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Almonds are among the healthiest foods in the world. Aside from its great taste and nutrition value; almonds, and specifically almond milk, are a healthy alternative to cow\u2019s milk.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re lactose intolerant or you simply prefer the taste of almond milk, grinding or juicing almonds is a great alternative that we should all give-a-try.<\/p>\n
Almond milk also has great shelf life thanks to its type of protein, which is different from those found in cow\u2019s milk. Since almond milk is not an animal product, it contains neither saturated fat nor cholesterol.\u00a0Almond milk is lower in both fat and calories than reduced-fat cow’s milk. One cup of vanilla-flavored and sweetened almond milk contains about 90 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, compared to the 120 calories and 5 grams of fat in 1 cup of cow’s milk \u2013 though these numbers vary greatly by brand and type.<\/p>\n
Here are 5 reasons why you should drink almond milk:<\/p>\n