category: Oil, Nut, & Seed
subcategory: Oil and B*tter
taste: Sweet, Mild
definition: Almond milk is a drink made from ground almonds, frequently used as a substitute for dairy milk. Almond milk is slightly beige in colour and has a creamy texture and nutty taste. It can be made at home by grinding almonds with water, or it can be purchased with increasing availability. Unlike animal milk, almond milk has neither cholesterol nor lactose and being a plant food, it is often consumed by vegans, vegetarians, and others forgoing dairy. Commercial almond milk often comes in plain, vanilla, or chocolate flavors and is sometimes enriched with vitamins.
benefits: - Rich source of proteins - High in fiber - Low in carbohydrates
health: null
tips: Almond milk smoothes the skin and removes blemishes. Almond Milk rejuvenates hair growth and stimulates hair follicles. Almond Milk helps to reduce dark circles. Almond Milk can be used as an excellent and refreshing face wash. Almond Milk contains 50 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin E, which contains antioxidant properties essential to your skin’s health, such as protecting it against sun damage. Almond Milk in the form of topical solutions, is an excellent treatment for dry, flaky skin. Well-moisturized skin prevents premature aging. Almond Milk helps the tissues of the skin, hair and nails to use oxygen and in hydrating the skin by trapping moisture in the cells. Some common skin problems, such as acne, blackheads and whiteheads, are caused by dirt and oil trapped in the pores of the skin. Almond milk contains essential fatty acids. They are important in controlling the amount of oil secreted by the sebaceous glands.
