Health Benefits of Almond Milk

Health Benefits of Almond Milk

Almond milk is a non-dairy beverage made from real almonds. This smooth and creamy beverage offers a hint of almond flavor and contains a starting lineup of powerful nutrients and nutritional benefits.

Trim the Waistline.  At only 40 calories per eight-ounce serving and low in fat, unsweetened almond milk offers a lowcalorie beverage option to enhance any meal or snack.

Bone-Building Beverage.  Almond milk is rich in calcium and vitamin D, which work together to build and maintain strong bones in men, women and children.

Healthy Glow.  One serving of almond milk contains 50% of the daily recommendation of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that plays a role in healthy skin and hair.

Blood Sugar Friendly. Unlike other milk alternatives, the plain almond option contains only 8 grams of carbohydrates per serving. The 7 grams of sugars that make up the carbohydrate content have a limited affect on our blood sugar levels. When we consume simple sugars, our metabolic functions tend to miss the nutrients, storing much of the carbs as fat.

Instead, the low amount of sugars in almond milk have a low glycemic nature, meaning our bodies fully digest them and use them as energy. Diabetics benefit from this characteristic as well.

Blood Sugar Friendly.Unlike other milk alternatives, the plain almond option contains only 8 grams of carbohydrates per serving. The 7 grams of sugars that make up the carbohydrate content have a limited affect on our blood sugar levels. When we consume simple sugars, our metabolic functions tend to miss the nutrients, storing much of the carbs as fat.

Instead, the low amount of sugars in almond milk have a low glycemic nature, meaning our bodies fully digest them and use them as energy. Diabetics benefit from this characteristic as well.

Heart-Health Benefits.  Almond milk is free of cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat, and filled with heart-healthy unsaturated fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids.

Allergen-Friendly.  You don’t have to have a food allergy or intolerance, such as lactose intolerance, to enjoy this beverage; but if you do, you’re in for a treat. Blue Diamond Almond Breeze® does not contain lactose or casein and is free of eggs, wheat, gluten and peanuts.

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 favorite foods without the downside of a negative reaction to lactose.

Commercial almond milk products come in plain, vanilla, chocolate or unsweetened flavors. Look for almond milk in cartons, either on the shelves or in the refrigerated section of your local Hy-Vee HealthMarket department.


How to Make Almond Milk 

Use 1 cup of almonds for approximately 1 ltr of Almond Milk?

• Soak 1 cup of almonds overnight(or for a minimum of 6hours).Overnight soaking is the better way to prepare the almonds as more tannins and phyticacids are removed,ultimately enhancing digestibility of the almond milk.


• Place the almonds in a blender along with 3, 4cups of water (you do not need to remove the skins).Blend the almonds for 1 minute.


• Sweetener is not necessary especially if fresh almonds are used.If it is desired,however,adding 3, 8 dates or a tablespoon of honey within the blending process will add a hint of sweetness to the almond ?milk.


• Strain milk through a nut milk bag or a couple of layers of cheese cloth into a bowl or through a sieve (this may result in a little bit of almond fiber in the milk but will sit to the bottom of your jug/cup).


• Keep in an air tight container/jug for upto 4, 5days in the refrigerator.