Milk Does a Body Good

September 25th, 2019

Chances are your parents and grandparents grew up with one type of milk

 

Today’s post is by Gayl Southard, Administrative Consultant, SafeSourcing.

Chances are your parents and grandparents grew up with one type of milk- -cow’s milk. Today there are many types of milk to choose from.  The question is what type of milk are you looking for?  Are you trying to cut fat?   Are you lactose intolerant?  Are you concerned with the sugar content?  Milk can be a tricky question.  The following are different types of milk offerings:

  1. Cashew Milk. Cashew milk is very similar to almond milk. It is approximately 40 calories per cup and 3.5 grams of fat. It is often fortified with vitamins D, B12, and A. The drawback is that is low in protein.
  2. Coconut Milk. Coconut milk has become a healthy fat and protein in recent years. It has a unique flavor and is typically low in calories. It is higher in fat than other types of milk, and can be higher in sugar, unless it is unsweetened. It often comes without protein.
  3. Goat’s Milk. Goat’s milk was one of the first alternatives to cow’s milk. It is high in protein, but is also high in saturated fat. It is similar to whole milk. It is packed with a lot of nutrients, including magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. It also comes fortified with vitamin D.
  4. Hemp Milk. Hemp milk is made from hemp seeds. It is a rare milk and high in omega-fatty acids. It provides more iron than cow’s milk. It is low in protein. It is best to look for unsweetened hemp milk fortified with vitamins A and D.
  5. Almond Milk. Almond milk has become very popular. It is a lactose-free alternative that has more vitamin E than cow’s milk. It is found in a variety of flavors and is low in calories (30 calories per cup if unsweetened). It is low in protein compared to cow’s or goat’s milk.
  6. Cow’s Milk. Cow’s milk is very high in protein and provides calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus. It is high in protein, keeping you feeling full for extended periods of time. The drawbacks depend on the type of milk selected- skim milk contains no fat, while whole milk is full of saturated fat (eight grams of fat per cup).
  7. Soy Milk. Soy milk is the original alternative to cow’s milk. It is popular with people that are lactose intolerant. It is low in fat, high in protein, and often fortified with vitamins A, B, and B12. Look for varieties that haven’t been heavily sweetened.
  8. Flax Milk. Like flax seeds, flax milk is high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. It is typically low in fat and calories. It can also be high in protein. Avoid the flavored varieties as they are heavily sweetened which also ups the sugar content.

SafeSourcing regularly sources milk for a variety of companies. For more information on SafeSourcing and how we can help you with your sourcing needs, or on our Risk Free trial program, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service representative. We have an entire team ready to assist you today.

Emily Lockhart, Active Beat, 3/15/2017

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