My MIL gives me cow milk daily but my doc mentioned packet milk is also fine, ab im confused which is actually better. Im in second trimester and trying to eat right. Full cream, toned, what do u all drink?
With twins, I was drinking milk like a dairy farm! Standard pasteurized milk is perfect. Don't overcomplicate it with fancy organic trends unless your stomach actually prefers it.
Oh, I spent hours researching organic vs normal milk because I was so scared of hormones! In the end, my gynac said any standard pasteurized milk is fine. Just make sure to boil it properly if it's local dairy milk to ease your mind.
I have been reading up on this, and standard pasteurized cow's milk seems to be the best. Raw milk should be avoided to prevent infections, so pasteurized is much safer.
My doctor specifically recommended pasteurized full-cream or low-fat cow's milk for calcium and vitamin D. If you are lactose intolerant, soy milk or almond milk fortified with calcium are good alternatives. Always ensure whatever milk you buy is pasteurized to avoid listeria.
If you are watching your sugar levels, double check with your doctor about milk. I had gestational diabetes, so my dietitian recommended low-fat, unsweetened milk and advised against flavored milk or adding sugar to it.
