Almond Milk

I love my lattes and cappuccinos in the morning, so trying to find a substitute for milk was a must but actually not as difficult as I thought. It's a great alternative for those, like me, who are lactose-intolerant as it's easy to digest. Plus it contains a lot of potassium and magnesium which I need. First try of almond milk, steamed and foamed, was so much better than I expected.  The nutty sweetness adds so much to the espresso and its low 40 calories per 8oz. make it any even better choice than regular milk! 

Some facts about Almond milk:

• Almond milk is made by crushing and straining whole soaked almonds.
• Contains high amounts of Vitamin E which keeps skin, hair and nails strong, healthy and shiny. It's rich in vitamins and minerals and very high in antioxidants. 
• It can also promote a healthy heart. There are only 5mgs of sodium and no cholesterol in a typical serving. The low amount of sodium, lack of cholesterol and presence of around 150mg of Potassium within the milk helps keep blood pressure levels normal and aids in maintaining a healthy heart.
• Almond milk has such as low amount of simple sugars, thus has  a low glycemic rate; it is easily and fully digested and the body can use it for energy.
• It contains 25% of your daily recommended Vitamin D intake and 30% of calcium both of which aid in building and maintaining strong healthy bones. Having strong bones is paramount in fighting off the risk of osteoporosis in later life.