thinking about....

The other night at church we had a class on healthy eating. It was really, really interesting. A bit overwhelming for me, but I was very intrigued and interested in some of the things that were talked about. For example: Did you know that you are supposed to soak nuts before eating them? I had never heard of this. Here is something from a website I found while searching this topic after I came home....

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.

Nature allowed the inhibitors and toxic substances to be easily removed when the conditions (enough rain and sun) were met.

In nature, when it rains the nut gets enough moisture so it can germinate and produce a plant. The plant then continues to grow with the sunlight.

By soaking nuts and seeds, you release these toxic enzyme inhibitors AND increase the life and vitality contained within them!

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.

Soaking times vary with the nut. Generally the more dense the nut, the longer the soaking time. Ideally, soaking should be done at room temperature.

Anyway, I had no idea! There were a lot of really good ideas that night as well as some really cool demonstrations and tasty recipes. I have decided I really would like to get a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid as well as a dehydrator.