Tips for Choosing the Best MILK: Soy, Almond, Dairy, or ??

maud — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 22:03:55 +0000

With lots of healthy milk alternatives to choose from, which one should you buy? Dairy milk? Soymilk? Almond milk? Or one of the others?

Here is a synopsis of 5 popular milk choices prepared by Lisa Lillien:

1. Dairy Milk

Fat-free — a.k.a. skim — milk is great if you’re watching your calories, and especially if you’re watching your fat intake. The taste is mild, and it’s extremely versatile. Plus, it has a solid amount of calcium and an impressive protein count.

Conclusion: relatively high in calories, and some people are allergic to dairy products (lactose intolerant).

2. Soymilk

Made from ground soybeans mixed with water … packs just as much calcium as regular milk, although not quite as much protein. As far as texture goes, it’s pretty creamy — definitely richer than skim milk.

Choose vanilla varieties for added flavor, “light” options for lower calories, unsweetened types for less sugar (but higher calories).

3. Almond milk

Super low in calories and high in deliciousness, unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my favorite milk swap. It has a slightly nutty flavor, but overall it’s pretty mild. Almond milk is a great choice for anyone who’s sensitive to both dairy and soy. And like soymilk, it’s creamier than fat-free dairy milk.

Relatively low in calcium and protein unless these nutrients have been added.

Go to the next page for 2 more milk choices …

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15 Popular Foods & What They Do to You

Chris — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:44:24 +0000

All dieters should be aware of the benefits and side-effects of these popular foods. Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of Self Magazine discloses some valuable food facts in this video (on the last page) and explains which foods tend to be the best foods to help burn body fat efficiently and improve metabolism.

Healthy eating and balanced dieting is key to a successful weight loss plan. The second factor is regular exercise.
When both these are combined correctly, then you can expect weight loss results without sacrificing your health.

In addition to the health facts about avocados, bananas, Greek yogurt, blueberries, chocolate milk, citrus fruit and whole grain products discussed in this video, here is some additional information about popular foods and the benefits they provide:

Food: Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact)
Helps to: Build muscle, reduce cravings

Food: Dairy products (fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese)
Helps to: Build strong bones, fire up weight loss

Food: Eggs
Helps to: Build muscle, burn fat

More popular foods and their benefits are listed on the next page …

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