Welcome to My Almond Milk, the top information source for all things related to almond milk! My husband and I share a common medical struggle of lactose-intolerance. That struggle was transformed when we discovered the deliciousness of almond milk. Now we are no longer limited as we incorporate it as a dairy milk replacement into many meals and deserts. As a labor of love, we have worked hard on this site to provide you with a one-stop-shop for easy to find and easy to read info about almond milk. Please navigate around the site to learn all you can about the wonderful world of almond milk. There is the menu above and pages to the right, so don’t get lost and don’t miss a thing! Feel free to drop us a line at the contact page as well. Anyways, surely you haven’t come here for just fun and games. I’m sure you are wanting to find out more about the amazing nectar that is almond milk. First off, you’d probably would like to ask the question…
What is Almond Milk?
Almond milk is a drink made from almonds and is often used as an alternative for dairy milk for those who are lactose-intolerant. Making almond milk is a simple process of crushing almonds and combining them with water, and adding sweetener as needed. Almond milk boasts many nutritional advantages over dairy milk, too. Almond milk is cholesterol and lactose free, making almond milk a great choice for those trying to lower cholesterol or lose weight. Almond milk is slightly sweeter than dairy milk and comes in plain, vanilla, and chocolate flavors. Almond milk is a popular choice for athletes because of its high nutritional value, and it is considered a better dairy alternative than soy milk. There are a few brands of almond milk to choose from, the most popular being Silk Almond Milk and Blue Diamond Almond Milk. My Almond Milk provides reviews of the most common brands on their respective pages in the sidebar on the right.
Almond Milk Benefits
While almond milk may not be higher in protein than dairy milk and soy milk, it has fewer calories per serving than both soy milk and dairy milk. Almond milk is a nutritious alternative to dairy milk. Though there are many benefits to drinking soy and dairy milk, almond milk benefits outweigh both alternatives. Because almond milk is high in protein and has zero cholesterol, it is a popular choice among athletes and “health nuts” (pun intended!), regardless of whether they are lactose intolerant or not. Many athletes choose almond milk after a hard work out because the selenium found in almond milk helps improve their immune system. Another almond milk benefit that athletes regularly enjoy is the fact almond milk is full of manganese which helps lead to healthy bones! Flavonoids found in almond milk can improve cardiovascular health, while the potassium found in almond milk can help to regulate blood pressure. One point for those considering switching to almond milk to remember is that it is a significantly low source of calcium. If you are thinking of replacing dairy milk with almond milk, please remember to take a calcium supplement. You can read more about almond milk benefits here. In addition to these wonderful benefits, the production of almond milk also has a smaller carbon footprint than cow milk, and includes less animal suffering. You could call it a green milk! It is eco-friendly and animal-friendly.
Almond Milk Recipes
Many people who are lactose intolerant find that almond milk is an excellent replacement for dairy milk, and almond milk makes meals that used to be off-limits allowable again. Almond milk can be poured over cereal, used for cooking, making milkshakes, and even drunk straight from the glass! Not only is almond milk an excellent dairy replacement, but many almond milk fans choose it over soy milk, too. The sweeter taste of almond milk makes it an excellent choice for baking and making chocolate milk as a treat! A more detailed perusal of almond milk recipes can be found on My Almond Milk as well. Please continue to look around and drop us a line and let us know how we are doing. Thanks, and have fun!
