Almond milk anyone? Looking for a healthy alternative to cow’s milk? Almond milk is definitely a good choice. It comes packed with minerals and nutrients and may be even healthier for you than a glass of cow’s milk.
I used to go into the grocery store, grab a gallon of 1% milk for my family and keep moving. I didn’t tend to stop and look at other options. Well I have been missing out. I personally despise the taste, and especially the after taste of cow’s milk. I hate to drink it and therefore I know that I am lacking valuable vitamins.
Recently I was introduced to Almond milk at my place of employment. I am a preschool teacher and one of the students is severely allergic to milk and soy so she has to drink almond milk. I thought I would give it a try. I was delightfully surprised by the crisp sweet nutty flavor of the Almond milk, and it had a very nice after taste as well.
Not only does Almond milk taste good, it packs a healthy punch. Here are some nutritional facts:
· The calories in plain Almond milk are about 70 for a cup, compared to 100+ in cow’s milk. A cup of vanilla flavored Almond milk is only 90 calories with just 2.5 grams of unsaturated fat.
· It comes packed with magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, Vitamins E, D and A.
· It is free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, gluten, saturated fat and MSG.
This milk is versatile and can be used in your favorite recipes in place of cow’s milk, in your cereal and in your coffee. Almond milk is a healthy alternative for people trying to lose weight, allergic to dairy or soy, or for those who are vegans.
You can find Almond milk in your local grocery store right next to the other cold milks or even on the dry isle, usually in the health food isle where you can find protein powders and bars. There are several brands. Personally I have tried Silk and Blue Diamond. I prefer the Blue Diamond vanilla brand. I have finally found a way to supplement my calcium that I have been missing and add extra nutrition as well. I recommend this milk to anyone looking for something new, you will not be disappointed.