Should you SOAK nuts in water? | Dr Pal

Raw nuts contain phytic acid which helps to protect the seed until it completely germinates. The concern is that this phytic acid when combined with other foods can slightly impair the absorption of minerals.
Soaking the nuts in water overnight in the refrigerator can decrease the phytic acid by 10%.

Nuts in moderation are an extremely good source of essential fatty acids - it is still ok to take nuts without being soaked. If you soak it, you can enjoy the maximum benefit.

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Dr. Palaniappan Manickam MD, MPH
Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology | Epidemiologist
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Hello Dr Pal, I have soaked cranberry, blueberry, goji berries, 5 cardomans, and 15 almonds for breakfast together with soaked kala chana overnight. Then, I put a little bit of olive oil in the saucepan and add salt to taste, kayyan pepper, and tumeric for my kala chana with a bit of sprinkled spinach. (black chickpeas). Please advise. Thank you 🙏

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Few Qs from WA: Should we refrigerate while soaking? Should we take off the inside peel (not the outside hard cover) of pistachios? How to get rid of phytic acid from chia & hemp seeds? Should we discard water that was used to soak lentils? TIA

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This all explained in Ayurveda. That's why Indian households soak dry fruits overnight!!!

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[jayasaineesivakumar]

Wow I truly didn’t know this. I love raw nuts but will make sure to soak them
In water overnight before consumption .
Thanks for the tip.