Almonds are a healthy, savory snack, packed with protein, fiber and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids. Most people are aware of their health benefits and how to incorporate almonds into a healthy diet, but it is less well known that soaking almonds can unlock more health benefits and make them easier to digest. Soaking almonds increases the amount of nutrients and vitamins your body absorbs from the food, making it a simple and effective way to improve this healthy nut.
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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DIGESTION
Almonds contain an enzyme inhibitor in their brown skin that protects the nut until the proper levels of sunlight and moisture allow it to germinate. Since the nut does not release its enzymes until those conditions have been reached, eating almonds without removing the inhibitor limits the nutrients your body can absorb and makes the almond difficult to digest. By soaking almonds, you provide the moisture that makes the almond shed its skin and release its enzymes. The process works with most nuts and seeds.
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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HOW TO
To soak almonds, you need raw almonds, water and a bowl. Purchase raw, organic almonds if possible. Place the almonds in a large bowl and cover them with 2 cups of water per 1/2 cup of almonds. Soak the almonds overnight, then drain and store them in the refrigerator using plastic bags or jars. Almonds will remain fresh for up to a week after soaking with proper storage.
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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Errrrr...I have to admit I kinda chuckled when I read "soak your nuts"....does that make me a bad person?? Sorry, my bad Mamamc.....
17 Jan 18 by member: Steven Lloyd
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Wow! fantastic info!!! Never heard this before. Thank you.
17 Jan 18 by member: sb1212
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No, photo and caption were for attention. A lot of people don’t know that they are supposed to be soaking their nuts 😜 I have been using this method for many years... and thought I’d share!! Soaked cashews are 👌
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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@sb1212 you’re welcome. Hoping to share more of my nutritional info/methods that I use while I am here. I am always learning from others here, so I figure I should share 😉
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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it true that not doing this can poison you?
17 Jan 18 by member: Sonny1523
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Really I have never heard of this.I love nuts but eat just a few now and then.
17 Jan 18 by member: sandycatiller
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VERY informational...thanks for sharing!
17 Jan 18 by member: staceyd1
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LMAO love it!
#keepCALMandKETOon
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@sonny1523 it isn’t “poisoning” you but it does have toxic/harmful enzymes that are best not ingested... in moderation almonds probably won’t hurt you. But if you eat a lot of them... I’d suggest soaking them, I soak them and peel them...
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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@sandycatiller soaking them just makes them more easy to digest and also more beneficial, if you eat them often I really encourage you to soak them, occasionally eating them isn’t as big of a deal. But I always try to get the most from the foods I eat. Just like you should always eat certain foods together so you can absorb the nutrients properly.
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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@stacey you’re welcome...
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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Soaking and sprouting legumes as well I’ve heard. Do you have info on time for sprouting? I know it’s much healthier to eat legumes after they have started to sprout, but I don’t know how long, etc. 🤷🏻♀️
17 Jan 18 by member: smprowett
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thanks for sharing this - so is this for all nuts and just soaking in water? thanks
17 Jan 18 by member: tahoebrun
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Most raw nuts should be soaked.
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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@smprowett yes I'll post tomorrow about sprouting, I do plan to sprout some stuff soon, so I'll just do it tomorrow!
17 Jan 18 by member: mamamc7
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17 Jan 18 by member: staceyd1
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