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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The question, \u201CDoes milk have cholesterol?\u201D used to have a simple answer: \u201CYes, except for skim, or nonfat, milk. Next question.\u201D&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;But times have changed, and our \u201Cmilk\u201D now comes not just from cows (and, to a lesser degree, from goats), but also from plant-based sources such as soybeans, almonds, rice, and coconuts. And, as you probably know, even dairy (cow\u2019s) milk is now available lactose (milk sugar)-free and in various forms based on its fat content.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;\u201CWhat type of milk is best for me?\u201D&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Perhaps the most important basic fact you should know is that whole milk \u2013 dairy milk from which no fat has been removed \u2013 has more &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-a-calorie-3432508&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;calories&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and cholesterol than any other form of milk. Other important factors to consider include:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Periods of growth and development have specific nutritional requirements. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/eating-for-two-2753052&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Pregnant women&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, children over age 2 years, and teenagers need the protein, calcium, and vitamin D that are abundant in dairy milk.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;On the other hand, people who need to limit their cholesterol intake (for example, those who are trying to lose weight or are following a heart-healthy diet), should probably consider other, nondairy, forms of milk.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;So how do you decide which form of milk to use? If taste is important to you, you can try them all. However, you should also consider their different nutrition profiles, suitability based on your dietary needs and/or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-milk-allergy-diet-guide-1324271&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;allergy concerns&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, and health benefits. The information here can help you make your choice.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Dairy (Cow\u2019s) Milk, Traditional and Tasty&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;No doubt you\u2019re familiar with the varieties of dairy milk available: whole milk (3% or more &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/difference-between-saturated-fats-and-unsaturated-fats-697517&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;saturated fat&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, the type with the most cholesterol), 2% (fat) milk, 1% (fat) milk, skim (fat-free, nonfat) milk, and even lactose-free milk.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Whole Milk.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Cow&amp;amp;#39;s milk with none of the fat removed, whole milk contains the highest amount of dietary cholesterol compared to reduced-fat milks (see below). It also has 150 calories and 8 grams of fat per cup, 8.5% nonfat milk solids, and 88% water. In addition to its high fat content (3%), whole milk is high in natural\u00A0proteins, vitamin D,\u00A0and calcium.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Fat-removed Dairy Milk.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt; Milks containing 1% and 2% fat are known as\u00A0\u201Creduced-fat\u201D milk, and nonfat or fat-free milk is commonly called &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;skim milk&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;Lactose-free Milk.&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;\u00A0This is dairy milk processed to break down lactase, a natural sugar found in milk products. Lactose-free milk comes in the same varieties as \u201Cregular\u201D dairy milk and has the same nutritional profile.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Overall, when it comes to lowering your cholesterol level, the\u00A0&amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;PDGRsVZ2g6WzrnJ5q7QRCw&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-low-in-saturated-fat-697746&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;less saturated fat&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; in your dairy milk, the better.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Almond Milk, a &amp;amp;#34;Nutty&amp;amp;#34; Alternative&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Made from ground almonds, almond milk is naturally lactose free, has no saturated fat, and is low in calories compared with other milks. But while almonds are high in protein, almond milk isn\u2019t, and it\u2019s not a good source of calcium, either \u2013 although many brands are supplemented with calcium and vitamin D.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Note: If you\u2019re allergic to any kind of nut, you should avoid drinking almond milk.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Soy Milk, Popular With Vegans&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;As you may know, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/can-soy-help-lower-your-cholesterol-697714&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;soy&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; milk\u00A0is made from soybeans. Naturally lactose- and cholesterol-free, soy milk is a good source of protein, potassium, vitamins A, D, and B12, and (when supplemented) calcium. It\u2019s also low in saturated fat and comparable in calories to skim milk.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Note: Results of a\u00A0recent clinical study suggest that higher intakes of soy-based foods may cause fertility problems.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Rice Milk, Least Likely to Trigger Allergies&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Made from milled rice and water, rice milk is the least allergenic of all of the milks, so it can be a good choice for people who are lactose intolerant or have nut allergies. It\u2019s not a good source of calcium or vitamin D unless it\u2019s supplemented with these nutrients.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Note: Rice milk is very low in protein and very high in carbohydrates, so it\u2019s probably not the best choice for people with diabetes, the elderly, or athletes.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;h3&amp;gt;Coconut Milk, High in Nutrition and a Healthy Type of Fat&amp;lt;/h3&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You may be surprised to learn that coconuts are classified as fruits, not nuts, so most people with allergies to nuts can drink coconut milk without having an allergic reaction. (If you have a nut allergy, however, it\u2019s best to check with your doctor before starting to eat or drink products containing coconut.)&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Coconuts are rich in fiber and contain many important nutrients including vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6 and minerals such as iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Coconuts also contain a lot of saturated fat \u2013 normally a big \u201Cno-no\u201D for people who need to limit their intake of dietary fat. But here\u2019s another \u201Ccoconut surprise\u201D: The fat in coconuts is converted in your body into a very healthy substance called &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-benefits-of-monolaurin-89482&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;monolaurin&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, which has both antibacterial and antiviral effects. So drinking coconut milk may help your body fight off infections. In addition, the fat in coconuts appears to be digested and eliminated more quickly, meaning it\u2019s less likely to be stored as fat.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Note: Because it\u2019s saturated, the fat in coconuts can contribute to development of &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-heart-disease-1745914&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;heart disease&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. If you have heart disease or risk factors for it, check with your doctor about consuming coconut-containing products.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Sources:&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Whitney EN, Rolfes SR. &amp;amp;#34;Understanding nutrition,&amp;amp;#34; 12th ed. 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