Protein?

[Melissayw816 62]

Now..I've tried fat free milk...1%, 2%, lactate whole milk, lactate fat free milk which one is better for whey Protein..I currently am using 2%

but I've read somewhere using whey Protein with 2% milk is used for gaining weight...do I need to try almond (yuck) or soy milk (tuck yuck)?

[Bufflehead 6,358]

It's not really so much whether it is "good" or "bad" for Protein, but whether it fits your plan's requirements for calories, carbs, and protein.

2% certainly has more calories than 1% or skim -- do you count your calories so you know how much you are getting each day? If so, it's fine to use 2% as long as you stay in your overall calorie limit for the day. I think lowfat (2%) milk is usually about 130 calories per cup, vs. 1% at 110 and skim at 90.

I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk - for me that's the right choice for now, because I really need to watch my calories as I battle the last weight I need to take off. I know you said yuck, but I have to tell you that I didn't like it either at first, but made myself use it for a week. At the end of the week I really liked it, much better than cow milk. So if you need to cut back your calories, tell yourself you will try it for a week before you reject it (assuming you haven't already).

Not sure where you are located, but if you have Kroger grocery stores nearby, you might want to check out their CarbMaster milk. It is significantly lower calorie and lower carb than regular skim milk, in addition to being higher protein. It is also lactose-free. It comes in plain, vanilla, and chocolate flavors -- I think it is really good.

[4me4them 381]

Have you tried almond milk and find it yucky...if not give it a fair shake. Blue Diamond has an unsweetened vanilla that is actually pretty good...especially if you are putting it in something!

[Melissayw816 62]

Yes I've bought some silk almond milk this morning it's the silk with Protein and Fiber it has about 5 grams of protein for 90 calories and 25 grams from fat....I will try it and see how I like it!

[Kindle 8,667]

If you are looking for Protein, almond milk has the least amount of all of the "milk" options. If you are looking to lower calories, both rice and soy milk have better protein/calorie ratios. As for me, I stick with the real thing. I'm not a counter, so calories don't really figure into my food choices now that I'm well below goal. I was a little lactose intolerant for a couple months postop, so I used Lactaid. Then I did skim milk for awhile but then switched back to 1% which is what I've always drank. And of course, good ol' 1/2 and 1/2 in my coffee.< /p>

[RenewMe 64]

I second the Kroger CarbMaster milk option. It tastes good and has 11g of Protein per serving.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Yes I've bought some silk almond milk this morning it's the silk with Protein and Fiber it has about 5 grams of Protein for 90 calories and 25 grams from fat....I will try it and see how I like it!

All almond milks are not created equal. I dislike all Silk products. They all have a cloyingly thick taste/feel to them. They taste like wallpaper paste to me. I also don't like soy milk of any kind. I drink Almond Breeze unsweetened vanilla or regular flavors. The only other milk I like is Rice Dreams rice milk in either unsweetened vanilla or plain.

I'm currently ovo lacto vegetarian so I still eat greek yogurt (Fage 0%) which has been a great source of protein for me, but I hope to go vegan after this year.

[Melissayw816 62]

Yes I've just tried it and it's very thick....I had to dilute it with some 2% milk and add some vanilla pudding to it....it's an acquired taste...I'm gonna use it for something else because it did not agree with my sleeve..I feel terrible! I'm just gonna continue to use the fat free lactate milk..almond milk gets a ???? from me

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

If you have a Whole Foods near you try the single serve packs. WF's is pretty generous with returns so if you don't like it you can get s refund. I tried So Delicious brand almond milk & HATED it. I buy 3 cartons at a time. They refunded me for all.

However, if you are happy with the lactate free milk do that. We all approach this from different angles. Just keep working your program!????

Edited November 15, 2014 by Blerdgirl