Healthy almond milk offers a number of health benefits for women and for men. But, surprisingly, almond milk can be bad for you.
We will take a look at almond milk and its nutrition facts, its health benefits, and weigh in on how you can have the best, healthy almond milk.
Almond Milk Nutrition Facts
Homemade almond milk is low-calorie and low-carb. One cup contains roughly 60 caloies and just 1 gram of carbohydrate. Almond milk contains heart-healthy poly-and monounsaturated fats. It is free from unhealthy trans fat, saturated fat, and dietary cholesterol. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E. In short, almond milk looks pretty healthy according to the nutrition facts.
Almond Milk Health Benefits
Almond milk offers a number of health benefits:
- Approximately 75% of the world’s population is lactose intolerant. Since almond milk is naturally lactose-free, it is a good alternative to dairy.
- Almond milk contains low levels of potassium and phosphorus. This makes it a good alternative to dairy for people with chronic kidney disease.
- The low calorie content of almond milk is a great option for weight management.
- Unsweetened almond milk, naturally low in carbohydrates makes it a good choice for those restricting their sugar intake.
- One cup of almond milk can provide 20-50% of your daily vitamin E requirement
How Can Almond Milk be Bad for You?
Processed almond milk can contain many additives, such as, sugar, salt, gums, flavors, and emulsifiers.
Gums and emulsifiers are used for texture and consistency.
One study found that carrageenan, an emulsifier, may upset gut health. It is still GRAS (generally recognized as sate). But, why put additives into your body when you do not have to…?
Try your hand at DIY almond milk
Homemade almond milk is healthier, and in most cases creamier and tastier than commercially prepared almond milk.
It is a bit of extra work having to soak and strain the almonds, but it is delicious and contains NO ADDITIVES.
If you are not up for additional work but want to eat clean, unadulterated almond milk, there is another alternative. Bring Joi into your life.
When I found Joi it was like finding a gold nugget. That is to say, now, making almond milk couldn’t be easier.
If you are not familiar with Joi, it is a nut base. The only ingredient it contains is almonds.
Using Joi eliminates the additives found in purchased almond milk and it eliminates the work of soaking nuts and straining them – just add Joi to water and blend.
Along with milk, you can also make other delicious recipes with it. Check out the bonus recipes.
Almond milk has health benefits for women and for men. The best for you is homemade, either the long version or the short, Joi version.
Why not compare them and see what you like best?
Homemade Almond Milk Recipe
Give Joi a try