As of the present, almond milk is one of the most popular dairy alternatives in the United States. But, is it that healthy?

Made out of water and almonds or almond butter, almond milk gives out a very irresistible fresh nutty taste with a mixture of different vitamins and nutrients such as calcium, vitamin E, vitamin D, and riboflavin, as posted by Health Line.

Though there is a lot of almond milk in the market, it is still better to make your cup of this fresh goodness. Doing so, you can adjust the number of almonds you want to include in your milk. This doesn't just give you the opportunity to have a stronger taste, but it could also be an outlet for you to benefit more from this beverage.

BEST THINGS ABOUT THE MILK

1. It is low in calories.

Though almonds and other nuts are known to have high calories, the water used to dilute the milk decreases its fat content to 1% and its calories to 39 per cup. This means that you will be able to taste the goodness of this drink without worrying too much of gaining weight, according to Medium.

It is just crucial to remember that calories from the drink depend on its brand though. The reason behind is, some include more almonds and sugar than others.

2. It is lactose-free.

Since this one's made from almonds, this milk contains no animal milk. So may it be you are lactose intolerant or a vegetarian, this drink is just perfect for you.

With this, you can simply enjoy its goodness without worrying about your tummy experiencing discomfort or even to feel guilty of supporting people abusing animals for milk.

3. Can help your bones get stronger.

Originally, almonds don't have high calcium or vitamin D in it, but commercialized brands are already filling that gap by enriching the drink with these nutrients.  

Most of the commercialized and enriched almond milk contains about 25 percent of the recommended daily intake for vitamin D and about 20 to 45 percent of the recommended daily intake for calcium.

Vitamin D and calcium are the perfect partners for keeping your bones healthy. Aside from that, these two nutrients are also responsible for keeping your heart, muscles, nerves, and immune system at its best.

Other good things about almond milk: unsweetened drinks won't raise blood glucose and may reduce the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases.

Given all these, no doubt almond milk is one of the most beneficial drinks available in the market now.