flavor. Holy moly!

[medpedspouse]

I was going to add the Almond milk AND the rice milk. I like the flavors of both but only buy it when my mom is visiting since she can't have milk. I second the organic skim- to me it is not as watery as the store bought skim.

[scrub-jay]

Skim milk tastes better. Period. (I am just not a fan of Soy, Almond, Rice, Coconut...etc). When I briefly gave up milk thinking it bothered A, I missed it sorely (but did almond as an alternative). Imagine my joy when we discovered I could have it again! There is my two-cents of personal opinion.

I can't drink real milk so I drink either unsweetened soy milk or unsweetened almond milk. I am more concerned with sugar than fat content so that's why I go with unsweetened (not "lite"). I'm drinking more almond than soy lately because I am kind of paranoid about the hormones thing now that I'm pregnant; I think almond would taste better too if you are used to real milk. Rice milk has very little protein so don't think that has any benefit for you over skim.

[moonlight]

Soy makes me super bitchy. It's ridiculous.
I'm a big fan of unsweetened almond milk. I want to like the coconut milk drink but it's too watery for my tastes. LOVE the coconut milk-based ice creams though.

I'm trying to cut calories where ever I can and I'm thinking about changing over to Coconut Milk for cereal and other things I cook with. I went to the store today and it was expensive. Did it look watery or just have a watery consistency? It was on sale for $3 for a half gallon and I just found a coupon that would bring it down to like $2.45 I'm just not sure. 50 calories per serving is much less than my regular milk and it's really tempting to change over to it!

How was the ice cream? Does it take just like normal/dairy ice cream?

[Vanquisher]

Skim milk, IMO, is one of the best things to do for your body nutritionally. It is high protein with lots of vitamins. It's really not that high in calories, but it packs a punch. Lots of studies have shown that drinking skim milk helps you lose weight. It tastes better and is cheaper too!


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[Deebs]

I drink skim milk, but if I'm adding it to something (like coffee, oatmeal, smoothie, etc) I do almond milk.

[Chrisada]

I've done almond, coconut, and skim milk but find I always go back to skim. Almond is pretty yummy though by itself.

[weeniegeniewife]

Hemp milk is good, too.