RE: Re: A question about almond milk

[Guest guest]

Renita,Remember that fat DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you should worry about. Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more. The 40 calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the 60 calorie one has. My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count. If you continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what I call Radiant Health. To your health, Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water” Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: Re: A question about almond milk Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar productthanks for your direction on this Renita >> Hi ,> > I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with> some updates) last week.> You can read it here (and with pictures):> http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-recipe/> > In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25> gm> Chia gel (also instructions in the above> recipe) is 2.5 gm> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.> > The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.> > If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.> > -- > ~~In Messiah Yeshua,> Vickilynn Haycraft,> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show> Micah 6:8> http://www.realfoodliving.com> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-prepared/>

[Guest guest]

Bonnie, it sounds like you eat a lot like I do! My health has done nothing but improve since I started eating more coconut butter, coconut oil, and full-fat coconut milks. My weight has stabilized at the low end of where it used to do the "5lb. swing" ;-) My cravings have all but vanished. I've had two periods since I started eating more coconut products, and my PMS was eliminated to the point that both periods "snuck up on my and caught me by surprise" which has NEVER happened in my life prior to this!!! My other fats include raw cow's milk cream, homemade raw butter, avocado, and the occasional hand full of walnuts, brazil nuts (2-3 at a time), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds.My only source of carbs comes from the veggies I eat. I eat about 1/2 lb. of dark green leafy veggies per day + loads of other veggies, but mostly: green beans, green peas, carrots, squashes, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery.I do keep a tight reign on the nuts (limit the amount I eat) because I found that I can tend to gain weight more if I eat too much. In my reading of, "Eat Fat, Lose Fat" by Sally Fallon and Dr. Enig, I learned that it takes more calories to digest coconut oil products than they provide, so the coconut oil products promote weight loss, but not so with the other sources of fat.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Oct 13, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Bonnie wrote:

Renita,Remember that fat DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you should worry about. Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more. The 40 calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the 60 calorie one has. My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count. If you continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what I call Radiant Health. To your health, Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water” Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: Re: A question about almond milk Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar productthanks for your direction on this Renita >> Hi ,> > I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with> some updates) last week.> You can read it here (and with pictures):> http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-recipe/> > In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25> gm> Chia gel (also instructions in the above> recipe) is 2.5 gm> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.> > The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.> > If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.> > -- > ~~In Messiah Yeshua,> Vickilynn Haycraft,> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show> Micah 6:8> http://www.realfoodliving.com> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-prepared/>

[Guest guest]

I try to limit my carbs and keep to using good whole foods. I use organic butter, wilderness family naturals coconut oil, full fat coconut milk, raw soaked almonds, avocado etc. I work with my clients about using grass fed meats, wild fish, organic eggs, lots of whole vegetables and fruits and lots of wild and raw greens. It’s amazing how we can change people’s health by using “real food” and staying away from processed foods. Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water” Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:23 AM Subject: Re: Re: A question about almond milk Bonnie, it sounds like you eat a lot like I do! My health has done nothing but improve since I started eating more coconut butter, coconut oil, and full-fat coconut milks. My weight has stabilized at the low end of where it used to do the " 5lb. swing " ;-) My cravings have all but vanished. I've had two periods since I started eating more coconut products, and my PMS was eliminated to the point that both periods " snuck up on my and caught me by surprise " which has NEVER happened in my life prior to this!!! My other fats include raw cow's milk cream, homemade raw butter, avocado, and the occasional hand full of walnuts, brazil nuts (2-3 at a time), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds. My only source of carbs comes from the veggies I eat. I eat about 1/2 lb. of dark green leafy veggies per day + loads of other veggies, but mostly: green beans, green peas, carrots, squashes, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery. I do keep a tight reign on the nuts (limit the amount I eat) because I found that I can tend to gain weight more if I eat too much. In my reading of, " Eat Fat, Lose Fat " by Sally Fallon and Dr. Enig, I learned that it takes more calories to digest coconut oil products than they provide, so the coconut oil products promote weight loss, but not so with the other sources of fat. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< On Oct 13, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Bonnie wrote: Renita,Remember that fat DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you should worry about. Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more. The 40 calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the 60 calorie one has. My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count. If you continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what I call Radiant Health. To your health, Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water” Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: Re: A question about almond milk Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar productthanks for your direction on this Renita >> Hi ,> > I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with> some updates) last week.> You can read it here (and with pictures):> http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-recipe/> > In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25> gm> Chia gel (also instructions in the above> recipe) is 2.5 gm> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.> > The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.> > If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.> > -- > ~~In Messiah Yeshua,> Vickilynn Haycraft,> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show> Micah 6:8> http://www.realfoodliving.com> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-prepared/>

[Guest guest]

Ok so I know you guys are trying to lose weight but I have been desperately

trying to gain healthy weight. My body was shocked at first, but let me tell you

guys I was at 117 before my VM...Today I weighed in at 120. I've only eaten

thing's from the VM. So far Tortilla Soup is my favorite and to my surprise my

entire families. Last night both my children asked for it again. So of course we

made it. My daughter has never knowingly eaten a veggie. Last night as I sat in

my chair my hubby sat up for me, my daughter cut up the cabbage, squash,

zucchini; well everything. She knew what she was eating and loved it. They

finished it off for lunch today. OHG. Oh and I was able to walk on my own to the

kitchen and stand up for a bit.

Counting Our Blessings,

--- Original Message ---

From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

Sent: October 13, 2011 10/13/11

Subject: Re: Re: A question about almond milk

 

Bonnie, it sounds like you eat a lot like I do!  My health has done nothing but

improve since I started eating more coconut butter, coconut oil, and full-fat

coconut milks.  My weight has stabilized at the low end of where it used to do

the " 5lb. swing " ;-)  My cravings have all but vanished.  I've had two periods

since I started eating more coconut products, and my PMS was eliminated to the

point that both periods " snuck up on my and caught me by surprise " which has

NEVER happened in my life prior to this!!!  

My other fats include raw cow's milk cream, homemade raw butter, avocado, and

the occasional hand full of walnuts, brazil nuts (2-3 at a time), pumpkin seeds,

sunflower seeds, and almonds.

My only source of carbs comes from the veggies I eat.  I eat about 1/2 lb. of

dark green leafy veggies per day + loads of other veggies, but mostly:  green

beans, green peas, carrots, squashes, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery.

I do keep a tight reign on the nuts (limit the amount I eat) because I found

that I can tend to gain weight more if I eat too much.  In my reading of, " Eat

Fat, Lose Fat " by Sally Fallon and Dr. Enig, I learned that it takes more

calories to digest coconut oil products than they provide, so the coconut oil

products promote weight loss, but not so with the other sources of fat.    

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Oct 13, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Bonnie wrote:

 

Renita,

Remember that fat  DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you

should worry about.  Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy

brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more.   The 40

calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the

60 calorie one has.

 

My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make

the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count.  If you

continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of

fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what

I call Radiant Health.

 

To your health,

 

Bonnie

www.bonniesherbals.com

“creating radiance with herbs and waterâ€

 

Coming soon:  we are rebranding, our new name will be

www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com   please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to

your address book.   Also, please like our new fan page

www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com  We’ll have lots of new information

coming your way

 

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM

Subject: Re: A question about almond milk

 

 

Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question

is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?

I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of

almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..

I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is

only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar product

thanks for your direction on this

Renita

>

> Hi ,

>

> I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with

> some updates) last week.

> You can read it here (and with pictures):

>

http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-rec\

ipe/

>

> In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25

> gm

> Chia gel (also instructions in the above

> recipe) is 2.5 gm

> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.

>

> The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.

>

> If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.

>

> --

> ~~In Messiah Yeshua,

> Vickilynn Haycraft,

> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show

> Micah 6:8

> http://www.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

>

http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-pre\

pared/

>

[Guest guest]

PRAISE GOD! Woo Hoo! I was worried about you after you mentioned eating the Tortilla Soup then we didn't hear from you for a while. I was afraid the soup didn't set well with you. I am SO RELIEVED and SO HAPPY to hear that you have gained 3lbs. Yea Hoooooo!The Tortilla Soup is a pretty healthy concoction overall.I had a customer at a show once who wanted to taste the tortilla soup but had diverticulits, and I had already put the beans and corn and chips in. The crowd wasn't big, so after serving everyone I blended what was left in the container back to a liquid, he loved it and I tried it and it was really good to me too!Do you think your body is ready for protein? You can add chicken to the Tortilla Soup and blend it all to a liquid. I've taken left over chicken soup and blended it into a hot puree and loved it!Oh, and it is SO COOL that your daughter is participating in the preparation and learning about healthy veggies AND how they can taste so good!You are an inspiration . I'm praying for increased health and wellness.

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Oct 13, 2011, at 5:15 PM, jadacaden@... wrote:

Ok so I know you guys are trying to lose weight but I have been desperately trying to gain healthy weight. My body was shocked at first, but let me tell you guys I was at 117 before my VM...Today I weighed in at 120. I've only eaten thing's from the VM. So far Tortilla Soup is my favorite and to my surprise my entire families. Last night both my children asked for it again. So of course we made it. My daughter has never knowingly eaten a veggie. Last night as I sat in my chair my hubby sat up for me, my daughter cut up the cabbage, squash, zucchini; well everything. She knew what she was eating and loved it. They finished it off for lunch today. OHG. Oh and I was able to walk on my own to the kitchen and stand up for a bit.

Counting Our Blessings,

--- Original Message ---

From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>

Sent: October 13, 2011 10/13/11

Subject: Re: Re: A question about almond milk

Bonnie, it sounds like you eat a lot like I do! My health has done nothing but improve since I started eating more coconut butter, coconut oil, and full-fat coconut milks. My weight has stabilized at the low end of where it used to do the "5lb. swing" ;-) My cravings have all but vanished. I've had two periods since I started eating more coconut products, and my PMS was eliminated to the point that both periods "snuck up on my and caught me by surprise" which has NEVER happened in my life prior to this!!!

My other fats include raw cow's milk cream, homemade raw butter, avocado, and the occasional hand full of walnuts, brazil nuts (2-3 at a time), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds.

My only source of carbs comes from the veggies I eat. I eat about 1/2 lb. of dark green leafy veggies per day + loads of other veggies, but mostly: green beans, green peas, carrots, squashes, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery.

I do keep a tight reign on the nuts (limit the amount I eat) because I found that I can tend to gain weight more if I eat too much. In my reading of, "Eat Fat, Lose Fat" by Sally Fallon and Dr. Enig, I learned that it takes more calories to digest coconut oil products than they provide, so the coconut oil products promote weight loss, but not so with the other sources of fat.

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Oct 13, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Bonnie wrote:

Renita,

Remember that fat DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you should worry about. Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more. The 40 calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the 60 calorie one has.

My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count. If you continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what I call Radiant Health.

To your health,

Bonnie

www.bonniesherbals.com

“creating radiance with herbs and water”

Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM

Subject: Re: A question about almond milk

Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?

I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..

I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar product

thanks for your direction on this

Renita

>

> Hi ,

>

> I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with

> some updates) last week.

> You can read it here (and with pictures):

> http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-recipe/

>

> In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25

> gm

> Chia gel (also instructions in the above

> recipe) is 2.5 gm

> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.

>

> The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.

>

> If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.

>

> --

> ~~In Messiah Yeshua,

> Vickilynn Haycraft,

> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show

> Micah 6:8

> http://www.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-prepared/

>

[Guest guest]

How wonderful, I’m so excited that you’re making positive strides towards good health.  Baby steps are really important for you.  Keep with it.  Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water†Coming soon:  we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com   please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book.   Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com  We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of jadacaden@...Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:15 PM Subject: Re: Re: A question about almond milk Ok so I know you guys are trying to lose weight but I have been desperately trying to gain healthy weight. My body was shocked at first, but let me tell you guys I was at 117 before my VM...Today I weighed in at 120. I've only eaten thing's from the VM. So far Tortilla Soup is my favorite and to my surprise my entire families. Last night both my children asked for it again. So of course we made it. My daughter has never knowingly eaten a veggie. Last night as I sat in my chair my hubby sat up for me, my daughter cut up the cabbage, squash, zucchini; well everything. She knew what she was eating and loved it. They finished it off for lunch today. OHG. Oh and I was able to walk on my own to the kitchen and stand up for a bit. Counting Our Blessings, --- Original Message ---From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...>Sent: October 13, 2011 10/13/11 Subject: Re: Re: A question about almond milk Bonnie, it sounds like you eat a lot like I do! My health has done nothing but improve since I started eating more coconut butter, coconut oil, and full-fat coconut milks. My weight has stabilized at the low end of where it used to do the " 5lb. swing " ;-) My cravings have all but vanished. I've had two periods since I started eating more coconut products, and my PMS was eliminated to the point that both periods " snuck up on my and caught me by surprise " which has NEVER happened in my life prior to this!!! My other fats include raw cow's milk cream, homemade raw butter, avocado, and the occasional hand full of walnuts, brazil nuts (2-3 at a time), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and almonds.My only source of carbs comes from the veggies I eat. I eat about 1/2 lb. of dark green leafy veggies per day + loads of other veggies, but mostly: green beans, green peas, carrots, squashes, pumpkin, sweet potato, celery.I do keep a tight reign on the nuts (limit the amount I eat) because I found that I can tend to gain weight more if I eat too much. In my reading of, " Eat Fat, Lose Fat " by Sally Fallon and Dr. Enig, I learned that it takes more calories to digest coconut oil products than they provide, so the coconut oil products promote weight loss, but not so with the other sources of fat. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><On'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><On Oct 13, 2011, at 9:57 AM, Bonnie wrote: Renita,Remember that fat DOES NOT make you fat, it’s more the carbohydrates you should worry about. Our bodies need this good fat in order to have healthy brains, to support our hormones, our skin, digestion and lots more. The 40 calorie almond milk is that because they don’t add in sugars which is what the 60 calorie one has. My suggestion is to use real, whole foods – use raw almonds, soak them, make the almond milk and enjoy it without worrying about the calorie count. If you continue to use whole foods, lots of alkaline vegetables, small amounts of fruit, small amounts of good proteins, coconut oil etc you will stay or get what I call Radiant Health. To your health, Bonnie www.bonniesherbals.com“creating radiance with herbs and water†Coming soon: we are rebranding, our new name will be www.RadiantHealthforLife.com.com please add bonnie@radianthealthforlife to your address book. Also, please like our new fan page www.facebook.com/radianthealthforlife.com We’ll have lots of new information coming your way From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of crenita2Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 9:52 AM Subject: Re: A question about almond milk Vicki just a question.. I am a first time almond milk preparer.. so my question is I see the various amts of almonds and not sure which amt I should pick?I picked up the chia seeds and will begin soaking them but what amount of almonds should I start off with or should I just go directly to the 1/4 ? ..I drink and use commercial almond milk almost exclusively and LOVE that it is only 40 calories per 8 ou. Hopefully I can make a similar productthanks for your direction on this Renita >> Hi ,> > I posted my original VM Almond -Chia recipe a few weeks ago and again (with> some updates) last week.> You can read it here (and with pictures):> http://blog.realfoodliving.com/2011/09/28/luscious-homemade-almond-chia-milk-recipe/> > In my recipe (above) the fat content for the Almond milk per one cup is 2.25> gm> Chia gel (also instructions in the above> recipe) is 2.5 gm> SO, total 4.75 gm for BOTH per one cup. My recipe makes 8 cups.> > The texture is lovely, thick and luscious.> > If however, you want to UP the fat, simply use more almonds than I do.> > -- > ~~In Messiah Yeshua,> Vickilynn Haycraft,> Real Food Living, Examiner.com, Get Real - Get Prepared radio show> Micah 6:8> http://www.realfoodliving.com> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health/get-real-get-prepared/>