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The casein isn't good for anybody, really - it stimulates insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which promotes tumor growth and other bad things. And North American milk has pretty high estrogen levels, since dairy cattle here are milked right through pregnancy (unlike European cattle, who get a rest for most of their pregnancies). The low- and nonfat versions of dairy products have less estrogen, since it's a steroid hormone (fat-soluble).

Also, the lactose-free products usually have a little lactose left - okay for most but still too much for some. My two oldest sons were extremely lactose-intolerant and couldn't use any of the Lactaid products.

I like almond milk - no, I love it. The unsweetened 30 cal/8 oz stuff floats my boat. Soy can be high-fat but there are so many products, flavors, fat levels out there - it takes some research to see what you like. I still have to try hemp milk. The coconut products have a lot of saturated fat, although I hear they're tasty.

Taste is changeable. You get used to what you eat (or drink); it takes about three weeks. I'm a low fat/low salt person and now I find many things that I used to think were delicious almost inedible.