7 Healthy Milk Alternatives
SKIM
Pros: The cow comes out ahead of the herd if you're in the market for satiating, muscle-building protein.
Cons: It's high in natural sugar from lactose (12 g). And some brands use synthetic hormones, so consider choosing organic.
Nutritional Stats: 90 calories, 0 g saturated fat, 8 g protein, 30 percent calcium, 25 percent vitamin D
SELF magazine
Wondering if it's time to swap your milk? Our nutrition team, Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D., run you through the pros, cons and nutritional stats of almond, coconut, flax, hemp, rice, skim, soy and sunflower milk.
All nutritional information is for 8 ounces of unsweetened milk. Information is based on the milk varieties in general, not particular brands.
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