Milk

[damnit458]

Ok so i must have read hundreds of diets by now, and very few of them incorporate milk into them...So thus my question, why does nobody use skim milk as a source of protein? Close to no fat, few carbs (assuming your not on a carb free diet), so whats the problem? I just ask because ive grown up drinking milk, and im absolutely addicted x-)...id appreciate it if anybody could tell me why skim milk is or isnt a good idea in a diet.

 

[wtlftr]

I use skim milk here and there. If I might miss a meal I grab a small bottle and guzzle. Some people gain unwanted wt from milk. I like milk. Milk does the body good.

 

[damnit458]

agreed x-) i love milk wit eggs so i usually have some at breakfast, and usually some at dinner

 

[BOOEY]

Nothing is wrong with milk. But a lot of people are on low-carb diets now and ~12g of carbs per 8oz may hinder their diets. Also, some people complain of bloat, but I've never experienced any. I usually drink 3/4 a gallon of milk per day.

 

[jenscats5]

I drink skim milk & make SF pudding out of it, use it in oatmeal & protein shakes, etc.....I don't see a problem with it but others on here are on very low carb diets so I guess they don't want to waste their minimal carbs on milk.....I'm on moderate carbs so I don't have a problem....

 

[Daisy_Girl]

It's my understanding that the Carbs in milk are sugar...lactose. Also, dairy can bloat some people, so they avoid it. Plus, it DOES have calories, most people would rather EAT their calories when cutting. I know I would.

 

[JKurz1]

it's actually a sugar that has a minimal effect on insulin production... so it's cool...plus, that new low carb milk has like 3g. of sugar, 3g. of CHO and double the protein.

 

[damnit458]

good responses x-) didnt know about the sugar stuff...im tryin to do moderate carbs so i take in a lotta milk...it just tastes so good with so many different foods heh cant resist...

 

[ProtienFiend]

drink it alone or leave it alone!

 

[BOOEY]

What happened to those old milk commercials where the kid is like 8 and he's in front of a mirror, he drinks some milk and transforms into this 21 year old with a hot chick, hahaha