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Raw almond milk is currently gaining some serious popularity among young mothers and teenagers. It is also popular among health concerned people or healthy enthusiasts.
A number of celebrities have also made some postings about this drink on Instagram. Celebs such as Alice Norin, Andien, fashion blogger Diana Rikasari, and health conscious photographer Andra Alodita.
Milk made out of almonds is a healthy alternative for those who are allergic to cow milk or lactose intolerant.
What are the nutritional contents of almond milk and what are the benefits if consumed on a regular basis?
Numerous studies have proven the efficacy of almond milk in maintaining good health. In the framework of the National Nut Day in the United States, a study of peanut sundries was carried out. This year it focuses on almonds.
The study found that almond is high in fiber and protein. Almond also contains 15 essential nutrients. Some of these include biotin, vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium, and potassium which is also an antioxidant effective in preventing disruption of the blood vessels and coronary heart disease.
Almond is also beneficial to reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. According to a study done at the University of Toronto in Canada, consumption of 2.5 ounces of almonds every day can lower LDL raise HDL (good cholesterol). Almond contains antioxidant flavonoids that counteract the body from free radical attack.
Furthermore, almonds are also beneficial when consumed in liquid form. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders proved that almonds can help people who are overweight to lose weight faster compared with a diet high in complex carbohydrates. Consuming almonds also reduces body fat, waist size and excess fluid.
A total of 65 people who are overweight and obesity were included in the study. The group of respondents who regularly eat almonds for six months lost body weight by 18%, waistlines shrinked down by 14 percent and eroded his body fat by 30 percent. Almond diet also helps to lower body mass index up to 62 percent, a greater decline than a diet of complex carbohydrates.
Despite being healthy and all, almond consumption should not be excessive. It still contains calories and fat even though not as much as you would find in animal protein. Nutrition expert Amanda Hamilton advised to eat no more than one almond handful hands every day, and serve as a healthy snack. Almond milk, which is not given additional ingredients other than water provide the same nutrients as whole almonds. But to get the benefit of more fiber, almonds should be consumed as a whole.
