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 [...]
A2 Milk vs Almond Milk: The Ultimate Verdict
The other day I bought cheese that said: “made with A2 milk!”. Of course, I had to do some digging to find out what A2 milk is. This got me wondering how it compares to one of my favorite plant-based milks – almond milk. So, here's everything I found out, including my final verdict at the end! Comparing A2 milk vs almond milk A2 milkAlmond milkTypeAnimal-basedPlant-based (nut milk)Common allergensMilkTree [...]
Macadamia Milk vs Milk: Which is Better?
Got milk? There’s the classic dairy milk, with endless types lining the shelves at grocery stores, but macadamia milk has been showing up everywhere as a new dairy-free alternative. Is it better than milk? Let’s take a closer look to find out… Comparing macadamia milk vs milk Macadamia milkCow milk (including whole, 2%, skin, etc.)TypePlant-based (nut milk)Animal-basedCommon allergensTree [...]
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 [...]
UHT Milk vs Milk: Which is Better?
Have you ever seen milk at the grocery store that's not refrigerated and wondered why? It's probably UHT milk, which stands for Ultra High Temperature milk, meaning it’s not pasteurized like regular milk. Allow me to explain what that means, and what all the buzz is about… Comparing UHT milk vs milk UHT milk (ultra-high temperature)Cow milk (including whole, 2%, skim, etc.)TypeAnimal or [...]
