Milk Is Naturally Sugary
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Most dairy items contain have some kind of natural sugar. According to US Dairy, there is about 12 grams of natural sugar, or lactose, in one 8-ounce glass of milk.
This amount doubles when it’s turned into chocolate milk. Also, many milk alternatives such as almond, oat, and soy can contain a lot of added sugar.
