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Improve Your Nutrition One Day at a Time
July 14th

By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated July 03, 2009

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soy milk

Soy can provide a delicious alternative to cows' milk.

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Alternatives to Dairy

A lot of people have trouble digesting milk or are allergic to dairy products. If you don't want cows' milk or dairy, try these alternatives:

  • Soy milk (buy direct) - soy isoflavones are good for your health, unless you have thyroid problems.
  • Rice milk - lighter tasting than soy milk. Rice milk is great for pouring on your breakfast cereal.
  • Almond milk - this has a nice nutty flavor and there are some delicious chocolate flavored almond milks too.
  • Goats' milk - when it is fresh, goats' milk is very similar to cows' milk and makes a great alternative for many people.
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