Not everyone likes milk. Despite its nutritional benefits and popularity as a complement for everyday foods like coffee and cereal, cow’s milk is actually problematic for many people, especially those suffering from lactose intolerance or milk allergies and those who are vegans.
In fact, some patients become lactose intolerant after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
But the good news is that there are more lactose-free milk options available today than ever before. Follow this guide to choose the best milk alternative for you.
Lactose-free Milk - Lactase enzyme is added to regular cow’s milk to break the lactose down into a simpler sugar.
- Protein per cup: 8 grams
- Flavor: Slightly sweeter than regular milk.
- Where to purchase: Grocery store refrigerated section; available in low-fat, conventional and organic varieties; refrigerated cartons.
- Protein per cup: Goat milk - 9 grams; Sheep milk - 14 grams
- Flavor: Sweeter than cow’s milk; grassy undertones.
- Where to purchase: Whole Foods or local farm market; refrigerated cartons.
- Protein per cup: 7 grams
- Flavor: Nutty, beany flavor with thick consistency.
- Where to purchase: Grocery store; shelf stable and refrigerated cartons in variety of flavors.
- Protein per cup: 1 gram
- Flavor: Nutty with thin consistency.
- Where to purchase: Grocery store; shelf stable and refrigerated cartons in a variety of flavors.
- Protein per cup: 2 grams
- Flavor: Nutty, earthy flavor with thick texture.
- Where to purchase: Natural foods store, Whole Foods; shelf stable cartons.
- Protein per cup: 4 grams
- Flavor: Mild, grainy and nutty.
- Where to purchase: Whole Foods or natural foods store; shelf stable cartons.
- Protein per cup: 1 gram
- Flavor: Sweet with watery consistency.
- Where to purchase: Grocery store; shelf stable cartons.
- Protein per cup: 4 grams
- Flavor: Slight coconut flavor; creamy texture.
- Where to purchase: Grocery store; refrigerated cartons.
- Cara Stewart, RD, LDN
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