Talk about milk

Why replace cow's milk with vegetable milk? This is an issue that is currently working

on a large number of people. While all (or most) of us have been accustomed to consuming dairy products from a very young age, this practice is now being challenged with the new food guide. Dairy products are no longer a separate group. Plant milks are the new star products of healthy eating. Generally low in fat and rich in vitamins and minerals, they facilitate digestion and promote weight loss. Each kind of vegetable milk offers several health benefits. They are classified into three categories:

Oil milks

They are made from hazelnuts, almonds, coconuts, cashews and other nuts. These dried fruits are very rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, calcium and iron. Almond milk, for example, helps with digestion while reducing cholesterol. For its part, coconut milk fortifies the bones and reduces hypertension.

Legume milks

In this category, there is soy, peas, chickpeas and beans. These pulses are excellent sources of calcium, iron and magnesium. Soymilk is very rich in protein, prevents breast cancer and reduces the risk of cardiac arrest. Chickpeas are an ally to prevent anemia and constipation.

Milk milks

These milks made from rice, quinoa, wheat, oats are a source of fiber, vitamins, calcium and iron. Oat milk, for example, increases the feeling of fullness and prevents diabetes. As for rice milk, it does not contain gluten and is therefore ideal for people with celiac disease. What you must remember ? Alternate plant milks that you find in the trade to diversify your nutritional intake. If you make them homemade, the choice is even wider. From an environmental point of view, vegetable milk is once again the big winner. A scientific study suggests that greenhouse gas emissions used in the production of herbal milks are lower than those of dairy milk. Are all plant milks equal? NO. Here is an image explaining the impacts of each category of milk.

It is important to remember that even almond milk requires less water than dairy milk. You want to adopt vegetable milk, but do not know what to take? Choose your plant milks according to the use you want to make. Which one to drink? "Vegetable milks have different tastes, it may be necessary that you taste several to find the one that suits you as a drink.For me, the best is chocolate almond milk.To cook, soy milk ideally, it behaves almost like cow's milk in the kitchen, in fact, soy milk can be used instead of cow's milk in all dishes, while almond milk is easy to use. Use in recipes for cookies, purees and cakes, while oatmeal is ideal for your smoothies, just like in soups, and finally, hazelnut milk, which has a more distinct taste than milk. Almond will give a smoothness to your dishes.The real must with plant milks is that it is quite possible to make them at home ... provided you take time! In addition, it will be cheaper than to buy them at the grocery store.The technique is done in three stages: grinding, adding water then filtering.For the realization of certain milks, is added a cooking step (several tutorials available on the web). Here are two blog links to inspire you!

There is Virginie, alias chefNini Chefnini blog: HERE

There is Julie aka Jujube blog Jujube in the kitchen: HERE

Keep your milk plant fresh, in an airtight jar. The shelf life is the same as that of a pack of milk started. In addition, when homemade, vegetable milk becomes a formula without waste and can be flavored according to our mood.

Tell me in comment your favorite milk flavor?