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 [...]
Does Milk Have Fiber?
You’ve probably heard of the importance of eating enough fiber, especially since fiber has been in the nutrition spotlight a bit more in recent years. (If you don’t know what fiber is or why it’s good for you, don’t worry - we’ll give you the scoop!) Milk generally does not contain fiber. There are a few exceptions for certain plant-based milk, but those are the exceptions to the general rule that milk isn’t a source of [...]
Which Milk Has the Least Carbs?
Low-carb diets have been popular for decades, and they’re not going away any time soon! If you’re on a low-carb diet or are simply monitoring your carb intake, you might be wondering which types of milk have the least carbs. Hemp milk has the least carbs with 0 grams per cup, with several other options with two grams or fewer of carbs per cup. We’ll review 11 of the lowest-carb milk options in this article as well as [...]
