I’m looking at a container of 2% milk right now and the Nutrition Facts say that there are 12 grams of sugar in one cup of milk.  That is equivalent to almost 2 1/2 teaspoons of sugar.  Can you see yourself pouring a glass of milk and then putting 2 1/2 teaspoons of sugar in it before you drink it? I sure can’t, and when I realized this I started looking for alternatives. (if you have read The Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise or watched THIS VIDEO CLICK HERE then you already know that a high SUGAR diet is really a HIGH FAT diet).

One of the many alternatives I personally use is Coconut Milk.  The brand I am looking at right now is called So Delicious and it is unsweetened (very important). It’s also USDA Organic and Certified Gluten Free if that is an issue for you.

So what are the benefits of using a cup (8 oz) of Coconut Milk over a cup of milk?

• Milk: 130 calories vs Coconut Milk at 50 calories
• Total fat in milk: 8% or 5 grams and total fat in Coconut Milk 8% or 5 grams
• Both contain about the same Percent Daily Values of vitamins and minerals
• Coconut Milk is both Soy and Dairy Free

But more than that, I don’t tolerate milk products very well. But I have no problem with Coconut Milk at all. And it is really like a treat — rich, thick, and creamy.  Since the container of Coconut Milk I’ve purchased isn’t sweetened, I can control the sweetness. I sweeten the whole container (32 fluid ounces) with one packet of STEVIA

The side panel on the container adds that “Consumption of good fats is an important part of a balanced diet”. This is a very true statement. Remember that low fat products will always have sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, or Artificial Sweeteners in them and they are all very detrimental to our health.

To read more about the So Delicious product line, CLICK HERE

Which alternatives to milk do you use? Leave a comment below.