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Nut/Seed Milk (See Page 5, Or Week 2 Recipe
Nut and seed milks are plant-based beverages made by blending nuts or seeds with water and straining the mixture. Their nutrition varies widely by ingredient and whether the product is fortified or sweetened.
Beneficial properties
dairy-free alternative
lactose-free
often fortified with calcium
often fortified with vitamin D
plant-based beverage
Nutritional highlights
Nut and seed milks may provide unsaturated fats and, when fortified, can be significant sources of calcium, vitamin D, and sometimes vitamin B12; protein content varies by type.