There are many milk alternatives such as soy milk, almond milk, rice milk… My favorite is almond milk. It is made by grinding/pureeing almonds and mixing them with water. It has a slightly nutty flavor, comes in plain, chocolate and vanilla. I prefer the unsweetened as I find the extra sugar unnecessary. Here are some of the benefits:
-No Cholesterol and no saturated fat
-Vegan, lactose and gluten free
-Hormone and antibiotic free
-Rich in Vitamin E
-Good source of Vitamin D and Calcium
-Contains minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and iron
-Rich in fatty acids (which are good for the skin)
As with other nut products, almond milk should not be given to young children until allergies are known and should not be used in infant formula.
I use almond milk to make shakes. I sometimes prefer to make a shake when I don’t have time to make breakfast. What I like to put in mine is:
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop natural (plain) whey protein powder
1 cup of berries
Blend
I also use it for dessert after tough evening workouts:
1c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop natural (plain) whey protein powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 apple chopped up
1 tsp slivered almonds
3/21/10
3/15/10
What's cooking tonight
My dinner with Adam Eskin, owner of The Pump Energy Food, got rescheduled so I can play in the kitchen tonight. Last week I had a fantastic dinner at Fairway Cafe, yes it is upstair from the supermarket, whole roasted branzino with fennel, sea salt & olive oil. Is it possible to make something as good at home? I am going to try. I found this recipe in Cooking Light http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1963966. Wish me luck!
3/10/10
Registered Dietitian Day
I thought today would be the perfect time to start my blog and celebrate my amazing job. I am so fortunate to wake up daily and go to a job that not only helps others but also helps me. I learn from my clients, family and friends as we all travel through our days trying to maintain a healthy life.
March is also National Nutrition Month! What a great way to end off the winter season with an entire month dedicated to the importance of eating right and physical activity. Find out more about the American Dietetic Association's annually sponsored campaign by visiting, www.eatright.org/NNM. Informative nutrition reading lists and educational resources, promotional ideas, interactive games and activities, and more can all be found through the site.
One great way to participate in National Nutrition Month is getting involved with First Lady Michelle Obama's recent "Let's Move" campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.
Join the campaign and help schools provide healthier food for students, encourage kids to be more physically active, give parents support they need, and make healthy food affordable all over the country. Please visit, www.letsmove.gov for specific ways to get involved. Stay connected through facebook - www.facebook.com/letsmove!
March is also National Nutrition Month! What a great way to end off the winter season with an entire month dedicated to the importance of eating right and physical activity. Find out more about the American Dietetic Association's annually sponsored campaign by visiting, www.eatright.org/NNM. Informative nutrition reading lists and educational resources, promotional ideas, interactive games and activities, and more can all be found through the site.
One great way to participate in National Nutrition Month is getting involved with First Lady Michelle Obama's recent "Let's Move" campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.
Join the campaign and help schools provide healthier food for students, encourage kids to be more physically active, give parents support they need, and make healthy food affordable all over the country. Please visit, www.letsmove.gov for specific ways to get involved. Stay connected through facebook - www.facebook.com/letsmove!
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