Due to lactose intolerance or allergy to cow's milk proteins or other health, religious or ethical issues, some people can’t or choose not to consume dairy products . Vegetable drinks , made with dried nuts are a good alternative , with the following advantages : does not contain lactose; have low levels of fat and cholesterol; are easily digestible; minimal protein content, being a good option for kidney patients. The health benefits of dried nuts Nuts, almonds, hazelnuts or cashews are dried nuts , that is, rich in unsaturated fat, protein and fiber. Because they have a high content of dietary fiber, they are important for the balance of intestinal transit and satiety . They are rich in vitamin E, B vitamins, folic acid and minerals such as selenium, zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Recipe Ingredients 1 tea cup of peeled almonds * 4 tea cups of water 2 to 3 medjool dates (optional) Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg (optional) Cocoa (optional) * The drink can be made with other dried nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.), seeds (sesame, chufa) or cereals (quinoa, oats, spelt wheat). Preparation Soak the almonds for at least 4 hours. If you use flakes you don't need to soak them, just hydrate them for about 15 minutes; Drain the almonds and wash them; Place four tea cups of water in a blender with a filter; Put the almonds into the filter and grind with a hand blender; Squeeze the contents well and filter the liquid obtained with a thin cloth or a compress; You can use the puree to make almond curd; Add dates and spices to the drink and mash well, for two minutes; Place the drink in a bottle and refrigerate; When the drink is very cold, add cocoa at you own taste. Preparation time: 5 minutes more the soaking time Quantity: 4 people Nutritional information Per 100 mL Per cup (250 mL) Energy (kcal) 9 22,5 Proteins (g) 0,3 0,8 Carbohydrates (g) 0,3 0,8 Lipids (g) 0,7 1,8 Fibre (g) 0,2 0,5 Author : Carolina Santo Meet the Nutrition team of Hospital da Luz network .
