Why you might want to consider soaking your nuts and seeds before eating them.The main reason soaking nuts and seeds is so important is because they contain enzyme inhibitors.The purpose of these enzyme inhibitors is to protect the nut or seed until it has what it needs for growing.
By soaking nuts and seeds, you release these toxic enzyme inhibitors AND increase the life and vitality contained within them.
How long will it take ?
The Benefits of Soaking Nuts and Seeds
- Enzyme inhibitors get neutralized.
- The amount of vitamins your body can absorb increases.
- Gluten breaks down so digestion is much easier.
- Phytic acid, which inhibits the absorption of vital minerals, is reduced.
How to Soak Nuts ?
- Gather your nuts or seeds.Rinse them in water.
- Place them in a glass or stainless steel bowl. Cover with twice as much water as the nuts
- Cover the bowl with something breathable like a cloth towel. Drain and rinse the nuts or seeds every 3 or 4 hours.
- The soak water will contain the enzyme inhibitors which is very acidic to the body so make sure to rinse your nuts and seeds well.
The Benefits of Sprouting
- The process of sprouting produces vitamin C
- Sprouting increases vitamin B content, especially B2, B5, and B6.
- Carotene increases dramatically–sometimes eightfold.
- Sprouting neutralizes phytic acid, a substance present in the bran of all grains that inhibits apsorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc;
- It also neutralizes enzyme inhibitors present in all seeds which can neutralize our own precious enzymes in the digestive tract.
- Finally, numerous enzymes that help digestion are produced during this process.
How to Sprout Nuts ?
- Follow the process above for soaking nuts +
- Put the jar face down, at an angle in a low light place, it allows the excess water to drain out.
- Rinse every 8 hours. To rinse: Fill jar with water. Shake vigorously. Drain. Repeat 2-3 times.
- Make sure you drain the jar well. Seeds that sit in water can spoil the whole jar!
- Once sprouting begins, place in a sun lit area. Don't place in direct sunlight though. Continue to rinse every 8 hours.
- Let the sprouts grow for the suggested number of days. After the final rinse, let the sprouts dry completely! They should be dry to the touch.
This is very important! Refrigerated produce dies quickly.The sprouts can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
Courtesy : Again, from Nourishing Traditions Book
