Improve Digestion with Soaking Nuts and Seeds

Improve Digestion with Soaking Nuts and Seeds Did you know that those healthful nuts and seeds could be wreaking havoc on your digestion? It is true, nuts and seeds along with grains and legumes contain natural toxic inhibitors to ensure their survival until germination.  Nature has made them indigestible in their dry form. Soaking removes the inhibitors and makes them more digestible allowing your body to utilize more vital nutrients contained within. Benefits of soaking nuts and seeds: Increases enzyme activity Better absorption of the nutrients by the body Increased digestibility Soaked nuts and seeds will begin the sprouting process which increases their nutrient value Improves flavor, especially with walnuts as the tannins,…

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How to Soak Nuts

How to Soak Nuts Before we answer how to soak nuts, we must answer why you should.  Nuts and seeds could be wreaking havoc on your digestion as you may not be assimilating them. It is true, nuts and seeds along with grains and legumes contain natural toxic inhibitors to ensure their survival until germination.  Nature has made them indigestible in their dry form. Soaking removes the inhibitors and makes them more digestible allowing your body to utilize more vital nutrients contained within. Benefits of soaking nuts and seeds: Increases enzyme activity Better absorption of nutrients by the body Increased digestibility Soaked nuts and seeds will begin the sprouting process which increases their…

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