Almond Milk

I have a trip to Florida coming up in the Spring and the scale has been sneaking up and up due to an indulgent holiday season. I am returning to my Spark People - they have a food diary/calorie tracker and at first it seems like a lot of work but believe you me, it is really worth it to write down everything you eat. IT WORKS and trust me you will think twice before casually popping a soda or a cookie or my favorite a glass of wine! I really give it my highest recommendations.

I was perusing a meal planning blog and (I wish I could reference it but I can't seem to locate it) and the author was discussing her new found love of almond milk. At only 60 calories per cup (for the original) MORE calcium, and half the carbs of 1% milk  not to mention no worries about cows getting these antibiotics and hormones I figured I owed it a try. I LOVE it - love it in my coffee, love it in my cereal, love it just plain to drink.

I bought the Blue Diamond brand and found the consistency so close to milk I really think I could substitute it and my kids would not notice. I ended up buying a 3 pack of half gallons of the silk version yesterday at Costco (only brand they had available) 3 for $8 dollars and change. I don't like the silk version as well because is a little thicker in consistency and is also tinged with a tan color (thus making it harder to sub in with the kids) so I think in the future I will stick to the Almond Breeze Blue Diamond brand and pony up for the 3.50 per half gallon. Hopefully Costco will pick them up!

I am hoping the extra lbs are going to just fly off - stay tuned :) xo, B