Almond milk

Almond milk is a drink of plant origin. It is made from kernels. almond with water. Due to the fact that this type of milk is stored longer, in the Middle Ages they were replaced with cow's milk. In Russia, this drink was called orshad. They also drank it during fasts.

The uniqueness of almond milk is that it does not contain lactose and cholesterol. This milk is drunk by both vegetarians and people who cannot tolerate regular animal milk. Almond milk is very tasty with a delicate nutty flavor. Rich in vitamins and all other beneficial elements found in almonds.

The calorie content of almond milk depends on the recipe for which it was made. That is, the more products were involved in the process, the higher the calorie content. The calorie content of almond milk prepared according to the simplest recipe, more precisely from water and almonds, does not exceed 100 kcal.

The calorie content of 100 grams of almond milk with almonds, water, vanilla and honey is approximately 135.3 kcal. It contains:

• 3.6 gr. squirrel.
• 11.1 gr. fat.
• 5.6 gr. carbohydrates.

Contains:

• calcium;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• vitamin E;
• vitamin D;
• manganese;
• zinc;
• copper.

• There is no cholesterol in almond milk.
• There is no lactose intolerant to many people.
• As a rich source of calcium, it greatly strengthens bones and teeth, improves the condition of hair and nails.
• It has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels.
• Omega fatty acids help to normalize blood pressure. In addition, the risk of heart disease is reduced.
• Vitamin D in almond milk prevents the development of osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children.
• The B vitamins found in almond milk stimulate muscle growth and also improve the functioning of the nervous system.
• Vitamin A improves the condition of vision and eyes.
• It is a mild laxative.
• Helps with pneumonia, throat diseases, convulsions and migraines.

You can learn more about the beneficial properties of almond milk from the following video of the program "Live Healthy".

Homemade almond milk, when properly stored, is harmless and is contraindicated only for individuals with individual intolerance.

In addition, almond milk cannot replace breast milk for babies. Moreover, there is a risk of allergies. For this reason, it is better not to give almond milk to infants.

• Almond milk, made from peeled almonds, looks like fresh cow's milk.
• Due to the fact that it is made from nuts, that is, it is of plant origin, you can also drink it during fasting. Because of this, vegetarians love it very much.
• Can keep fresh for a long time outside the refrigerator.It is thanks to this quality that this drink was popular in the Middle Ages.
• Regular consumption of this vegetable milk promotes weight loss.

Almond milk is easy to make, so it's best to make your own at home. However, if you wish, you can buy a ready-made almond drink. You can buy it in some stores and supermarkets, as well as in online stores.

When buying almond milk, pay attention to the expiration date, condition and integrity of the package. Industrially produced almond milk is usually stored for several days to several months.

Almond milk has a pleasant smell and taste, besides, like almonds themselves, they are a source of many vitamins. Because of this, it is widely used in cooking. Almond milk can be drunk and added to many desserts and dishes.

There are many options for preparing this dessert. We will consider one of the most delicious. For this you will need:

• almond milk - 0.5 liters;
• sugar - 200 grams;
• gelatin - one sachet.

Mix milk with powdered sugar. Boil. Introduce soaked gelatin. Mix, cool, pour into molds, and then put on the shelf of the refrigerator.

Necessary:

• 0.5 cup whole grain flour;
• 1 glass of almond milk;
• 2 tablespoons of flaxseed flour;
• 1 tablespoon of cane sugar;
• 0.5 teaspoon of soda;
• a pinch of salt.

Mix almond milk with flaxseed. Add salt, soda and sugar. Beat with a mixer for a few minutes. Leave until flaxseed flour swells. Then gradually add the whole grain flour.You can add water if necessary (if the dough is too thick). Heat up a frying pan with a small amount of oil and start baking pancakes.

Soak a handful of sweet almonds in cold water. After five hours, drain the water, add 1 tbsp. coconut flakes and 3 tbsp. powdered sugar.

Beat with a mixer or inside a blender with 300 ml of water.

Mix 100 ml of ten percent cream with one tablespoon of gelatin. After 35-40 minutes, that is, when the gelatin swells, heat it up, but avoid boiling. Filter the contents of the blender.

Mix the resulting milk with gelatin, distribute into molds and refrigerate. After a few hours, Almond Pleasure jelly with almond flavor will be ready.

• 300 grams of almond meal.
• 1 chicken egg.
• a little sugar.

To mix everything. Grease a baking sheet with oil. In the form of cakes, spread the dough with a spoon. Put in an oven preheated to 170 degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes. Instead of an egg, you can add 1 banana. In this case, the oven needs 25 minutes.

Almond milk helps with:

• diseases of the digestive system, kidneys, difficulty urinating;
• atherosclerosis;
• anemia;
• renal and gastric colic;
• severe cough, bronchial asthma;
• insomnia;
• headache;
• numbness and cramps in the legs and arms;
• alcohol syndrome.

In addition, it is drunk as a general tonic.

The course of treatment with almond milk is 2-4 weeks.

Like almonds, almond milk can be used in cosmetics. It has:

• emollient;
• moisturizing;
• whitening and cleansing properties. Almond milk is used to wash, wipe and make various masks.

It can remove makeup from your face. To do this, apply almond milk to the face, neck and décolleté area with cotton pads. Leave on for a few minutes and then wipe off any remaining makeup with a tissue. This makeup removal procedure will not harm your skin, moreover, under the influence of almond milk, the skin will become more elastic and elastic.

There are many simple and intricate recipes for making almond milk. In all recipes, almonds and water are the main and indispensable ingredients. Consider several ways to make almond milk at home.

Watch the following video for making almond milk from raw almonds using a blender.

Take 50 grams of almond kernels and grind them in a mortar. Pour 100 ml of water and place in a boiling water bath. Boil for 5 minutes and then strain. Such a volume for the above diseases should be drunk 3 times a day for half an hour before meals.

Soak a certain amount of sweet almonds in water for several hours (you can soak at night and start cooking in the morning). After the almonds become soft, grind them together with water in a blender. For one glass of almonds, you need to take 3 glasses of water. Filter the resulting mixture with cheesecloth. The liquid that remains after filtering is almond milk.

The remaining cake can be diluted with water and milled to make more milk. Or make delicious marzipan sweets.

Store almond milk in the refrigerator for no more than three days.