Milk alternative?

mybeautifallilly
on 5/3/10 12:48 pm - Thomaston, ME
Ok so I have figured out that I am lactose intolerant and I am and always have been a big milk drinker.
I find I do fine with yogurt, cheese, ect but drinking it forget it.
so being a big milk drinker and by big i mean like if im thirsty going to the fridge and taking a swig out of the jug.
What is the closest tasting alternative to the real thing?
    
Yes
on 5/3/10 1:08 pm
Have you tried Lactaid brand milk?
    
31 lbs. lost before surgery!  My goal is 150lbs.  My surgeon's goal is 110lbs.  I just can't imagine that weight right now.  Maybe someday . . .
      
auntiesuze
on 5/3/10 5:14 pm - Bangor, ME
Thankfully, I didn't end up being lactose intolerant, but I tested out a bunch of different options, just in case.  Most folks I know use soy milk.  But there is also lactose-free milk, rice milk and almond milk (though the latter two are lower in protein and higher in sugar).  Our taste buds are so weird after surgery, I think you just have to try different things and see what works for you.


HW: 280  ~20 lbs lost prior to start of program

tiggrpt
on 5/4/10 9:08 am - Sabattus, ME
I've been very fortunate also.  I drink Hood Calorie Countdown fat free milk every morning for breakfast.  Maybe the soy milk would work for you?  good luck!

Ruth                  "It's never to late to LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER!"

   
twcamber
on 5/4/10 10:13 am - Rockland, ME
I can't do milk or greek yogurt.  I haven't found an alternative yet.  I have just kinda learned to live with out it.  Sorry I can't be more helpful.




Weight includes 21 Pounds lost on 2 Week Pre-op Diet
 




 

becw
on 5/13/10 2:18 am - Waldoboro, ME
I am working on not having lactose right now . . . have you tried Lactaid or NuTrish as a first step? It might be worth a shot. I have friends who love soy milk and almond milk, but you have to watch the sugar content on those -- look for the SF varieties. I am trying to decide if I should try soy cheese myself as I am currently avoiding milk, yogurt and cheese, which is pretty boring!
 
 ♪ ♫ ♪   lost 75 pre-op, surgery 1/20/10, 125+ since RNY, 200+ pounds off  ♪ ♫

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