Let's milk some Almonds!!! :)

in #diy7 years ago

Why do vegans wake up so early in the morning? Right!! -to milk some Almoooonds :)

But before we talk about, how you can make your own almond milk at home, here are five benefits of drinking this white gold :)

Number One:
The containing Vitamin D helps to prevent the Demineralisation of the bones, reducing your risk for osteoporosis. Furthermore, it reduce the risk for arthritis and improve your immune function.

Number Two:
It will keep you skin gloooowing and your body cells young and healthy. Vitamin E is a natural Antioxidant which protect your cells against different kinds of damage (Protection against Lipid peroxidation of the Lipids of the Cell membrane).

Number Three:
It can help you with weight management . With only 15- 50kcal (depends on the brand) it's really low in Kilocalories. SO it's an easy way to save some Energy without cutting out something :)

Number Four:
It doesn't contain lactose. :) Since "Milk" was originally only designed for Babys, our body looses its capability to digest Milk properly when you're no longer a baby anymore. This Phänomen is known as Lactoseintoleranz. And against the common thinking, this is no disease. It's just a part of growing up ;)

Number Five:
It is fully packed with Nutrients like Vitamin E (as mentioned above), Folic acid, Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. Furthermore, it contains Rutin. This is a secondary plant compound (Family: Flavonoids) which has a vascular strengthening effect. It also has antibaceterial-, antiviral- and antitumoral Properties.

In traditional Chinese Medicine Almond milk is indicated by:
cough, dryness of the lungs, asthma, weakness, obstipation, depression, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis and increased cholesterone.

Ok, let's start! :)

We start with soaking the almond over night (or at least 5h) in water. The Almonds should be covered completely with water.

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Then just blend the soaked almonds, together with some dates (for sweetness) and cinnamon and/or vanilla.

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When everything is nicely blend together, pour the "Almond smoothie" in a Clotting towel and separate the "Milk" from the Almond mouse.

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Et voilà! :) You're readyyy and the Almond Milk is ready to enjoy <3
Store the milk in the Refrigerator and consume it within 3-4 days :) Don't forget to stir it well, bevor drinking :)

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Don't forget to tag me on your picture or story when you tried it out :) <3
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