Monow Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 * Just watching a program about a health retreat in which a raw " food preparer" (are they still called cooks/chefs ???) where he mentioned he soaked different nuts over night before eating them. He mentioned something about it changing the structure of the nut, I assume it makes it easier to digest. So can anyone tell me what the soaking does ? If you do this soaking, do you find it much better to eat nuts this way ? * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I can't say if its better but I do think you can do more things with them. For example...cashews(raw but not really) soaked then ground make a wonderful cheese like spread...same goes for almonds although they don't taste cheesy...they also expand a bit and make it feel like your eating more food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 they become more digestible, absorbing the water and releasing toxins in the water? ( that's what i've heard ).. but that's not all, there's obviously other things that also happen.but my memory is not letting me remember them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Also re-hydrates them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 re-hydrated bean/nut takes less time to cook, and therefore, you don't have to cook as much as you would without the soaking.. ( preserving the nutritional value of the food ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 Soaking and rinsing nuts (germinating them) increases nutrition somewhat the way sprouting does. It reduces enzymes inhibitors that are washed away with the soak water, and increases the activity of enzymes to make the fat and protein more digestible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Is this the case even though most nuts aren't really raw??? I wouldn't think you'd be able to release enzymes from nuts that have been partially cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Is this the case even though most nuts aren't really raw??? I wouldn't think you'd be able to release enzymes from nuts that have been partially cooked. It depends on the process, some are viable, like almonds. Brazil nuts aren't, neither are cashews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monow Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 * So what nuts are ok to soak then ? How do I tell if a nut has been cooked completely, just by looking at the packet ? What about seeds, like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, are there partially or completely cooked ? Is there any advantage of soaking them ? * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 * So what nuts are ok to soak then ? How do I tell if a nut has been cooked completely, just by looking at the packet ? What about seeds, like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, are there partially or completely cooked ? Is there any advantage of soaking them ? * The concept of germinating and sprouting nuts is that of..if you were to put a raw almond into the soil, after it rains, it beginsto grow.. the lifeforce in the nut has been awakend.Before long, an almond tree will grow. Put a roasted almond into the soil, and what happends??Nothing. It is dead food.The lifeforce has already been destroyed by cooking. It is rare, that you'll find "pre-soaked" nuts or seeds anywhere,it is just best to do it yourself, you can germinate them while yousleep, since most take about 8 hours for soaking time. You will know a live nut/seed when you see one, they look full oflife/water/essence. And(to me anyhow), they taste different. All nuts and seeds should be (at least) germinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I sprouted some almonds and pumpkin seeds today (well, insofar as they sprout) and made them into a cereal with some raisins, cinnamon and a squirt of agave. I then started to sprout some lentils I had soaking and I nibbled on a couple that turned into a few, which turned into quite a few. A few hours later my stomach started to hurt and I couldn't figure out why at first. Should have known better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 hurr hurr... hurr... hurr anyway, what do soaked nuts taste like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 hurr hurr... hurr... hurr anyway, what do soaked nuts taste like? the best way I can describe it is.. "alive".. like, give you similar energyto eating sprouts. It's just a completely different feeling, they are nothalf as heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 are they a lot softer? Are they sweeter? I haven't eaten sprouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Sweet? hmm... not really, but they are...um..crisp?like, watercrest? um...Slightly softer, the veins in almonds come to life and they just lookawesome.., still crunchy with a less dry, milder, flavor.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 I had my first batch of sprouted almonds yesterday. The flavor isn't what I expected, but that isn't a bad thing. It is still similar to the dry ones, but as andesuma said, the bite is similar to watercrest. The flavor is hard to describe, but they do seem lighter and more fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monow Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 * With all the talk I think I'll go to a decent health food store and get some seeds and nuts to try the soaking technique, sounds very interesting. Is there a standard soaking time for all nuts and seeds ? Or is there set times for each, like an hour less for smaller seeds etc. I have noticed there is varying times with beans, some don't seem to sprout if they are done over night. So minus an hour or so off the soak and they do better. Anyone know any links etc that give bean to soak time ? * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 is there another word that can be used for nuts so that I don't keep spilling things while I read this topic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 On a related nut soaking note:I've heard that regularly soaking ones nuts, or for that matter someone else's nuts if they let you, in very hot water for several minutes each time, effectively eliminates sperm production. Has anyone here tried this technique? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 in order to try that, wouldn't you need some kind of device for counting sperm afterwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 is there another word that can be used for nuts so that I don't keep spilling things while I read this topic?Richard, you just made me spill something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 On a related nut soaking note:I've heard that regularly soaking ones nuts, or for that matter someone else's nuts if they let you, in very hot water for several minutes each time, effectively eliminates sperm production. Has anyone here tried this technique? This is a great idea for penny pinchers trying to save money on condoms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I never thought to soak hemp seeds since they cannot germinate. Should one still soak them to draw out digestive inhibitors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartMonkey Ani Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 once soaked/sprouted, i like sprinkling spices like cayanne powder, cardamon, chili powder over them and then drying in the sun or in a dehydrator at 104 degrees for a couple hours until dry. the texture is different once the nut is soaked. it's softer and easier to digest, with more protein and enzymes. and taste great spiced. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighead Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 i was talking with a friend the other day.i hadn't seen her in a year and a half.she used to smoke and eat meat and all. well now she surpised me. she's mostly raw.she quit smoking.she only drinks wine. anyway, she asked me if i was big into sprouts.i said, and i quote, "Eh... I'm not that big into sprouts, but I do like to soak my nuts."And I kid you not, she actually did a spit take! (that's like in a movie when someone sprays all the water/liquid out of the mouth in shock) my favorite soaked nuts are almond, mac, walnut, sunflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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