- By Ridam Sharma
- Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Best Milk Alternative: In recent years, two food habits have been constantly on the rapid rise: veganism and the other is conscious health choices. And that is the core reason why people are always on the lookout for finding more healthy and dairy-free alternatives. Recently, the Indian guru, Sadhguru, through his Isha Foundation Instagram, stated, “I am particularly passionate about groundnuts because there was a period in his life where he just lived on groundnuts and banana and that’s all.”
Sadhguru believes that soaked groundnuts, also known as peanuts, are a complete food in themselves and is a best milk alternative. Plus, they are a more economical milk alternative and an easily accessible option in India. Additionally, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report, peanuts are packed with high-quality protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, and all 20 amino acids, also including arginine for heart health.
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He also suggests soaking groundnuts is the best thing. Soak them for at least 6 hours to eliminate pitta-provoking properties, which may cause skin rashes or nausea, and increase digestibility.
3 Easy Groundnut Recipes:
1. Eat Soaked Groundnuts
You take a handful of groundnuts, soak them in water for about six hours. Then you can just chew it well and eat it.
2. Groundnut Milk
Blend groundnuts, add fruit, like banana, mango, jackfruit or whatever you like. If you want to add flavours to it, add a little cardamom and honey to it. Just churn it up.
3. Groundnut Porridge
Blend soaked groundnuts, keep it thick in consistency or add some water and make it like milk. Groundnut porridge is like a milkshake.
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Lastly, Sadhguru states that “You drink one large glass of groundnut milk like this. It's a complete diet. This soaked groundnut milk will keep you full for four to five hours. It's a good breakfast, and it takes care of all your calcium requirements, also. It's a good breakfast that you can prepare in three minutes and consume in two minutes. Those people who are hurry in the morning, it keeps you healthy.”
However, it is always recommended to consult an expert before opting for a new diet to know if you are not allergic to the ingredients used in the recipe.