Is almond milk a healthy alternative?!
Is almond milk a healthy alternative?
I've been drinking soy for a while now, but I find it's a bit hard on my digestive system. I'm looking for an anternative and wondering about almond milk and how it compares to rice milk? For example, what are the benefits and downsides of switching to almond milk, what is the best vegan alternative to milk/soymilk, and which types have the most fat, calories, carbs, etc.? pretty much looking for any accurate information you have, thanks a lot!
Answers:
Almonds are high in protein, containing about 20%. One ounce contains 12% of our daily protein needs. Because almonds are a plant food, they contain no cholesterol.
Vitamin E, considered a powerful antioxidant with cancer-fighting qualities, is plentiful in almonds. They're also high in magnesium, containing even more than spinach.
Almonds are abundant in phosphorus, which is good for bones and teeth. One ounce (28 g) contains 143 mg of phosphorus. They also contain potassium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and more calcium then any other nut.
I don't think it has much nutritional value and I didn't care for the taste.
I don't know who gave me thumbs down, but it lacks in protein and calcium, the two reasons I drink any milk substitutes.
Also, eating almods may be good for you but the milk doesn't have the same nutritional value.
rice milk has a little bit more vitamins in it. and has only 20 calories. it also has a lot of potassium in it too.