Chia and Cashew Milk

I make my own nut mylk and always try to cycle the nuts to get various nutrients. You can also create an intolerance if you have the same thing over and over again. 

I've also been concerned about the imbalance of omega 6's (from nuts) to omega 3's. You really want an equal amount of omega 3 to 6's or it can create inflammation. 

Adding chia seeds will increase the omega 3 ratio of your nut mylk.  Don’t be fooled by the size… these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.

Chia info... 

A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contain:

• Fiber: 11 grams.

• Protein: 4 grams.

• Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s).

• Calcium: 18% of the RDA.

• Manganese: 30% of the RDA.

• Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.

• Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup of chia seeds soaked overnight

• 1 cup of cashews soaked over night

• I often add another sort of nut like walnuts or seeds

METHOD:

• Rinse nuts out.

• Combine nuts and chia seeds in a blender

• Add 3 cups of water

• Blend until smooth

• Pour through a nut bag and squeeze liquid out from the pulp.

• Keep in the fridge and use as per other mylks.