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It is sometimes a bit difficult to decide the type of milk to be used in diet. Now the selection is not only limited to the conventional measures i.e. is skim or fat free, but also depends on the sources (plants or animal) as well. To find out the type of milk that best suits your requirements, look through the following list of some common varieties of milk.

Almond Milk

This is the best choice for those who want to monitor their cholesterol levels and maintain healthy eating habits. It is also a better choice for the lactose intolerants. Almond milk is cholesterol-free, low in Calories (1 cup = 60 cal) but lacks proteins and calcium.

Soya Milk

Soya milk is rich in potassium, proteins and higher in calories (1 cup = 100cal) as compared to Almond milk. Soya milk is made from plants, is cholesterol free and has little amount of fat in it. A suitable amount of sugar is added to sweeten the taste of milk during its manufacturing.

Cow Milk

Cow’s milk is rich in proteins, calcium and vitamins (A & D). It has twice the calories of skim (80-150 cal = 1 cup) so if you want to monitor cholesterol levels and uphold eating healthy habits, you might select milk with reduced-fats with proteins.

Goat Milk

Research has proved that goat milk is more digestible and less allergic than any other kind of milk. Its velvety texture is also favored by some people. It also has fair amount of calories in it. Its one cup contains 170 calories, 27 mg of cholesterol and 10 grams of fat.

Hemp Milk

This milk got its name from its source plant named cannabis sativa also called Indian hemp. Hemp milk is cholesterol free but very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, it is much richer than cow’s milk in terms of calories. Its one cup has 100 calories and 100 mg of calcium.