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I am looking to switch to a lactose free milk. I've heard a lot of things about the different soy and almond milks and I don't want to waste too much money trying to find one I like. I also notice that the different grocery stores have different selections. Which milk do you suggest, why, and where do you get it from? Thank you for your help!

You could also try actual lactose free milk, or goats milk if you're willing (they sell it in Safeway)

You can also try "lactase" enzyme to make lactose free milk.  
Cheaper than buying lactose free milk on long run

I buy the lactose free milk there are 2 brands. Lactencia and Natrel. They are about $5 for a 2 litre. I buy the 3.25% the skim 1% and 2 % are cheaper at most places. You can find it at giant tiger, walmart, sobeys, superstore, safeway and coop.

If you're considering Soy, Rice, Almond or other Nut milks you're going to find there are a lot of choices out there.  
 
One thing to watch out for is sugar content, which is to be expected when buying Vanilla or Chocolate flavours, but even "Original" will be sweetened. I like to buy the refrigerated Almond milk and look for "unsweetened".  
 
Also be aware that these milks wont have the same calcium content as milk - though there are many alternative sources if you enjoy a balanced diet.  
 
I will buy chocolate for vanilla shelf-stable boxes to keep in my cupboards for when I want a treat or a sweet smoothie.

Honestly I am nearly dairy free from my lactose issues and I found I like the taste of the new cashew milk superstore and Walmart both carry it a 60 cal version and a 25 calorie version I prefer the 60 calorie , I wasn't a fan of the almond milk ...

Hi,  
If you try the lactose free milk (skim, 1%, 2% or 3.25%) at the Superstore or any supermarket you won't taste the difference. If you switch to soy, almond or rice you pay a lot for water, sugar and chemicals (to keep everything together). Just read the labels. Plus when cooking or baking you can just use the 'normal' milk. Good luck.

I like to use the Lactose free milk in things like tea or cereal. I have used both Naturel and Lactencia and I like them both. I usually use rice milk in things like smoothies where you can't taste the difference because they Lactose-free milk is a lot more expensive. It's nice to have to have when you just need that milk taste in something, though!