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blog, Health | March 23, 2016September 14, 2020

Why You Need To Soak Your Nuts, Seeds & Grains

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Nuts, seeds and grains are a part of most peoples’ diets for good reason as they contain some great nutrition. Did you realise though, when not prepared correctly, that they contain substances that interfere with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients?

If you enjoy eating these foods on a consistent basis then keep reading so you can learn how to prevent developing nutrient deficiencies and digestive issues in the future.

What do you need to soak?

Raw nuts, seeds and grains contain phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. This is essential for the survival of these plants when proper growing conditions are not present. Phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors are removed naturally when it rains so the plant can germinate to reproduce. We are basically mimicking nature when we soak our nuts, seeds and grains.

Why?

This is important for humans to do, otherwise the enzyme inhibitors will bind to nutrients in the body and cause nutrient deficiencies. Raw nuts, seeds and grains are difficult to assimilate and if consumed in excess they will put a strain on the digestive system.

Phytic acid also combines with minerals in the body including calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. This blocks our ability to absorb them, leading to mineral deficiencies and loss of bone density.

Benefits

  • neutralises enzyme inhibitors
  • reduces or removes phytic acid
  • reduces or removes the bitter taste of these plants and brings out their true flavour
  • makes digestion easier
  • makes for easier absorption of proteins
  • prevents mineral deficiencies
  • encourages production of beneficial enzymes
  • allows easier absorption of essential nutrients

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What about legumes?

I definitely recommend soaking raw legumes in water and an acid medium (apple cider vinegar or lemon juice) in four parts water to one part legume for at least 12 hours before cooking. (For every 1 cup of beans you’ll need 1 tbsp acid). After soaking, drain, rinse and cook for 4-8 hours.

Tip: place some dried seaweed in the bottom of the pot when soaking legumes. The benefits of this include faster cooking, improved flavour and digestion and more nutrients.

Even though the soaking process might seem a hassle, if you make it a habit it will become second nature and you won’t even have to think about it – it’s another step worth taking to reach optimal health.

Tagged: cleanse, detox, health, holistic health, nuts, raw food, raw food diet, vegan food, vegan protein

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4 comments

  • Ivan Zitek says:
    March 9, 2020 at 8:50 pm

    Is drinking distilled water healthy in long term?There have been many great naturalist from the past who suggested that the only cleanest water to drink is distilled water!I would like to have more information about this topic.Thank you.

    Reply
    • Olivia says:
      March 11, 2020 at 5:34 am

      Hi Ivan, I drink distilled water every now and then. I have heard that it’s fine to drink, but I’m not sure how much is okay, or how consistently… sorry I can’t be of more help.

      Reply
  • Donna says:
    August 18, 2019 at 3:38 am

    Does Apple Cider Vinegar water fit in the Alkaline category?

    Reply
    • Olivia says:
      September 3, 2019 at 4:50 am

      I don’t believe Apple cider vinegar is healthy for alkaline-forming for us. Please read the Medical Medium’s information regarding this topic.

      Reply

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