The gluten-free diet trend has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, which might leave you questioning which common foods and drinks contain gluten. Milk (cow’s milk and other mammal milk) is gluten-free, and the vast majority of non-dairy milk alternatives are also gluten-free. The exceptions to this are barley milk and spelt milk, which contain gluten. We’ll explain all things related to milk and a gluten-free [...]
What Are the Worst Milks for Keto?
A keto diet is very low in carbs, which means many common foods and drinks are off-limits - including cow’s milk. Besides cow’s milk, what are the worst milks for keto? Chocolate milk, strawberry milk, and barley milk are among the worst milks for keto because they are very high in carbs. Those aren’t the only milks that aren’t keto-friendly. We’ll review all of the worst milks for keto in our list below! What is [...]
Which Milks Have the Lowest Glycemic Indexes?
If you’re on a low-carb diet or are simply conscious of how foods and drinks impact your blood sugar levels, you’re likely aware of the glycemic index scale. (We’ll explain what it is if you’re unfamiliar!) Some of the milks with the lowest glycemic indexes include almond milk, soy milk, cow’s milk, and many other low-carb milk alternatives. So what determines if milk has a low or high glycemic index? We have the [...]
Which Milks Are the Best for People With Allergies?
Food allergies impact around 20 million adults in the United States (4 million of those are children). Nine common food allergens impact most people with food allergies, so the milk you choose shouldn't include your specific allergen(s). Rice milk, sunflower seed milk, and oat milk are among the best milks for people with allergies. We’ll review a total of 12 of the best milks for people with allergies and explain more [...]
What Are the Worst Milks for Paleo?
If you’re on a Paleo diet, you’re likely aware of Paleo-friendly milks like almond and coconut milk. Do you know which milks are the worst for Paleo, though? Some of the worst milks for Paleo include cow’s milk, flavored milk, and oat milk, among several others. Why are these milks the worst for Paleo? We’ll explain what makes milk Paleo-friendly, and why some milks should be avoided if you choose a Paleo [...]
Which Milks Have the Highest Glycemic Indexes?
The glycemic index is a measurement of how quickly a food or drink raises your blood sugar. The glycemic index of beverages (like milk) can be helpful to know if you’re on a low-carb diet, have blood sugar problems, or are simply health conscious. Some of the kinds of milk with the highest glycemic indexes include rice milk and sugar-sweetened milk, among a few others. In this article, we’ll go over a few types of milk [...]
