Nuts to you!

Posted 10 months ago Brisbane QLD

Did you know that a good handful of nuts a week can help reduce potential for heart attack?
(Harvard study 2006)

And they are full of protein, antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals.

So instead of biscuits or chocolate snack today - grab some raw, unsalted nuts or a swipe of nut butter on your crackers.

The only exception is peanuts - not recommended - but that's for another post.

Have a great day, smile lots :D)) and and snack well!

<3 Leeann of Naturalee Health Care

Brisbane QLD

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- Boris Bozic·I've seen some people soak Almonds overnight to 'activate' apparently to break down some enzyme that affects how we digest the nuts. Does this apply to other kinds of nuts too or just almonds?
  
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- Leeanne Holland Naturopath @ Naturalee ·Boris, are you sure you're not a practitioner! I do that all the time - the taste is superb and the nuts are indeed more digestable. The enzyme inhibitors get neutralized, and phytic acid is reduced, Phytic acid inhibits the absorption of vital minerals, hence soaking nuts before consuming increases the nutrient absorption. Best soaked at room temp, then stored covered in the fridge. Enjoy!
  
  10 months ago
Boris Bozic·Does one need to do the same thing with other kinds of nuts? I tried soaking cashews once, and the result was, umm, suboptimal :)

10 months ago
Leeanne Holland Naturopath @ Naturalee ·Nuts without skins such as macadamias, cashews or brazil nuts don't create as much of the murky water residue, but soaking is still recommended for ease in blending and for nutritional purposes. 20 mins soak max should be sufficient. Those making 'mousse' or other raw food recipes with cashew nuts would find the soaking beneficial.

10 months ago
MFD Solutions Pty Ltd - Toshiba - Leading Innovation·That's nuts !!! ;D

10 months ago
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