It was a touch too chalky for my liking, but Trader Joe’s offering provided everything we look for in a high-quality almond milk: creamy, smooth and slightly nutty. Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Original Almond Beverage TODAY illustration / Trader Joe's But is it priced affordably and something I will grab every time I shop at Whole Foods? You betcha. Is it going to be my number one go-to? No. And for that, it inched ever-so-slightly ahead in the ranking. The flavor notes of this milk were similar to Fresh (which makes sense since Amazon owns Whole Foods and likely relies on the same production facilities), but this tasted a bit creamier than its digitally-exclusive counterpart. 365 Everyday Value Organic Unsweetened Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Whole Foods Market That said, it coated Cheerios quite nicely and actually resembled milk from a cow, so this may be the perfect alternative to whole milk guzzlers who are interested in making the switch (or are at least open to experimenting). I felt like it was a bit too thin in consistency and there was practically zero trace of almond flavor (which I do actually enjoy, thank you very much). Fresh Unsweetened Original Almond Milk TODAY illustration / AmazonĪmazon’s take on the nut-based classic was just okay and nothing particularly memorable. This would be totally fine for pouring over a bowl of cereal or mixing into a smoothie, but if you want to drink it solo, opt for a flavored variety. (their uniquely-flavored tins are, bar none, one of my favorite snacks in the biz), but the company’s particularly runny (though wildly popular) milk tasted like I took printer paper, soaked it in water overnight and then guzzled the resulting liquid in the AM. I know that Blue Diamond is an almond O.G. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almond Milk TODAY illustration / Blue Diamond I bought only unsweetened varieties without added flavors like vanilla or chocolate…in the name of fairness, of course After mixing this nut-based product with cereal and consuming them poured out in a glass, straight-up, without the bells and whistles, I found the best of the best. A 1-cup serving of skim milk has around 83 calories, no saturated fat, and only 5 mg of cholesterol.There are eight brands that you’ll find in the refrigerator section of most grocery store shelves. If you drink cow's milk, most doctors recommend low-fat or nonfat versions. Saturated fat in your diet raises LDL ("bad") cholesterol, which increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. What's more, a study published in Food Science & Nutrition found that grass-fed dairy cows produce milk with the highest levels of omega-3 compared with other cows, which is important because omega-3s promote heart health.īut when it comes to your cholesterol levels, “high-fat dairy could get you into trouble,” says John Day, MD, a cardiologist in Salt Lake City. Cow’s milk also contains potassium, which may help prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). “It’s a tremendous source of protein and nutrients, contains essential vitamins and minerals, and provides a third of a person’s daily recommended intake of calcium,” Krivitsky says. Whole cow’s milk contains around 160 calories, 5 grams (g) of saturated fat, and 35 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol in a 1 cup - or 8 ounce (oz) - serving. “Each milk will provide different pluses and minuses.” “People choose a milk based on tolerability and taste - in addition to health beliefs,” says Deborah Krivitsky, RD, a dietitian based in Boston. When you're trying to get to healthy cholesterol levels, you'll want to limit the amount of saturated fat in your diet.Īlternative milks can provide similar nutritional benefits if you're watching your cholesterol, are lactose intolerant, vegan, or allergic to certain proteins in cow’s milk or if you simply prefer something other than cow's milk. But too much of the saturated fat and cholesterol in whole milk - and even in 2 percent milk - may counteract those health benefits. But what do the newer types of milk mean for your heart health if you have high cholesterol? Old-fashioned cow’s milk, for example, is loaded with calcium and vitamins A and D, which are all good for your heart and overall health. The milk aisle is changing, now offering a growing number of options for what to pour on your cereal or drink down as a late-night snack.
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