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Benefits of soaking seeds, beans, and nuts
For centuries, humans have been soaking beans, seeds and nuts before consumption. Maybe all the past people didn’t know the benefits of this work… Maybe they did and we underestimated them! But after centuries this method is still effective. The benefits of soaking nuts and seeds are countless.
Beans usually need more water to soak. Pour more water and patiently let them soak overnight. Nuts and seeds usually take less time.
Now that beans are soaked, we should know that after soaking, the absorption of important minerals such as iron, protein, zinc, and calcium increases and they are actually easier to absorb by the body. Heartache and bloating are much less after eating; also, the beans become softer and their cooking time is shorter. Soaking seeds reduces phytic acid, which prevents the absorption of these nutrients!
If we soak legumes like peas more and change the water once or twice, the amount of phytic acid will be even less and it will be easier to digest. Soaking beans does not only include peas and beans, but all kinds of seeds and nuts can be soaked and make the body’s job easier.
We mentioned that soaking beans reduces the cooking time. It may have happened to you before that you have cooked beans in a hurry without soaking them, and hours later you are still waiting for them to soften. Well! This is another major benefit. Time is gold and cannot be wasted!
Almonds, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts, and even rice and other grains can be turned into plant-based milk after soaking, and there are many creative ways to do this. Many types of drinks, smoothies, and desserts taste even better with plant-based milk and with a little creativity or adding fruit; you can make a unique combination.
On our online store, you can order all kinds of nuts and seeds and try making plant-based milk at home just by soaking!
