Almond Drink Recipe With Healthy Nuts

No. Of Servings:     1 Servings
Preparation Time:   10 to 15 Minutes
Cooking Time:        10 to 15 Minutes

Almond Drink Recipe Ingredients:

• Crushed almonds
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup
• 8 ounces of milk
• 2 to 3 cubes of ice
• Dash of coffee
• 1 shot of coffee liqueur optional

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until it achieves a smooth consistency. Add sugar to taste if required. Serve chilled for best results.

Health Tips:

• 1 cup or 95.0 grams of almonds contains 546 calories. Almonds have no cholesterol and are very low in sodium. They are also low in sugar. Almonds are found to be high in magnesium and manganese.
• Frequent nut eating helps in promoting and improving one’s health. It is particularly useful for those suffering from heart diseases.
• Almonds can be consumed by all kinds of people be they meat eaters, vegetarians, fat people, thin people, old or the young. Almonds belong to the nut family that is viewed as fatty foods. But research has found that consumption of these nuts do not make the person gain any weight.
• According to recent studies almonds have been found to help reduce a person’s cholesterol. One study done on men who had high levels of cholesterol showed that consumption of almond butter, and also consumption of  raw and dry-roasted almonds, helped the men to reduce their cholesterol levels within a span of a month.
• Almonds are found to be high with monounsaturated fats. This helps to improve a person’s lipid profile and also decrease their heart disease risks. Eating raw organic almonds as opposed to the roasted variety help avoid the creation of some dangerous acrylamides.
• Some studies are underway on whether heating nuts to great temperatures changes the healthy fats which help make them more beneficial for the heart. Heat has certain abilities that help in changing the chemical bonds that can affect the structures in fats.
• High heat applied on some substances can also raise the formation of free radicals. These are known to have a damaging effect on the human body by in turn damaging the DNA or the genetic material.
• Almonds can be added to curries, seasonings, salads etc. you can even make a nut butter using roasted almonds. They add a great taste to the food and are also a great addition to one’s morning breakfast.
• Soaking almonds overnight and then consuming the next morning is known to have many health benefits.