Got Milk?
By: Dr Allie Butler, PharmD
Did you know that 1 cup of cow’s milk has almost 15 grams of carbohydrates? If you are carb counting, you know this is a lot of carbs! But, there are other options you can switch to that will cut the carbs. Check out below for ideas on making the switch in your diet!
Almond Milk
Almond milk is a great alternative with only 1 G of carbohydrates per serving. This goes great in coffee, cereal and stands alone in a cup too! Be weary of the sweetened versions though. They have just as many sugars and carbs as regular cow’s milk. You will want to opt for the unsweetened type to make this change work for you!
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk won’t leave you feeling deprived. This rich option also only contains 1 G of carbohydrates per serving. In addition to using in your coffee or cereal, it’s a delicious substitution for cooking within your recipes. Thing curry, soups and baking!
fa!rlife
While we aren’t paid for this plug, we can’t argue the appeal of fa!rlife brand milk. Their ultra-filtration process removes half the sugar/carbs from regular cow’s milk, leaving it with only 6 g of carbohydrates. The added protein in this option makes it even more appealing for those who just can’t make the swith over to another type of milk.
Milk might seem like a small change, but a few small changes here and there can make a huge impact. A life with diabetes doesn’t have to be difficult. Keep checking back here for more tips, tricks and support! We are here to help you win the battle within.
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