WHY SOAK NUTS?

Don't ever skip this crucial step both for taste and health reasons!

Why soak nuts, grains, pulses and seeds?

In short, soaking nuts, grains, pulses and seeds releases enzyme inhibitors so makes them easier to digest. It is recommended to soak these for at least 8 hours ideally overnight and up to 24 hours for best results. This is a crucial step that should not be skipped. The process of soaking nuts is also known as activating. So you will see me refer to "activated nuts" throughout my recipes, this is what I mean. Here are top ten reasons to soak your nuts and pulses:

1. To remove or reduce phytic acid.
2. To remove or reduce tannins.
3. To neutralize the enzyme inhibitors.
4. To encourage the production of beneficial enzymes.
5. To increase the amounts of vitamins, especially B vitamins.
6. To break down gluten and make digestion easier.
7. To make the proteins more readily available for absorption.
8. To prevent mineral deficiencies and bone loss.
9. To help neutralize toxins in the colon and keep the colon clean.
10. To prevent many health diseases and conditions.