Nut Milk 101
Start here to master nut milk. Learn how to make, store, and troubleshoot every blend—plus smart tools, ingredient swaps, and milk comparisons.
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Pumpkin Seed Milk Benefits: Gut Calm, Hormone Support, and Zinc-Rich Glow
Pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) might be tiny, but their nutrient profile is anything but. When turned into milk, they deliver: This seed milk is delightfully creamy without being overly rich—perfect for everything from chia pudding to golden milk nightcaps. Gut Calm You Can Taste If your digestion gets cranky from nuts or heavier milks, pumpkin seed milk is a quiet stabilizer. It’s naturally low in sugar and high in anti-inflammatory fats, making it gentle on the gut lining—especially helpful during stressful cycles or post-travel resets. Want to go deeper into how seed milks differ in digestion, enzymes, and prep? This guide breaks it down clearly: Soaked or Not? The Real Deal on Soaking Nuts for Milk For Hormone Harmony (Especially Luteal Phase) Pumpkin seeds play a starring role in seed cycling—especially during the first half of your luteal phase. Their zinc, manganese, and healthy fats support progesterone production and help reduce PMS symptoms like: This makes pumpkin seed milk an excellent pour to weave into your routine during days 15–21 of your cycle. For a deeper dive into seed cycling (and why this phase matters), check out:What Is Seed Rotation? A Smart Way to Support Your Cycle (With Every Sip) Where It Glows in the Kitchen Pumpkin seed milk isn’t flashy, but it knows how to show up. Try it: It also blends beautifully with other cycle-supporting milks like sesame or flax. If you’re curious which milk fits your skin, gut, and cycle best, don’t miss the quiz that helps you decode which nut milk method actually suits your goals, your body, and your kitchen flow. Think of it as your pour-personalizer—minus the fluff. Comment QUIZ on any post on Instagram, and it pours into your inbox in seconds. The Creamy-Without-the-Clog Tool Some blenders leave pumpkin seed milk gritty or watery. That’s where cold-press machines make their case. The Nama M1 handles pumpkin seeds like a pro—producing a smooth, zinc-packed pour without needing straining or extra prep. Is your fridge secretly hoping for a greener pour?Use Discount Code PLANTPOWER to save on the Nama M1 nut milk maker and their top-tier juicers. Let It Sink In Pumpkin seeds might be humble, but their impact isn’t. With every green pour, you’re giving your gut calm, your hormones a lift, and your skin the kind of glow you can’t fake. And the best part? It’s not a trend. It’s a…
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Nut Milk 101: Mastering Homemade Plant Milk from Soak to Sip
Whether you're a curious beginner or already knee-deep in pulp, this guide unpacks everything you need to master homemade nut milk. From soaking science to seed cycling, storage tips to tool comparisons, this isn’t just a how-to—it’s the foundation for nut milk that actually works with your body.
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Macadamia Milk vs Cashew Milk: Which One’s Creamier, and Which One Wins for Gut Health?
Macadamias pour like melted gelato; cashews bring stealth digest-ease. Which milk wins for smoothie silk, which one calms a jumpy gut, and when should you rotate both into your weekly ritual? This side-by-side breaks down texture, minerals, and flavor so you can pick the perfect pour—no guesswork, no carton compromises.
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Does Soaking Nuts Destroy Nutrients? Here’s What Actually Happens
Does soaking nuts strip away nutrients—or unlock them? You’ve probably seen both claims. This piece cracks the myth wide open, revealing what really happens when nuts take a bath before blending. Spoiler: your gut has a clear favorite.
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Almond Cow vs. Nama M1: Why Cold-Press Wins for Homemade Nut Milk
The nut milk machine everyone’s talking about might not be giving you the pour you actually want. There’s another method—one that changes everything.