We wanted to share this with you because we´ve realised that there has been some confusion between pre-packaged and homemade vegan milks and people who believe that they´re nutritionally equal. This is not the case an alony with the price difference and environmental impact, it is much better to consume homemade plant milks whenever possible. Why? 1-The main difference is the … [Read more...]
How to calcify homemade vegan milks
When people start following a vegan or vegetarian diet they are concerned about some nutrients as calcium or protein. But dairy free options are rich in this nutrients if you know how to keep them. Some people whose prefer lactose free options ask us about how to calcify homemade vegan milks, so we have made a list about which vegetables and seeds are rich in calcium, to help you improve the … [Read more...]
Drink cow milk, plant milks don’t exist.
Last year we noticed some “attacks” on plant milks from the global market. It´s not strange, because we know about the economic power and media influence that the big transnational dairy companies have. Almond milk is not very nutritious and it´s not ecological, Rice milk is poisonous to children The term "vegetable milk" leads to confusion and should be banned We don´t want to stoke the fire … [Read more...]
Which nutrients are passed from the seed to the homemade plant milk ?
Since we started the " Chufamix " adventure we have the curiosity to answer the following question : Which of the seed´s nutrients , from nuts or cereals are maintained in the homemade plant milk ? We know that as far as packaged plant milk is concerned, during the processes of sterilization and pasteurization most of the nutrients of the raw seed are removed. Enzymes, amino acids and vitamins … [Read more...]
How to improve vegan milks with teas
Tea is a very healthy drink. Teas and infusions are often taken for breakfast, meals, at tea time... we take them for pleasure or for medical purposes such as to help digestion, to sleep, to heal the flu... Why not include them in our homemade vegan milks? Obtain a natural and healthy milk easily. Preparation Methods Traditional method: First you have to heat up water in a pot (1 … [Read more...]