Shelf stable vegan milk may contain stabilizers like carrageenan, guar gum, and xanthan gum. Carrageenan is used as an emulsifier and thickener to improve the taste that can be found in yogurts, dips, cottage cheese, vegan milk, ice cream and other processed foods.
It is important to know that carrageenan has been linked to inflammation of the gut causing digestive issues over time and is not recommended for those who have IBS, Crohn’s disease or any digestive related problems. Most vegan milks have removed carrageenan from their ingredients list including Silk, Almond Breeze and Coconut/Almond Dream. Vegan milks can also contain sugars, and some have up to 16 grams! It’s best to source unsweetened varieties or simply create your own.
Creamy Hemp Milk
Recipe
Yields 7 cups
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup hemp seeds
6 cups filtered water
Optional add ins:
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons real maple syrup (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Method
1. In a high powered blender, add hemp seeds and filtered water.
2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Optional: Add raw cacao powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and/or vanilla.
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Created by: Renee Altman, RHN from Verity Nutrition
Renee was raised in small town Kaslo in the West Kootenays. After graduating, she pursued a health and lifestyle path by enrolling in the Human Kinetics program at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in Kelowna. While attending university, she found her passion not only to be fitness, but also nutrition. In 2012, Renee attended the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Nanaimo, where she specialized in holistic nutrition. She then returned to the Okanagan where she now resides. Renée’s strong belief in healthy practices such as fitness, nutrition, and emotional well-being fit well with the principles of holistic nutrition.
Renee’s method is to ditch the diet and switch to a lifestyle where incorporating nourishing food everyday will have you feeling empowered and revitalized. Her plan will have you forgetting about trendy diets that leave you feeling hungry, irritable, and tired, and instead incorporating natural, alive, and good quality whole foods.
