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What kind of milk should you drink?

What kind of milk should you drink?

The choice of milk at the grocery store is not limited only to skim milk or lactose. You can now opt for a plant or animal source. Here are 6 common products to help you maintain your healthy eating habits.
Soy milk


Made from soybeans and water, soy milk or tonyu is rich in protein (7 g per 250 mL), and potassium; it will help you stay slim. A cup of unsweetened beverage that has 80 calories and 4 grams of fat, but very low in saturated fat (0.5 g). It also contains flavonoids, known for their antioxidant properties.


2% milk 



One cup of 2% milk provides 302 mg of calcium and 9 grams of protein. While it's nutritious, it contains 130 calories per cup and 5 g fat, including 3 g of saturated fat. In addition, it contains other vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, K and most B-vitamins.

Rice milk




Rice milk is a milk plant rice. It contains more carbohydrates and cow's milk does not contain calcium or protein (2 g) in large quantities. Its advantages: no cholesterol and lactose. A cup of unsweetened beverage that has 110 calories and 1 gram of fat, including 0.3 grams of saturated fat. 

Almond milk


  Made from pureed almonds, unsweetened almond milk is ideal for those trying to control their cholesterol levels (2 g fat). It is also a good choice for those with lactose intolerance. Although low in calories (30), it lacks proteins (1 g) and calcium (unlike soy milk). 

Skimmed milk

   
Enriched with vitamins A and D, skim milk contains very little fat (0.5 g). It contains much calcium (302 mg) and protein (8 g) as whole milk. A cup of skim milk has 90 calories. 

1% milk



Skim milk and 1% milk have substantially the same characteristics. However, milk 1% slightly more fat. A cup of 1% milk has 100 calories, 2.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 9 grams of protein. 


Lactose-free milk


  
If you're one of the families who are lactose intolerant and want to try other healthy choices, there are a variety of lactose-free milks you can fill the pantry. Ms. Tsakos monitors special benefits for storing beverages made ​​from almonds, rice, wheat, soy or hemp. They can be used for cooking, soup bases, on cereal or in smoothies. Ms. Tsakos prefer richer consistency of the drink almond compared to skim milk or 1% milk. She added to the broccoli puree and carrot soup and butternut squash.


Conservation: these drinks are available in sterile containers that you can keep for a few months, check the expiration date.
 

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