Comments on: My thoughts on Almond Milk vs. Soymilk

By: Marcus

Marcus — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:28:07 +0000

I would *guess* the reason there is less protein is that almonds are more expensive than soy and so less are used in the production of almond milk than soy is in the production of soymilk, because almonds are certainly high in protein.

Comparing sugars is kind of silly because neither soy beans or almonds have sugar to speak of, so the sugar you are looking at is how much is added. I believe you should be able to find unsweetened versions of both. I am looking into switching from soy to almond, or at least to partially switch because of the controversy that’s come out about soy and thyroid function.

By: Terika

Terika — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:06:38 +0000

I recently have eliminated soy and dairy from my diet because my newborn is allergic to both. I tried Almond milk< liked it, but was saddened to see that one of the ingredients listed is SOY LECITHIN. The ubiquity of soy in the American diet is scary for someone with a child that was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to soy. I have been reading about hempmilk and aam going to try it tomorrow.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:41:53 +0000

We’ve come to think our 16 year old daughter is lactose intolerant. She’ll only drink soy milk if it’s chocolate, but I’m wondering what the hemp milk tastes like. When I think of hemp I think of things like burlap! Lol.

By: persephone

persephone — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:09:14 +0000

I just saw the movie Food, Inc. and have learned that 90% of soybeans in the US are genetically modified.

By: Lawgirl

Lawgirl — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:05:44 +0000

I switched to unsweetened almond milk just based on this – hadn’t really thought about the sugar content of it before. Thanks for the info!!

By: Lynn (The Actors Diet)

Lynn (The Actors Diet) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:44:30 +0000

I like the way soy milk tastes a lot better, but I stick with almond milk just b/c I eat enough soy through my chewing diet.

By: Sunita

Sunita — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:07:33 +0000

I used to buy store bought almond milk (Almond Breeze) but the day I made homemade almond milk, I never looked back. It’s really very easy to make and taste better in my opinion.

By: Debbie (Green Apple A Day)

Debbie (Green Apple A Day) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:58:01 +0000

I love your post! I am going through the same struggle right now!

By: Debbie (Green Apple A Day)

Debbie (Green Apple A Day) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:58:01 +0000

I love your post! I am going through the same struggle right now!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:58:22 +0000

Marianne, that’s an interesting point. Though I don’t see why companies wouldn’t post that info, it’s healthy fats that are good for the body! Share it!