Soaked/Sprouted Nuts
Raw nuts are best but for optimal nutrient density, you can boost the nutrition by soaking them. This breaks down the phytic acid coating, an enzyme that protects the nuts until they're ready to sprout but inhibits our ability to absorb nutrients. When soaking or sprouting the nuts you remove this phytic acid coating which makes the nutrients more bioavailable. Soaking/sprouting couldn't be simpler:
Ingredients
- 4 cups of nuts
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- water
Instructions
- Place nuts in a quart jar, add salt, and fill with water
- Let soak overnight
- Drain and then dry in dehydrator or oven set at 175ºF 12-24 hours or until completely dry.