Why You Need to "Activate" Nuts and Seeds and How To Do It

We often forget how delicious seeds and nuts are. And they provide a wealth of nourishment, as well. They contain an abundant supply of essential proteins, nutrients, healthy fats and fiber.

Seeds and nuts are storehouses of phytic acid, and regular consumption can prevent osteoporosis. However, our digestive system is unable to break this acid down, especially if we consume large amounts of these snacks.

You’ll gain maximum value eating them raw or dried, instead of ones that have been roasted in oil.

Another way to extract all the nutrients housed within seeds and nuts, is to activate them - except chia and hemp seeds.

In today’s video, we will illustrate how that’s done.

Place 2 cups of seeds and nuts in a bowl
Pour in enough filtrated water to submerge them, with an added 2 inches of water on top
Stir in 2 teaspoons of sea salt
Allow to sit for 3 to 14 hours
Cashews should soak for 3-5 hours; almonds need 12-14 hours
After soaking them, strain and wash thoroughly
Place them on cookie sheets and bake at 150 degrees, just long enough for them to dry
They need to be completely dry to prevent spoiling
Once dry, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator

Soaking nuts and seeds begins the process of germination thus breaking down the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. This in turn make the nutrients a lot more readily available. There is also research to suggest that soaking your nuts and seeds for long periods of time actually increases their nutritional value.

Reference(s):
https://www.superpharmacy.com.au/blog/activated-nuts-seeds-and-legumes

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