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Why To Soak Almonds Before Eating?
Almonds are the generation next superfood. Most health experts believe that raw food is the future of our food habits. And almonds are excellent sources of raw food that give you plenty of useful nutrients. Almonds have nutrients like dietary fibres, Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and proteins. All these nutrients make almonds the perfect snack for people who are on a diet.
You may have noticed that most people soak almonds in water overnight before having them. This is a common practice but very few people know why almonds are soaked. In fact some people even snack on almonds dry without peeling them. This is a wrong practice as it reduces the nutrient value of almonds.
That is why, you must be made aware of why one should soak almonds before eating them.
Reasons For Soaking Almonds
Nutrients: The brown peel of the almonds contain tannin acid that is a nutrient inhibitor. As almonds are tree nuts or rather seeds, they are protected by this cover from sunlight and moisture. When you soak almonds, the skin of the almond comes off easily. This releases the nutrients in the almonds more freely. Thus, soaked almonds are more nutritious than dry ones.
Digestion: Soaking the almonds makes them softer and sweeter. But it is not just about taste. Almonds become easier for the human stomach to digest once they are soaked. Besides, almonds also become easier to chew for little children and older people with weak teeth.
How To Soak Almonds?
Ideally you should soak a handful of almonds in 1/2 a cup of water. Always cover them and allow them to get soaked for at least 8 hours. Then drain away the water and peel the almonds. If you want to store the almonds after peeling, store them in plastic packets or containers. They will last for about a week after being soaked.
Germinating Almonds
Did you know that sprouted almonds are even more healthy than soaked one. For sprouting almonds, you just have to go one step further. Soak the almonds for 12 hours, then drain away the water. Store the soaked almonds in a glass jar inside the refrigerator. It will take 3 to 4 days for the almonds to germinate.
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