Almond milk is a good remedy for weight loss and heart health, because almond milk is an alternative to cow’s milk, and it contains no lactose or any animal products. Almond milk contains no cholesterol and saturated fats. It has high levels of vitamin E and unsaturated fats. Almond milk are rich source of potassium which can help to improve heart function and to maintain normal blood pressure.
Yes, cow milk is a rich source of nutrition. But the issue is that, in today’s developed countries, people take in too much protein and fat. The excessive nutrition supply can lead to heart disease, high cholesterol, overweight and even cancer. Cow’s milk is high in saturated fat, so for those at risk of heart disease or those overweight or obese people, consuming cow’s milk might not be beneficial to their health.
If you are looking for an alternative food for your weight loss or for your heart health, you may want to try almond milk.
How to Make Almond Milk
You might find almond milk in a food store. But you can also make a homemade almond milk. How to make almond milk? It is easy. Here is a recipe:
1. Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in water for 6 hours.
2. Drain and rinse the almonds until the water runs clear.
3. Add the almonds and a cup of water into the blender, and blend on a low speed until the nuts have been broken down.
4. For better taste, you can add sugar, honey, vanilla extract, dates or bananas.
5. Add 3 cups more of water, and blend on a high speed for a few minutes until it reaches milk like consistency.
6. Strain the mixture to remove almond skin and granules.
7. Pour almond milk into a large airtight glass jar. You can store the almond milk in the refrigerator for a few days.
8. Drink 1 cup, 1-2 times per day.
