Soy Milk v.s. Cows Milk, what are your thoughts?

Answer 1

I think drinking cow's milk is an odd thing to do if you're not a calf.

Answer 2

Glad you asked this question, since it was a surprise that in the first lot of answers, not one mentioned any potential dangers of soy milk. That was a surprise.

I will post a link below, which is the first thing that comes up on a Google search for "soy milk dangers."

I'm not a fanatic about this or anything. Actually, I love the taste of soy milk. I drank it for quite a while both as a beverage, and with powdered supplements.

When I had a health breakdown, I became very careful about what I put in my body. I'm not saying soy milk was responsible. But I use almond milk instead now.

As for cow milk, as people say, there is something to be said for organic. Going further, some claim your best health benefits come from culturing it with keifer. Then it really becomes a different beverage. I've tried it, but don't continue to do it.

When in doubt, moderation is always a good rule of thumb. Another point worth making is, go with the taste that makes you happy...there are certainly health benefits to happiness!

For better or worse, taste and happiness are modified for me by information I read. Good to keep in the back of your mind that widely held opinions can change, like the butter/margarine flip flop.

Answer 3

I never thought I'd like soy milk... however... some brands of it are REALLY tasty! I still don't drink it plain, however I don't really drink cows milk plain either. I actually PREFER soy lattes over regular ones. We typically use more soy milk than regular milk, though I continue to purchase both.

When buying cows milk, I only buy milk that does not have antibiotics and hormones in it. I still hate supporting the industry, but at least if they aren't using those items, the cows are probably better off than most dairy cows.

Soy milk is tricky. Some brands are just plain nasty. My personal favorites are Organic Valley and the Costco brand (Kirkland). In fact, I DID drink the Kirkland stuff plain once and it tastes almost exactly like regular milk! I was shocked (to be honest I was VERY skeptical of it, being a "generic" brand). I find Silk to be quite bland and watery tasting. So the secret of soy milk is to buy SMALL containers of it until you find a brand you like. :) Once you find a brand, stick with it unless you like being disappointed.

Answer 4

It's all in preference and diet.

For someone who is lactose intolerant (or vegan/vegetarian), soy milk is a very good alternative to get calcium and other nutrients (some that even cow's milk doesn't have). Cow's milk is more than likely a better way to get natural calcium and vitamin D into your diet, but this doesn't make soy milk a "lesser" alternative.

Personally, I like both. And soy milk comes in vanilla! Yum!

Answer 5

There is no such thing as soy milk, because the soy plant doesn't have a teet, it's soy juice, they just call it soy milk because you can't help but throw up a little in the back of your mouth if you try and say "soy juice."

Answer 6

Since I cannot tolerate Soy or Cows milk I suggest one of the following:
Almond milk is the number one nut milk, although people who make their own often use walnuts, hazelnuts, or cashews, along with almonds. Potato milk is the newest addition to the (non)dairy case, and it is available in both liquid and powder form, although distribution is still limited. Combination beverages often contain oats, barley, soybeans, and brown rice.

Answer 7

SOY milk all the way. Cows milk has added hormones and is full of PUss. Soy milk has the same amount of calicum, fewer calories, way less fat, no Cholestrol, No animal cruelty, And has a natural taste that makes you feel healthy and energized, compared to Cows milk which slows you down. YUCK.
Try soy milk in your cereal instead of Cows milk, you wont know the difference.

Answer 8

Cows milk is for baby cows. It's all sugar too! (read the label) and refined. Most Americans don't even buy organic milk so they are getting all those nice hormones, antibitoics and pesticides everytime they drink "regular milk.

There is more calcium in a cup of broccoli then in a glass of milk. Many grain cereals are also enriched with it and many OJ brands are too.

Answer 9

Vanilla soy is good in cereal. For drinking or cooking I like organic milk.

Answer 10

well i used to like cow milk but since im vegan thats out of the question. i have tried soy milk on several different occasions and i still just cant drink a glass of it with out it taking about an hour. the taste just doesnt do it for me. im sure it would be good in cooking, but personally, i dont like it. i have yet to try rice or almond milk, but once i give them a go ill tell you my opinion.

Answer 11

I often use soy milk b/c I'm lactose intolerant. Is is great for you, but lacks the natural calcium of cow's milk. Try goat's milk if it's a digestion issue.