In our pursuits of healthy diets, we have all encountered suggestions to eat soaked almonds at one point or another. Maybe it came from a fitness expert, a friend, or even your grandmother. Almonds are packed with nutrients and an excellent source of fibre, proteins, Vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and the list goes on. From weight loss, good bone health, improving moods, lowering risk of heart diseases, cancer to diabetes, several healthy studies vouch for the many benefits of a regular consumption of almonds.
According to a study, people can reduce their breast cancer risk by consuming higher quantities of peanuts, walnuts, and almonds, compared with those who did not. Another proves that almonds significantly increase the levels of antioxidants in the bloodstream, lowers blood pressure, and improves blood flow.
So what exactly are the benefits of eating soaked almonds?
Improves digestibility: Soaked almonds are better than raw or roasted ones. Not only does it become easier to chew and easier for the stomach to digest, its benefits multiply when soaked.
More nutrition: When we soak almonds, its nutrient-availability gets better and when we eat them, the benefits of antioxidants and fibre gets enhanced. The process of soaking also removes impurities that could prevent absorption of certain nutrients.
Aids weight loss: When we soak almonds, it releases a few enzymes like lipase which boosts our metabolism and aids in weight loss.
Removes phytic acid: When we do not soak almonds, the phytic acid in them is not removed, which hinders nutrient absorption. So consuming raw almonds will prevent the body from soaking in the zinc and iron.
