We talked about organic raw milk in our post earlier, today we will discuss organic almond milk and learn its benefits and impact on you health as well as our enviornment. We will also see how you can incorporate it into your diet.
What is almond milk?
Organic almond milk as the name suggests, is derived from almonds. Almonds are soaked in water and blended to make a thick paste. This is then strained to get the raw almond milk. That’s it, as simple as that.
What are the health benefits?
Almonds are very nutritious on their own however the nutritious blend of almond milk is even more concentrated and is even richer. They are rich in calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12. Since they are organically farmed and prepared, they are free from hormones and other chemical disruptors. Couple this with the richness of healthy monosaturated fats and antioxidants, makes it a very ideal choice of milk.
Culinary Applications
The culinary applications of organic almond milk are simple as numerous as ordinary milk. From that morning cup of coffee to that homemade ice cream, the list is endless. You can add it to smoothies, and soups i.e. any place where you use your daily milk. If you are interested in almond milk dishes, check out ambitiouskitchen, they have some of the best recipes listed on their blog.
The Organic Advantage
While Organic almond milk is prepared from almonds that are farmed organically, special care is taken that the milk produced is minimally processed such that no artificial additives are added. The almonds used are usually non-GMO and the farming practices involve minimal use of synthetic fertilizers.
How to buy organic almond milk?
When looking to buy almond milk that is organic, you can look out for certain certifications that will ensure its authenticity. Certain certifications such as USDA, ensure that the almonds used are non-GMO and free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Based on this you can make an informed decision when buying organic almond milk.
How to prepare at home?
If you are even more wary of the products in the market and want to ensure 100% purity then you can even prepare it at home. This would allow you to control what goes into the making of your almond milk, and how much you need at a given time. You can follow the minimalistbaker’s guide on preparing almond milk at home. They have covered it quite well and also have a video on it.
Apart from being a culinary trend, almond milk is also very nutritious and a conscious choice over regular milk. Anytime you get bored of your regular milk, try almond milk. You will be switching to a just as healthy alternative while also positively impacting the environment.
