Here is a list of top 6 alternatives to your regular drinking milk. Read through...
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Your moms and grandmoms may have told you infinite times that milk is a good source of protein, milk is rich in calcium, milk provides energy etc etc. But, how many times have you listened to those words? You must have tried to pinch your nose every time you drank a glass of the sweet white drink. But have you ever thought that this boring drink can turn delicious too? It can even taste more delectable than your favourite fresh lime soda or mango mocktail? If not, then now is the time to think. Milk can be converted into a tasty and healthy drink by making addition of other ingredients like nuts, syrups, fruits and flavours. Here is a list of such top 6 alternatives to your regular drinking milk:
1. Chocolate milk shake: All you need is milk, ice cream (optional), sugar and chocolate syrup or chocolate powder to make this delicious drink at home. Start your day with a glass of chocolate milk shake and give your body the desired choline, calcium, phosphorous and vitamin B-12. A glass of chocolate milk shake is one of the smartest ways to ditch the regular liquid milk.
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2. Strawberry milk shake: 'Tasty bhi, healthy bhi'- the phrase is just prefect to define strawberry milk shake. Strawberry is a superfood rich in vitamin C, potassium, manganese, fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants like polyphenols. The delicious plump red fruit is devoid of fat, cholesterol, and sodium. So, when strawberry is blended with plain milk, it turns the boring food into a delicious healthy drink, rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorous and other nutrients.
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3. Banana Shake: A glass of banana shake is loaded with fibre and calcium. Banana shake is a good source of calories, vitamins and heart healthy protein and fibre. A glass of banana milkshake in the morning acts as an excellent breakfast. It gives energy and keeps you charged up for rest of the day, thanks to calorie the drink contains. The delicious drink acts as a good alternative to junk food and aerated drinks.
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4. Badaam milk: Almond milk, better known as badaam milk, is low in fat, but high in fibre, protein, lipids and energy. The drink provides calcium to bones and teeth and omega fatty acids to heart. Vitamin E present in the drink lends a glowing skin. Almonds present in badaam milk improves brain functioning. To make this tasty and healthy drink, all you need to do is smash soaked almonds, then mix the tiny almond pieces into a glass of plain milk and blend it in a grinder.
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5. Kesar milk: This is an amazing alternative to the regular white milk. Saffron maintains blood pressure, keeps heart diseases at bay, promotes red blood cell production, and fights depression. It also promotes detoxification, body healing, weight loss, fair radiant skin, and combats diabetes. When such a healthy spice is combined with a glass of drink rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, vitamin D and vitamin C, it does wonders to the body. Try for a glass of orangish yellow saffron milk if you are bored of drinking the regular dull milk.
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6. Ice-cream milkshake: This is one of the most delicious drinks that can be made from a glass of regular drinking milk. Add any flavours of ice cream to milk and blend it finely in a mixture. Serve cold and relish the lip smacking taste of ice cream milk shake. At the same time you can satiate your tongue and gift your body the adequate amount of calcium, phosphorous and magnesium.
These alternatives to regular milk can be made easily at home. There is no need to rare ingredients or high-end kitchen appliances. Also, these are quick to make. Give a try and enjoy the taste and health benefits of that boring packet of white drink that is delivered to every home early morning.