Be kind, I was kicked here from Lounge: Give me a clue abt skim milk, soy, probiotics

[UTUSN]

Somebody mentioned probiotics in a thread with a comment about belly fat, that sit-ups won't help with belly fat. So I am just getting started with figuring out what supplements and other such to get with. So far the googling has listed buttermilk, yogurt, onions, garlic, and then some different types of the supplements, which I don't know to pick from.

But in going for the buttermilk, I was astounded by the varieties of (are they milks?) on the shelves: Soy, Silk, non-lactose, organic, almond, rice, vanilla-something or other and on and on.

I am NOT lactose intolerant. I've stayed off whole milk since my hippie days when we were told that milk fat is the absolute worst, so I've been on skim for about four decades, not a big consumer.

But what in heck are all these other "milk" products, and what would fit with the probiotic deal I'm heading into? I didn't even know what "Activia" was, thinking that Jamie Lee CURTIS was just showing off her slimness and resenting her for being BORN THAT WAY.

This is more about the probiotics than about milk, what "milk" would fit with the probiotics thing. & feel free to do "prebiotics," too!1 Thanks!1

[tabatha]

1. I would steer clear of Soy - most if not all Soy is from GMO plants.

Goat milk is closest to human milk, and the animals are, I would imagine grass fed.

Cow's milk in this country is just awful.

Probiotics - go for Kefir, made from goat's milk, or grass-fed cows.

Or make your own from a yogurt starter kit.

[tabatha]

2. Best, in tablet form

http://www.iherb.com/The-Ultimate-Life-FloraZyme-80-Veggie-Caps/8369?at=0

[UTUSN]

5. Thanks, one of the reviews said this is a prebiotic, taken with a probiotic so

what pro- goes with it and do these work on belly fat?

[flvegan]

3. Is your interest in probiotics the belly fat theory?

*personal trainer checks in*

Greetings.

[UTUSN]

4. Yes. I know nothing. What you got?!1

Somebody in that other thread said that probiotics would do away with (some?) belly fat, that exercises do NOT do that. That's all I know so far. A couple of the internet articles have named some supplements and I don't know which to choose. What's that Kefir mentioned by Poster #1, one of the milks or a probiotic?

[flvegan]

6. Don't read this unless you're prepared to be somewhat disappointed.

The research into probiotics in regards to "belly fat" is minimal at best and IIRC is almost entirely based on women at some point after pregnancy.

Kefir is a type of cultured dairy product.

This belly fat that you're conflicted with, how "much" is there and what is your overall body composition, age, gender, diet and exercise regularity? If you don't want to share that with the world, I understand. I'd be happy to get a PM, though others might learn from this.

[UTUSN]

7. Think "large" & all the negatives. Well, there goes my image in DU, like I had a good one n/t

[tabatha]

8. Here is the info on Kefir

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir

For another 4 hours only

[UTUSN]

9. Thanks much!1 And it's got ALCOHOL!1 n/t

[flvegan]

10. You can't spot tone.

In other words, you can't reduce in one area and not in every area. And ab exercises...shhhh, don't tell, but that actually INCREASES the size of the midsection due to increased muscle mass. Diet and exercise. The only cures.

I'll be happy to help if you're interested.

[obamanut2012]

11. I told another poster this very thing

In the thread the OP is discussing.

It always surprises me how many people have been taught you can spot reduce.

[LeftyMom]

12. I think that impression largely comes from product pitches and magazines.

Of course that's where the average sort gets the vast majority of their advice on the matter, so there you go.

[obamanut2012]

13. Exactly, including those ab roller things

[LeftyMom]

14. And all the "lose four inches by bikini season!" articles.

If simple fixes worked we'd all have hourglass figures, but telling people they're going to have to work their ass off and make real sacrifices to see significant benefits is a damned poor business plan.

[OranicManic]

15. almond Milk

I don't think changing food will get rid of belly fat. That could be a thyroid issue. You may have to change the AMOUNT you eat, and go LESS CARBS. So it has to be a diet change, and permanent.

I have been using Blue Diamond almond milk. I used to use it when camping, and so I just started cooking with it, (mac and cheese) and kept adding it here and there, and before you know it I was off 1% Organic milk.

[NRaleighLiberal]

16. Using Almond Milk on my cereal and in coffee - we doing a 28 day vegan challenge - and like it!

also made a killer strawberry ice cream using almond milk, honey, vanilla, lemon juice and frozen strawberries.