These days several milk substitutes like soy milk, rice milk and almond milk, which are made from plant sources, are gaining in popularity. Almond milk is made by grinding almonds with water into fine particles - resulting in a milky substance. In fact, almond milk has a long history of being used as a well-liked food. Almond milk is frequently mentioned in several European recipes. In addition, people in the Middle East were also said to be fond of almond milk. However, in the present times, blenders make the almond milk composition much easier compared to that during the medieval period. This is mainly because the blended almonds are a lot finer making the milk's consistency much finer.
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It is assumed that the high protein content in almond milk was one of the reasons why it became so popular during the Middle Ages. The milk obtained from cow, goat or sheep turns sour if it is not used quickly to make butter or cheese. On the contrary, almond milk can be made according to your requirements as well as when you require it. In addition, it was easier to store dry almonds. Unlike fresh cow, goat or sheep milk, cold temperatures were not necessary to store almond milk.
Almond milk is somewhat creamy and its flavour is nutty. People of various cultures have been drinking this milk substitute for several hundred years now. Over the years, almond milk has become a well liked staple for people with lactose intolerance or those who want to keep away from dairy milk. Almond milk is available in a range of flavours as well as brands at several grocery stores. Aside from purchasing this milk substitute from stories, you can also make it at home as the process involved is quite simple. All you need to do is soak raw almonds in water, grind it finely with water and strain the product from the resultant slurry.
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These days, almond milk is especially a favourite beverage of people who are involved with the raw food movement. Supporters as well as advocators of raw food preparation are of the view that the mineral and vitamin content of foods are robbed when they are cooked. On the other hand, it is believed that consuming raw foods is beneficial for our health, as their nutrient content is relatively much higher. You can make this milk by just soaking dry almonds in water in a jar and storing it in a refrigerator for about a day and subsequently grinding it in a blender and straining the liquid. The protein content of almond milk is comparable to dairy milk. Most people prefer the flavour of almond milk to soy milk or rice milk.
There is no doubt that almond milk is nutritious and contains very little or no saturated fat. Different from cow's milk, it also does not contain lactose, which is difficult for many people to digest. However, a section of doctors do not recommend almond milk for children, because including nuts in a child's diet very early may make the child susceptible to serious nut allergies. At the same time, it is necessary for people with peanut allergy to ensure that they do not have allergic reactions from almonds before they start using almond milk.
In contrast to the raw food movement, most of the recipes where almond is used necessitate boiling almonds before soaking the nuts. In addition, several recipes required roasted almonds to make almond milk. In fact, many people have a preference for almond milk made from the roasted nuts, compared to the milk prepared from raw almonds. This is mainly because the milk made from roasted almonds has a somewhat richer flavour.
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Almond milk is available in several stores selling natural foods. Since almond milk is not as popular as soy or rice milk, it is somewhat difficult to find. Almond oil is a wonderful substitute for dairy milk and its products in several recipes. Nevertheless, recipes requiring milk with high protein content or half-half protein content may not be as flavourful when prepared with almond milk. In fact, almond milk is especially suited for making recipes like pancakes, for making blancmange and is perfect in smoothies.
The milk substitute obtained from almonds offers a number of health benefits. It is especially beneficial for people with diabetes or people who are interested in milk that maintains normal blood sugar levels. One serving of almond milk usually supplies us with only 8 grams of carbohydrates, which includes 7 grams of sugar. The sugars that comprise carbohydrates in almond milk have a very trivial adverse effect on our body compared to the sugars present in the usual dairy milk. It has been established that dairy milk encloses simple sugars, which are stored by our body in the form of fat and, as a result, our body is deprived of these important nutrients. In addition, the simple sugar content in almond milk is very low. As a result, the glycemic nature of this milk substitute is also very low. In other words, our body can digest almond milk easily and fully, effectively utilizing it for generating energy.
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People who drink almond milk also benefit from its heart-protecting properties. Since a normal serving of almond milk contains as low as 5 mg sodium and no cholesterol, it is good for the health of our heart. As a typical serving almond milk contains very less sodium, no cholesterol and roughly 150 mg of potassium, it is useful for keeping the blood pressure normal, thereby ensuring a healthy heart.
It has been found that almond milk is loaded with vitamin D - a vital nutrient that helps to enhance the functioning of the cells and the immune system. In addition, it has been established that this nutrient also possesses the ability to lessen the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Drinking almond milk on a regular basis also helps to enhance muscle power. Therefore, almond milk is considered to be a perfect beverage for body builders to augment their muscle strength in a natural manner and also provide them with the "explosive power" provided by "unnatural" or synthetic products. In addition, almond milk consumption also helps to improve one's muscles as it contains riboflavin, a type of vitamin B, as well as iron. A normal serving of almond milk provides us with about 4 percent of our daily recommended intake of this essential mineral. The presence of iron in almond milk helps to control the absorption of oxygen by the cells. At the same time, apparently the elevated amounts of riboflavin in this milk substitute help to prevent incidences of migraine headaches.
In case you are seeking to build your muscles via bodybuilding or power lifting, it is necessary for you to intake specific nutrients. While a single normal almond milk serving contains just 1 gram of protein, actually it is sufficient to supply with the requisite level of riboflavin and iron. Moreover, your muscles will be able to take up protein in a much better manner, enabling them to utilize the nutrient for growth as well as repair.
The milk we obtain from dairy has been found to contain significant amounts of potassium as well as phosphorus - it has been established that both these elements may cause damage to our kidneys. Although these elements are also present in almond milk, they are in moderate amounts, which make this milk substitute a good beverage for people with kidney problems.
It has been found that almond oil contains elevated amounts of vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Hence, it is considered to be excellent for people undergoing any detoxification program.
Unlike dairy milk, almond milk does not enclose lactose. As a result, it is easy to digest and a perfect milk substitute for people with lactose intolerance.
Aside from offering other health benefits, almond milk is said to be very beneficial for our eyesight. This milk substitute contains rich amounts of vitamin A - a vital nutrient that helps to preserve our eyesight as well as maintain the overall health of our eyes. People who drink almond milk on a regular basis not only enjoy better eyesight, but, at the same time, it helps the eyes to react in a different manner to different levels of light. As a result, almond milk helps to lessen the stress on our eyes when the light levels fluctuate frequently.
It has been found that almond milk attacks our bulk in three different ways. First, it helps to lessen the flab in the region of our belly. At the same time, it reduces our body fat and reduces our body mass index (BMI) as well. All these aspects help to reduce our weight in a healthy way, facilitating us to ensure that the body mass is down.
Since almond milk does not contain any saturated fat, but has significant amounts of unsaturated fats, it is considered to be healthy and effective for people who are endeavouring to lose some extra body weight.
People, who are keen to ensure that their skin maintains its glow, are advised to start consuming almond milk immediately and do it on a regular basis. Vitamin E present in this milk substitute is effective for maintaining the health of our skin. You can get at least 50 percent of the daily recommended intake (DRI) of vitamin E if you drink a full glass of almond milk every day. Hence, it is not surprising that almond milk forms an active ingredient of several beauty products.
Almond milk consumption can also help to reduce the level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" in the blood stream, while augmenting the level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) or "good cholesterol". Almond milk itself contains just 5 mg of sodium, but does not contain cholesterol. This suggests that almond or almond milk does not affect the health of our heart adversely. On the other hand, the presence of sufficient amounts of potassium (150 mg in a normal serving) as well as other essential nutrients in almond milk helps the body to effectively deal with high blood pressure (hypertension) and other problems related to the heart. As a result, even heart patients are able to avoid dairy milk and consume almond milk with no risk to their heart.
As almond milk is rich in unsaturated fat content, this beverage has been associated with reduced chances of suffering a heart attack.
