Make Your Own Almond Milk For Weight Loss

Many people have already switched from cow’s milk to almond milk to lose weight. Although the drink is high in calories compared to other plant-based milks, it also contains fiber, amino acids and healthy fats. If you consume it correctly, it will fit perfectly into any diet.

In addition, almond milk contains almost no cholesterol. In addition, it contains a considerable amount of calcium,  which in turn benefits the health of your bones.

Mainly because it is so popular among Hollywood stars, you can buy almond milk in every supermarket these days. However, it is always better to make the natural variant yourself. This way you can be sure that you are getting all the right ingredients, and no chemical additives.

Now let’s take a look at all the benefits of almond milk, and how you can make it at home.

The benefits of almond milk for weight loss

Almond milk has become very popular all over the world as a substitute for cow’s milk. It is suitable not only for people with lactose intolerance and vegans, but also for those who want to watch their weight and health.

The advantages at a glance:

• In terms of nutritional values , almond milk is special because of the omega 3 fatty acids it contains. This is a healthy type of fat that protects the heart. It also lowers cholesterol levels and supports metabolic functions.

• Almond milk contains calcium and magnesium. Because of this, it can strengthen your bones if you drink it regularly. Although it doesn’t contain as many of these nutrients as cow’s milk, it does contain enough that you meet the daily recommended amount.
• Finally, almond milk also contains  amino acids. As you may know, these are essential for losing weight and increasing your muscle mass. In addition, they improve your sports performance and reduce the risk of injuries.

How to make your own almond milk for weight loss

It takes little time and effort to make your own almond milk for weight loss. It is also a lot healthier than the almond milk you can buy in the supermarket. That’s because your homemade almond milk contains no preservatives or chemical additives.

Ingredients

• 150 grams of raw almonds
• 1.5 liters of water

Preparation

• Soak the almonds in 500 ml of water.
• Leave them in the water for 8 hours or overnight.
• Then drain the water and put the almonds in a blender.
• Add the rest of the water.
• Blend everything for a few minutes, until the mixture turns white and foamy.
• Then strain the mixture. Preferably use a towel for this. That gives the best result.

• Finally, store the milk in a glass jar with a lid.

Tip: for extra taste you can add a little cinnamon or honey.

How do you drink it?

• Drink a cup of almond milk during breakfast or as a snack.
• If you like it, use it as a base for your fruit or vegetable smoothies. 
• Note: almond milk contains quite a few calories compared to other plant-based milks. So it is good not to overdo your intake.

What do you do with the leftover almond flour?

After you have sieved the almond milk, you will be left with a fine powder that you can use perfectly for another healthy recipe!

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
• While the oven is heating up, sprinkle the baking tray with the almond flour. 
• Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until completely dried.
• Use this flour as a substitute for the processed flours when you bake cookies, bread or anything else.

Contraindications

Although almond milk can be very healthy for weight loss, you should also consider the negative sides.

In the following cases, you should consult a doctor before drinking almond milk:

• People with a metabolic disorder.

• Women who are pregnant.
• With certain other diseases.

Some other important things:

• Too much almond milk consumption can  hinder the absorption of iodine.
• It also contains ingredients that can irritate the thyroid gland and cause inflammation.
• It is not recommended for babies.
• Almond milk contains tyrosine, which means that if consumed too high, it can trigger migraines.

In summary, almond milk can be very good for you if you want to lose weight. However, in certain cases it can also have negative effects.