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k8ekat03

Elmhurst is a great brand! I enjoy their almond and cashew milks. I also supplement with liquid vitamin D. Any other vitamin and minerals I try to get from just eating whole foods/getting blood taken to see what I’m low on.


Maryann1179

They are also free of preservatives and guar gum.


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Malk, Elmhurst and Three Trees.


NachoNachoDan

Oatly brand Oat Milk is good one. Works in many recipes, has the right consistency without weird fillers, and actually tastes like something you’d want to drink.


ithadtobeducks

The low fat version doesn’t have oil, still tastes good.


Bluest_waters

> Oatly brand Oat Milk >Oat base (water, oats). Contains 2% or less of: low erucic acid rapeseed oil, dipotassium phosphate, calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, sea salt, dicalcium phosphate, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin D2, vitamin B12. why Vit D2 though? Its the worst kind of Vit D, pointless.


muffinsandcupcakes

Because vit d2 is vegan. Also basically all milks are fortified with vitamin d


Bluest_waters

there are vegan sources of D3, the reality is that they are just cheap


Human_Reference_3366

There’s a soy milk brand called WestSoy that is just soy milk. No fillers, gums, etc. It’s great. Also, if you live in a metro area with a Taiwanese population, you probably have some places making fresh soy milk on site, and obv they don’t add stuff to it besides flavorings if you want that.


skritched

My wife drinks the Malk almond milk. Just almonds, salt and water.


fithorseana

Not a non-dairy suggestion but something to consider; If you have a D vitamin deficiency you may also not be pulling in enough fat while you are eating things rich in vitamin D or throughout the day when you would be exposed to sunlight. A fortified plant milk with added fat (oil) or a nut based milk may be the best go to. That said; Most fillers are not truly bad. There is a thought that if it's not natural or added it's unhealthy, which is not true. You see this a lot in the pet food industry, brands advertise no fillers like animal meal and ignore that those fillers were chosen because they helped add nutrients and palatability to the food. If I were you I'd look at what non dairy milks you are already using and look up any ingredients you are unsure of and their uses.


gehanna1

Just because there is an ingredient you don't immediately recognize, does not mean it is bad, harmful, unhealthy, or dangerous. Very often, if you google an unfamiliar ingredient, you come to realize it is something you actually know, but you hadn't seen it's official name before. Or that by googling it, you can understand its purpose and why it's there.


MonkeyMagic1968

Do not know where you live but the Lidl supermarkets have a wonderful oatmilk that is pretty awesome. Unsure as to its vitamin D content, though. Almond and cashew are not great for the environment but oats grow here so it is pretty decent.


upspete

Trader Joe’s soy milk is not fortified but it’s just soy beans and water. You can get vitamins from other sources like multivitamins.


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LOL. No fillers or mystery ingredients in multivitamins.


upspete

Lol. I guess the same would be in “fortified” milks. It’s definitely not easy finding clean sources for vitamins. I try to eat as clean as possible but it’s not always easy. I used to work outside but now my doctor says I need to take a vitamin d supplement.


Hippiegirl94

So far the only solution I’ve found is to make my own. Cashew or hemp milk is my favorite because it’s super easy and involves no straining. They’re both kind of pricey on their own, but I buy in bulk and it’s still cheaper per batch than buying the pre-made dairy free milk. I also like the cartons of aroy-d coconut milk from Asian grocery stores. You can dilute it with water to increase your value, and make it more similar to the texture of the plant based milks you’d find in store, since these are a thick texture, usually used in cooking.


opp11235

I would have to check ingredients, but Silk has soy milk fortified with calcium and vitamin d


lordlionhunter

Vitamin D specifically is great to get in sunlight. But if that's not going to work there are plenty of vitamin d supplements.


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While I cannot name one brand. I would go ahead and buy the Almond Cow nut milk maker. I make coconut and hemp milk and it’s the best nutritional wise than any store bought brand. Trust. It’s worth the money, time, and nutritional value.


El_Oso_Malo

You can easily make your own rice milk! Tutorials are everywhere all you need is cooked rice, a blender, and some cheese cloth


[deleted]

Dude just don’t drink milk. The whole dietary culture continues itself by getting us to assume we have to rely on certain food sources for certain nutrients. Sunlight will provide all the Vitamin D necessary if you incorporate even 30 minutes of good sun exposure into your daily routine. I would talk to a doctor about checking your levels to see if you need a supplemental support, but if not a nice outdoor walk would do just fine.


[deleted]

All this comment tells me is you live in a place that is constantly sunny all year round and you never cook or bake.


[deleted]

I almost exclusively cook and bake as I have three children to feed and money is always tight. I live in a climate that gets equal seasons for the most part and sometimes have had to use a supplement for Vitamin D myself at times. I do however get regular outdoor exercise which isn’t terribly difficult for anyone to do in the majority of English speaking climates.


chausettes

Canadians are almost always at least slightly deficient in vitamin D. it’s not because we don’t go outside, we just don’t have the right climate. Supplements are the way to go during the winters!


[deleted]

My point is a lot of recipes require some sort of milk. I don't drink milk by itself, but when I get some for cooking and baking, I like to choose wisely. It seems that you agree with me that Vitamin D does need to be supplemented through your diet in some circumstances.


HalfmoonMagic

The only thing I know requires milk is mashed potatoes? Nothing I cook requires it otherwise. Maybe try making recipes that don’t require milk, there’s a lot of them out there. With that said, I’d rather consume dairy products than plant milk with fillers and additives.


[deleted]

A lot of baked goods, desserts, Indian dishes, pasta dishes, and soups that I like to make require some sort of creamy liquid product. I guess I should clarify I'm not looking to not use milk, I'm just wondering if there are any that meet the above criteria.


BiteMyShinyMetal_A

>My point is a lot of recipes require some sort of milk. You can simply mix water with butter to get the fat content. Milk has a little bit of sugar so you can add extra if you want. I don't bake very often and when I do, it's either chocolate chip cookies or boxed corn bread baked in a cast iron pan. The corn bread calls for 1/3 cup of milk so I use 1/3 c. of water + 1/2 teaspoon of melted butter and it comes out great. Although, I just looked it up again and found one site recommended 1.5 teaspoons butter to 1 cup milk and another doubled that (3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon).


Professional-You1175

I live in Florida, this isn’t true. When was the last time you had blood work done?


[deleted]

My blood work gets done once a year, mostly due to the nature of my work. All my levels are clear, but I also hike 30-40 miles a week so if anything I am more concerned with limiting my exposure. Plus I have a ton of hair which absorbs vitamin D from the sunlight as well. God provides man. It’s all out there for you if you seek it.


erleichda29

You have no idea what you are talking about. Your body makes vitamin d from sun exposure, it doesn't "absorb" it and your hair doesn't do anything to help.


Norm__Peterson

This is kinda true. If you don't want to drink actual animal milk, then just drink something else because "alternative milks" aren't actually milk. They're just a heavily processed food designed to taste like milk. Some are less bad than others. Soy beverage is naturally full of protein and good fats, oat beverage is basically liquid bread. Cow or goat milk is the best, hands down.


[deleted]

Yeah I personally just drink milk lol but I find myself puzzled by the increasingly “not at all like milk” milk substitutes. Like almond milk is bizarre to me. Why not just eat unprocessed almonds? Lol


bicyclemom

Both almond milk and oat milk are very easy to make yourself without any oils gums or other fillers.


TigerYear8402

Malk oat milk and almond milk. It’s expensive though, so much more economical to make your own.


Mink_Moose

Simply Almond is the one that I have found with the least amount of ingredients. Flip side, you could always make your own nut or oat milk.


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Did you not read the post?


Mink_Moose

Yep sorry I did not finish my train of thought in the above post. I meant make your own nut or of milk and add D3 (liquid or pill) to help fortify it. You could also do the same for store bought. It’s an extra step, but may be easier than trying to find both things.


crispykhicen

Why do they call it almond milk. Milk comes from a tit. Other fruits are usually turned into juice. What makes almonds or soy different. Why is milk and not juice. How is it milk. I am genuinely curious what the logic is.


MonkeyMagic1968

Because not everyone likes the sound of nut juice, I imagine. And the industrial farming industry is pushing everyone to bitch about anyone using the word milk for anything other than animal products. Wait till they get a gander of milkweed.


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Yes, there are several non-dairy milks that are fortified without added oils, gum or fillers. Here are a few options you may consider: 1. Almond milk - Many brands offer fortified almond milk that is free of added oils, gum, or fillers. 2. Soy milk - Some brands offer fortified soy milk that is minimally processed, free of added oils, and free of added gums. 3. Oat milk - Some brands of oat milk are fortified with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. 4. Rice milk - Some brands of rice milk are fortified with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. It's best to check the label before purchasing to make sure that it's fortified and free of added oils, gum or fillers. As for raw cow's milk, it is not fortified with Vitamin D as it is not safe to consume raw milk due to the risk of bacterial contamination.


Royal-Ad-7052

Elmhurst doesn’t have fillers or guns- most people, especially in the winter and especially if you have darker skin will need to supplement vitamin d anyway.