Sunflower milk: benefits and properties of a drink rich in calcium

Benefits of sunflower milk, a variety of vegetable drink with interesting nutritional properties, thanks to its calcium and vitamin E content.

The sunflower vegetable drink becomes a different and completely different option when it comes to substituting other drinks of vegetable origin (those made with seeds, cereals or nuts) that are much more known and popular, as for example it could be the case of the vegetable drink of soy, oatmeal or almonds.

It is easily made from the pressing and subsequent extraction of the liquid from sunflower seeds, previously peeled. For its preparation, as we can discover in the article in which we talk about how to make sunflower milk, you can use raw or toasted sunflower seeds, although toasts it is usually usual that they have also been previously salted, so they are not both are advised.

Currently on the market we can find a wide variety of vegetable milks specially made for those people who either do not like animal milk, or – for example – suffer from lactose intolerance.

As you know, lactose intolerance is a more common disorder than is thought, which is estimated to affect approximately 70% of the world population, and which consists of the person having a lactase deficiency, not being able to absorb lactose correctly in the small intestine, passing quickly to the large intestine without breaking down, where it begins to ferment.

Returning again to the topic of plant milks, today we can opt for soy milk or almond milk. Although it is also possible to make them easily at home, as is the case of the so-called sesame milk.

But, do you know that you can also make a curious sunflower milk from sunflower seeds? Today we want to talk to you precisely about its different benefits and properties.

Sunflower milk benefits

From a nutritional point of view, sunflower milk is especially rich in vitamin E, as well as minerals (especially calcium, potassium, magnesium or phosphorus). It also provides healthy proteins and fats.

Precisely when it comes to its healthy fats, its fatty acid content makes it a natural drink when it comes to reducing cardiovascular diseases.

While its high content of magnesium and phosphorus, it is a drink that promotes optimal brain function.

In addition, it is an ideal drink for those people who cannot dairy, thanks above all to its calcium content. Therefore, it is a useful drink for children, pregnant women, athletes and people with osteoporosis.

Nutritional values ​​of sunflower milk

How can we do it at home easily?

Its preparation as we explain in the article How to make sunflower milk is actually very simple. You only need 1 cup of peeled and raw sunflower seeds and 2 cups of water.

Put water in a saucepan and add the sunflower seeds, leaving them to soak for approximately 3 hours. Then, after this time, drain the sunflower seeds well and put them in the blender glass.

Now add the 2 cups of water and beat the sunflower seeds well. It should be a rather homogeneous mixture. To finish, strain the drink with the help of a strainer.