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newlywedT
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Out of these 3, which would be the better (or less unhealthy) choice:
1. Premade chocolate milk (the normal ones sold in the grocery store)
2. Nestle Quik - when I was young they had chocolate and strawberry flavors. I'm sure they have more now
3. Ovaltine - never had this, but I've heard its better/healthier than Nestle Quik
I assume #2 & 3 is good because you can put in less of a scoop. Although you could dilute #1 with regular milk.
Gracias
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Definitely Ovaltine... and it's delicious. I drink it pretty regularly.
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| Posted 4/24/17 12:01 PM |
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PitterPatter11
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
I have used them all. If I am using a powder, I put in the tiniest bit. If I buy the premade stuff, I cut it with regular milk (~75-85%).
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| Posted 4/24/17 12:21 PM |
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Katareen
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
They're all pretty much loaded with sugar. I've found TruMoo to be least offensive in terms of ingredients, though (like ovaltine) it does contain carrageenan.
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| Posted 4/24/17 12:23 PM |
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b2b777
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Why not just buy hersheys syrup and put it in your own milk that way you can put as little as you want
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| Posted 4/24/17 3:33 PM |
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Tiggeruth
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
we use organic valley chocolate milk. its good. its a treat.
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| Posted 4/24/17 3:36 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by b2b777
Why not just buy hersheys syrup and put it in your own milk that way you can put as little as you want
this was my thought too
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| Posted 4/24/17 3:39 PM |
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newlywedT
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by b2b777
Why not just buy hersheys syrup and put it in your own milk that way you can put as little as you want
Syrup escaped my mind.
So that would be #4 on the list.
Syrup vs premade vs powder vs ovultine
Whats the best or least unhealthy for the kids.
Or is it all just about equally bad for you
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
U-bet is better than Hershey :)
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| Posted 4/24/17 5:08 PM |
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Naturalmama
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Chocolate milk is a once in awhile treat in our house. We just use Hershey's syrup, one squirt in their cups.
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Hofstra26
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
I use 1% milk and a squirt of "Hershey's Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup". The ONLY ingredients are cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, and natural vanilla. It's also only 45 calories per tbsp. IMO, this is the healthiest way to have chocolate milk.
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Lauren82
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
I've tried it all, and for us, the syrup works best...it mixes in well and we can use a little or a lot. For breakfast, we sometimes do carnation instant breakfast so that she has something more substantial if she is being difficult about eating.
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| Posted 4/24/17 6:14 PM |
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Leb
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Hofstra26
I use 1% milk and a squirt of "Hershey's Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup". The ONLY ingredients are cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, and natural vanilla. It's also only 45 calories per tbsp. IMO, this is the healthiest way to have chocolate milk.
Why 1% milk? We don't drink milk but I was under the impression full fat dairy is all kids should drink/eat? Just curious!
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| Posted 4/24/17 10:01 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Leb
Posted by Hofstra26
I use 1% milk and a squirt of "Hershey's Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup". The ONLY ingredients are cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, and natural vanilla. It's also only 45 calories per tbsp. IMO, this is the healthiest way to have chocolate milk.
Why 1% milk? We don't drink milk but I was under the impression full fat dairy is all kids should drink/eat? Just curious!
After age 2, they usually recommend switching to less than whole milk because they don't need the extra fat. I did whole milk with my kids for a year and then made the switch. 
Milk Switch
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jj8182
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Hofstra26
I use 1% milk and a squirt of "Hershey's Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup". The ONLY ingredients are cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, and natural vanilla. It's also only 45 calories per tbsp. IMO, this is the healthiest way to have chocolate milk.
I've been using the same but with whole milk.
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NervousNell
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Leb
Posted by Hofstra26
I use 1% milk and a squirt of "Hershey's Simply 5 Chocolate Syrup". The ONLY ingredients are cane sugar, organic invert cane syrup, water, cocoa, and natural vanilla. It's also only 45 calories per tbsp. IMO, this is the healthiest way to have chocolate milk.
Why 1% milk? We don't drink milk but I was under the impression full fat dairy is all kids should drink/eat? Just curious!
After age 2, they usually recommend switching to less than whole milk because they don't need the extra fat. I did whole milk with my kids for a year and then made the switch.
Milk Switch
Same here. They need the fat for brain development up to age 2. After that it's just extra fat.
But I don't buy any milk anymore because she doesn't drink it and neither do we so it just goes bad.
I will buy almond milk on occasion because it has a much longer shelf life
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| Posted 4/24/17 10:42 PM |
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newlywedT
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Is the fat in milk considered the "good" fat or the "bad" fat?
I thought certain fats are supposedly good for you and you should get tons of it?
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| Posted 4/25/17 7:46 AM |
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mommy2be716
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
#1 but I get the dark chocolate almond milk. It's soooooooooooooo good
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| Posted 4/25/17 7:54 AM |
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NervousNell
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Posted by newlywedT
Is the fat in milk considered the "good" fat or the "bad" fat?
I thought certain fats are supposedly good for you and you should get tons of it?
It's mainly saturated fat in milk, so no.
And even "good" fats you shouldn't get "tons" of. It's still fat. It still has a ton of calories and will lead to weight gain.
Moderation is key.
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Katareen
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by newlywedT
Is the fat in milk considered the "good" fat or the "bad" fat?
I thought certain fats are supposedly good for you and you should get tons of it?
Actually full fat dairy products are proven to be better for you. People who eat full fat dairy are less likely to be obese, get certain cancers, and suffer from heart disease.
Also whole milk is really only 3.5/4% fat. It's not an insane amount like people think.
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Hofstra26
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Katareen
Posted by newlywedT
Is the fat in milk considered the "good" fat or the "bad" fat?
I thought certain fats are supposedly good for you and you should get tons of it?
Actually full fat dairy products are proven to be better for you. People who eat full fat dairy are less likely to be obese, get certain cancers, and suffer from heart disease.
Also whole milk is really only 3.5/4% fat. It's not an insane amount like people think.
I actually give my kids full fat dairy in terms of yogurt and cheese mainly because I can't stand all of the fake crap and sweeteners in "fat free" or "low fat" products. But for milk, we use 1% because I don't see the need for the added fat. 1% milk isn't the same as having fat free dairy because nothing is actually added to the milk, it's just less fat and calories overall which isn't a bad thing IMO.
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NervousNell
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
Posted by Hofstra26
Posted by Katareen
Posted by newlywedT
Is the fat in milk considered the "good" fat or the "bad" fat?
I thought certain fats are supposedly good for you and you should get tons of it?
Actually full fat dairy products are proven to be better for you. People who eat full fat dairy are less likely to be obese, get certain cancers, and suffer from heart disease.
Also whole milk is really only 3.5/4% fat. It's not an insane amount like people think.
I actually give my kids full fat dairy in terms of yogurt and cheese mainly because I can't stand all of the fake crap and sweeteners in "fat free" or "low fat" products. But for milk, we use 1% because I don't see the need for the added fat. 1% milk isn't the same as having fat free dairy because nothing is actually added to the milk, it's just less fat and calories overall which isn't a bad thing IMO.
Plus whole milk tastes like eating melted ice cream to me. WAYYYY to rich
Yuck
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| Posted 4/25/17 9:47 AM |
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BargainMama
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Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
We drink Ovaltine, it's so good! And has a boat load of vitamins in it, not just all sugar like chocolate syrup. I put it in skim milk. It's good hot too
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| Posted 4/25/17 10:03 AM |
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backfor3
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Re: Chocolate milk - premade vs powder
As a treat I will sometimes make my kids chocolate milk with the organic hot chocolate powder I get at trader joes.
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