Helen Bond, Consultant Dietitian for the Blue Diamond Milk Monitor report
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- Numerous studies are backing up what Mother Nature has long known: that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is a powerful ally in the battle for a healthier you, and a healthier planet. As a result, many leading health bodies, including the World Health Organisation are emphasising that we should be eating a nutritious diet based on a variety of foods originating mainly from plants, rather than animals in their recommendations to promote good health
- Almond milk is 100% vegetarian, so it's a refreshing option for both vegetarians and vegans
- It's also free from the milk sugar lactose, milk protein, gluten and soya, making it an option for those with dairy intolerances and other dietary needs
- The 2015 Milk Monitor Report, by Blue Diamond, revealed that 70% of those who drink almond milk say it tastes better than traditional cow's milk
- The Milk Monitor Report also showed that almond milk leads the way when it comes to perceived health benefits compared to other milk alternatives, with 4 in 10 (38%) saying that it's good for their digestive health and 30% saying it helps reduce bloating.
- Unsweetened almond milk contains only naturally occurring sugars, but it's still packed with the delicious taste of those scrumptious almonds
- Unsweetened almond milk has less calories than skimmed dairy milk and unsweetened soya
- Unsweetened almond milk is also naturally low in fat and saturated fat
- Almond milk is incredibly versatile - it's great as a drink on its own, for cooking and in baking, making smoothies, poured over your morning breakfast cereal or in your favourite pick-me-up latte
- A good source of calcium - a 200ml glass of almond milk supplies 30% of the nutrient reference value for calcium. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, muscle function and healthy energy release