• Know the Benefits

    Real Milk, Real Nutrition

DAIRY MILK

vs
Oat Drinks
Oat Drinks
Almond Drinks
Soy Drinks
Coconut Drinks

Real milk has more nutrients, with less ingredients in comparison to the alternative oat beverages.

More Nutrients

Real milk has 13 essential nutrients & minerals in every glass

12g Carbohydrates

Less carbs = lower glucose levels

More Milk, Less Money

On average, milk is $0.26 per 8oz. glass

Less Nutrients

Oat drinks only have 5 nutrients per serving

24g Carbohydrates

Oats are high in carbohydrates, converting to higher glucose levels

Less Milk, More Money

Oat drinks are typically $0.86 per 8oz. glass

8G OF PROTEIN

Per 8 oz. glass, milk provides the protein you need for strong bones.

More Milk, Less Money

On average, milk is $0.26 per 8oz. glass

Natural

Just three ingredients: milk, Vitamin A and Vitamin D.

1G OF PROTEIN

Per 8 oz. glass, almond drinks contain 1/8th of the protein found in real milk.

Less Milk, More Money

Almond drinks are typically $0.41 per 8oz. glass

Processed

With up to 14 ingredients including added salt, sugar, stabilizers and emulsifiers.

Nutrients: Included

Real milk has 13 essential nutrients & minerals in every glass

More Milk, Less Money

On average, milk is $0.26 per 8oz. glass

2.5g fat

1% milk is a leaner option to soy drink

Nutrients: Added

Soy drinks only have 2 naturally-occurring nutrients

Less Milk, More Money

Soy drinks are typically $0.42 per 8oz. glass

4.5g fat

Soy drinks are higher in fats than other alternatives

8g of protein

More protein = more filling and more muscle recovery

More Milk, Less Money

On average, milk is $0.26 per 8oz. glass

Good source of Vitamins A+D

These nutrients in milk help with immunity and healthy bones

5.5g of protein

Less fuel for muscle recovery

Less Milk, More Money

Coconut drinks are typically $0.62 per 8oz. glass

Lacking Vitamin A or D

There is no vitamin A or D found in coconut drinks

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MILK IQ

Q:

Milk is NOT America’s top food source of which of these important nutrients?

 

Calcium
Vitamin D
Potassium
Magnesium

Did you know?

Milk’s more under-the-radar benefits

Milk is America’s top food source of calcium, vitamin D and potassium – three nutrients most often lacking in our diet.

Vitamin A, one of milk’s 9 essential nutrients, not only helps keep skin and eyes healthy, it also helps you grow.

 

An 8oz glass of milk contains as much protein as 12 cups of kale.

 

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It’s Always Milk O’Clock

Anytime’s a good time for milk
  • Morning

    Jumpstart Your Day

    Milk gives you the protein to help fuel your day.  And gram for gram, milk has more of it than eggs, bacon, oatmeal or OJ. And let’s face it, cereal without milk?
    That’s just sad.

  • Afternoon

    Make your Workout Work Even Better

    Not only is milk better at rehydrating you than sports drinks, it has also been shown to help reduce fat mass and boost muscle mass.

  • Evening

    Bring on the Chili Peppers

    In a battle of the chemicals, casein beats capsaicin. Or in plain English, the proteins in milk overpower the stuff that makes chili peppers sting. 

  • Nighttime

    Sayonara Insomnia

    Milk contains an amino acid (tryptophan, fyi) that can help you fall asleep. Even better, milk also has melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep cycle. So goodnight and pleasant dreams.

  • Morning

    Jumpstart Your Day

    Milk gives you the protein to help fuel your day.  And gram for gram, milk has more of it than eggs, bacon, oatmeal or OJ. And let’s face it, cereal without milk?
    That’s just sad.

  • Afternoon

    Make your Workout Work Even Better

    Not only is milk better at rehydrating you than sports drinks, it has also been shown to help reduce fat mass and boost muscle mass.

  • Evening

    Bring on the Chili Peppers

    In a battle of the chemicals, casein beats capsaicin. Or in plain English, the proteins in milk overpower the stuff that makes chili peppers sting. 

  • Nighttime

    Sayonara Insomnia

    Milk contains an amino acid (tryptophan, fyi) that can help you fall asleep. Even better, milk also has melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep cycle. So goodnight and pleasant dreams.

Real Facts vs. Fake ‘Facts’

Can you tell the difference?

  • One
    Test your knowledge

    Drinking milk causes acne

    Real
    or
    Fake

    Fake!

    There’s simply no scientific evidence that drinking milk makes a breakout more likely. In fact, many studies are now finding that components of milk protein have been shown to decrease acne–significantly.

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  • Two
    Test your knowledge

    Plant-based alternatives are just as nutritious as real milk

    Real
    or
    Fake

    Fake!

    In their dreams. Despite all their added nutrients, plant-based alternatives—whether soy, almond, rice, flax or whatever—can’t duplicate the benefits that real milk delivers naturally. 

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  • Three
    Test your knowledge

    Plant-based alternatives often contain additives, particularly sugar

    Real
    or
    Fake

    Real!

    Though their marketing often claims that they’re more “natural” than real milk, many varieties of plant-based alternatives have added sugar—sometimes quite a bit. And when it comes to additives, sugar is just the tip of the iceberg. Almond milk, for example, has 14 ingredients, while real milk has just three—milk and vitamins D and A.

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