If you are
trying new products to substitute for milk, try almond milk. When created
properly, almond milk has many benefits that will increase the quality of your
diet. Here are a few that might interest you:
One benefit of almond milk is that it definitely doesn't taste like milk. Almond milk has it's own unique flavour: light, nutty, crisp. It does differ from milk. So if you hate the way milk tastes, but wants something you add to your cream of wheat or coffee, try almond milk. It won't taste like milk, but will have the same consistency that you need to enhance certain dishes.
2. Almond milk is healthy and nutritious.
Need to boost the magnesium, potassium or Vitamin E in your diet? Drink almond milk! Almonds are full of these essential nutrients. So, as you consume it, you are increasing the level of health in your diet.
3. Almond milk is lower in calories than dairy milk.
Per Discovery Health, regular and plain almond milk is lower than calories than Fat-Free, Skim and Non-Fat milk. One glass of it is 70 calories versus 86 calories of its counterpart. Therefore, you can enjoy the benefit of an entire flavourful glass of almond milk without destroying your diet.
4. Almond milk doesn't have to be refrigerated in an icebox.
Dairy milk has to be refrigerated or it will spoil. Yet, you will see in the stores that almond milk is set on the shelf with dry foods. It doesn't have to be set on ice to keep its integrity. This fact is excellent for road trips and camping trips. Use almond milk instead of regular milk and lessen the load in your ice chest.
5. Almond milk is a better milk alternative than soy milk.
Yes. Although the FDA touts the benefits of soy milk, others don't. Kaayla Daniel, the author of The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food, says soy milk isn't that good for a diet. Why? It is full of sugar. Therefore, the lift people feel after drinking it largely has to do with its sugar content. With this in mind, almond milk is the better choice because of all of the nutrients in it naturally.
6. Almond milk is an excellent alternative for people with milk allergies.
Normally, when you think of a person who can't drink milk, it's because they are lactose intolerant. Yet, there are other things that comprise milk that some people are allergic too. If you happen to be one of those people or your baby is, almond milk is an excellent alternative. It can be consumed without all of the ill effects.
7. The residuals of almond milk can be used in baking.
If you make your own almond milk at home, you know that there is pulp left over. The almond pulp left over can be used in recipes that call for it - like cookies or even crescents. So, you get the benefit of creating more than one food item from almonds. Here's one recipe off of Tribe.net:
Cream together:
1 cup sugar
1 cup earth balance margarine
Add and mix well:
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 cup almond pulp
Add, mixing with hands:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Chill for a couple of hours, then roll out and cut (Just use a small glass to make circles). Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees. You get almost six-dozen, 1-inch cookies. They are quite tasty!
8. Almond milk can easily be incorporated into a raw food diet.
There is a lot of controversy over the nutritional and health benefits of dairy milk in the Vegan community. A lot of it has to do with hormones and other things used to process and preserve milk. As a result, many people prefer almond milk as an alternative in a raw food diet. It can be used to create smoothies and other delicious treats. Also, anyone can make it at home. Try it out for your self by following the recipe on the web pages "How to Make Raw Vanilla Almond Milk."
9. Almond milk is one product part of a new wave of milk alternatives.
According to a report by the International Market for Dairy Alternatives, the U.S. continues to grow in sales and production of dairy alternatives. Why? For several dietary reasons, Americans are choosing to consume non-dairy products. So, the U.S. is trying to meet that demand. Be part of the new wave of eating right. Substitute almond milk for dairy milk and see how much better you feel.
10. Almond milk is an excellent alternative for lactose intolerant people.
If you are lactose intolerant, you have difficulty digesting milk. As a result, when you consume it, you become bloated, gassy and sick. Almond milk is a product you can use in replace of milk. Pour it over your cereal or drink it with a piece of cake and you'll see it is an excellent, tasty alternative. Therefore, you get the benefit of eating your favourite foods without the downside of a negative reaction to lactose.
