Milk: soy vs cow

More and more brands of soymilk are popping up on the shelves of grocery stores these days, right alongside the ever popular cow's milk that we all know and love.  Some may prefer soymilk to cow's milk due to dairy or lactose allergies, some may be vegan, or some may look to it for the health benefits.

If you don't know too much about soymilk then here are a couple facts.  It is derived from soybeans, rather than animals, yielding less saturated fat and not contributing to high cholesterol levels.   Soymilk contains about 7-10 grams of protein per cup and also contains fiber since it is plant-based, providing a more satiating effect (the feeling of being full).   Soymilk contains calcium and also typically has a longer shelf life than cow's milk.

There are mixed opinions on soy vs cow when it comes to milk.  A lot of researchers will promote soy largely due to the fact that cows are being treated with hormones which could ultimately be transferred to the consumer.  Others will state that cow's milk is best for it's nutrients (keep in mind that soymilk is usually fortified with all of these nutrients).

If you are looking to try something new in your diet than pick up some soymilk and try it out, you may just like it.

Check out the documentary "Forks over Knives" where the debate of milk sources is greatly detailed.