WHICH MILK?

It used to be that milk was milk.  If you wanted a glass of milk, you went to the refrigerator and poured yourself a glass of "regular" milk.  Like so many foods today, even choosing a glass of milk gets complicated.  Below are some simple facts about some of our milk choices per 8-ounces:

• Vitamin D Cow's Milk - Calories = 150, Fat = 8 grams, Protein = 8 grams
• Skim Cow's Milk -         Calories = 83, Fat = 0 grams, Protein = 8 grams
• Soy Milk -                      Calories = 131, Fat = 4 grams, Protein = 8 grams
• Almond Milk -               Calories = 60, Fat = 2.5 grams, Protein = 1 gram
• Rice Milk -                     Calories = 120, Fat = 2.5 grams, Protein = 1 gram

For the average person, skim cow's milk is probably the best choice.  However, one may prefer one of the others for various reasons.  For those with serious allergies to soy, nuts, or are lactose intolerant, rice milk is a good alternative with cereal, etc.  But when buying rice milk or almond milk check to be sure what you buy is fortified with calcium and vitamin D so you aren't losing out on those nutrients.

Yes, we use a lot of milk at our house.