7 Healthy (And Tasty) Aternatives To Milk

Milk. Some can't get enough of it, some say it's just for baby cows.

Most people fall somewhere in the middle we'd guess.

Though if you're one of the people who'd prefer an alternative, we have 7 healthy options for you to choose from:

"Almond Milk

Pros: Almond milk has a nutty hint, but its flavor is fairly neutral overall. It works in both sweet (cereal) and savory (soup) dishes.

Cons: For some reason, it can be tough to find the unsweetened plain version, which has 0 g sugar, in grocery stores.

Coconut Milk

Pros: If you love whole milk and cream, you'll dig the thick texture. And even in the unsweetened type, the coconut flavor supplies sweetness.

Cons: Like coconut meat, the milk is high in saturated fat; it packs nearly a third of the daily limit for women on a 1,600-calorie diet.

Flax Milk

Pros: Flax milk is the lowest in calories, making it the perfect base for a slimming smoothie snack.

Cons: You won't find any energizing protein here, so it's not the best beverage when you want a sip that gets you going.

Hemp Milk

Pros: Hemp seeds have a sweet, nutty flavor, and they're high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can hydrate skin and may boost heart health.

Cons: It's super pricey, at about $4.60 for a 32-ounce bottle. Otherwise, we have no complaints, so if you have the cash, bottoms up.

Rice Milk

Pros: This sweet choice is best for those with soy and nut allergies, but it's sometimes processed with the allergens, so check labels.

Cons: It's too watery for coffee or tea. Plus, you don't get much nutritional bang (protein, omega-3s) for the calories.

Soy Milk

Pros: Soymilk is the only nondairy variety that's high in filling protein, so it's good for vegans and folks with lactose intolerance.

Cons: Scientists are still investigating soy's potential link to breast cancer. If you're worried, consult your doc before sipping regularly.

Sunflower Milk

Pros: This pick is mildly nutty but not overpowering. And it's thick, so it stirs smoothly into coffee and tea without leaving gross lumps.

Cons: The grayish color may be a turnoff if you're drinking it straight from a glass."

We bet you didn't even know about all of these already.

Learn something new every day.

So now, if you're sensitive to dairy or just plain ol' tired of milk, you have some great alternative to try out!

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