Vegetable milk is a raw food product and extremely healthy. Preparing such milk is easy and simple, although it takes some time.
Vegetable milk is consumed by those people who, for ethical reasons or for health reasons, refuse milk of animal origin. Also, such an analogue of liquid food is suitable for those Orthodox Christians who observe long fasts preceding the Great Holidays and abstain from food of animal origin on one-day fasts on Wednesdays and Fridays.
How to prepare vegetable milk?
In order to make plant-based milk, you will need any seeds or nuts. You will also need clean fresh water. From special devices, you will need a small sieve, gauze or cotton cloth, two containers of the required size. The ratio of seeds or nuts and water is as follows: 1, 2 - 1, 5 liters of water are taken per 100 grams of raw materials.
In a container of a suitable size, for example, a 1 liter glass jar, pour the washed peeled seeds or nuts. Pour 500 ml of cold water here. We leave at room temperature for a period of 1 to 12 hours. Soaking time depends on the type of seeds or nuts used to prepare the plant milk. After the specified time has elapsed, the seeds, together with water, are wiped as much as possible with an immersion blender. The liquid is strained with a sieve and gauze into a free container of a larger volume. Then topped up to a volume of 1, 2 - 1, 5 liters.
The remaining pomace can be used to prepare various cereals, sauces, desserts.
Why is vegetable milk good for you?
Vegetable milk takes useful properties from the product from which it is produced.
So, it is rich in vitamins of group B, vitamin E, from micronutrients it contains, among other things, iron, and from macronutrients it contains magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. This makes sunflower seed milk a useful product in the diet of pregnant and lactating women. Such milk is also a supplier of valuable and easily digestible vegetable protein. Due to the content of these substances, milk from sunflower seeds is useful for patients with diabetes mellitus to improve the general condition, as well as for the prevention of complications caused by endocrine disorders. This milk helps to cope with the seasonal blues and depression caused by frequent stress. This is possible due to the high content of magnesium and vitamin B6 in sunflower seeds. In general, these substances have a positive effect on the state of the nervous system.
useful in the composition of vitamins A, C, E, and B vitamins, as well as substances such as magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus and zinc. Due to the high content of folic acid or vitamin B9 and zinc in pumpkin milk, the reproductive function of men improves, because the lack of these substances leads to a loss of sperm motility. As you know, a mature human body loses its ability to absorb calcium contained in milk and dairy products of animal origin, which, with age, leads to thinning of bone tissue, osteoporosis, and frequent fractures associated with age-related fragility of bones. Milk from pumpkin seeds contains a sufficient amount of calcium that is easily assimilated at any age, as well as other substances necessary for the successful absorption of this element. Pumpkin seed milk can be used to prevent iron deficiency anemia.
In terms of its beneficial properties, almond milk is similar to any other plant milk. However, there are also differences. For example, almond milk is high in vitamin D. And along with calcium and phosphorus, which are also present in this product, regular consumption of almond milk helps to strengthen bones and teeth, gives beauty to the skin, hair, nails. And a large amount of vitamin A in milk from almond kernels helps to improve and preserve vision. B vitamins and magnesium in almond milk strengthens the nervous system. And in conjunction with vitamin E, which also contains almond milk in abundance, this product reduces the risk of miscarriage and is indicated for a woman who has been diagnosed with the threat of termination of pregnancy at various stages of gestation. The high potassium content makes almond milk beneficial for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
has a somewhat specific sweetish and slightly astringent taste. Nevertheless, this milk is very healthy. First of all, the benefits of soybean milk are due to the incredibly high content of highly digestible protein. For the prevention of exacerbation of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, it is useful to introduce soy milk into your diet. But you should be careful during periods of exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, since a high fiber content in such periods in the diet is undesirable. Soy milk can be used to prevent hormonal disorders in women. It especially helps to support the endocrine system during periods associated with hormonal instability. This is during menopause, pregnancy, puberty. It is also useful to introduce milk obtained from soybeans into the daily diet of a woman suffering from hirsutism or increased male-pattern hair. The phytoestrogens found in soybeans can help deal with this problem. Also, the use of soy milk has a positive effect on the external beauty of a woman, which is manifested in the improvement, with regular use of this product, the condition of the skin, hair, improvement of complexion and the appearance of shine in the eyes. This is also due to the high phytoestrogen content of soy.
is a champion in calcium content. At the same time, it has a not very pleasant bitter taste.
Vegetable milk can be used not only in its pure form, but also as an addition to tea or coffee, as part of milkshakes with various additives (bananas, berries, dates, spices, honey).
