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Soaking certain foods before eating can enhance their nutritional value and aid digestion by breaking down anti-nutrients and improving bioavailability. Here are five foods you should consider soaking:
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Soaking legumes overnight can reduce their phytic acid content, which inhibits mineral absorption, and help break down complex carbohydrates, making them easier to digest.
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Soaking nuts and seeds can reduce enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, making their nutrients more accessible and aiding digestion. Almonds, chia and pumpkin seeds are commonly soaked before consumption.
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Soaking whole grains like rice, and quinoa can help neutralize phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors, making their nutrients more bioavailable and easing digestion.
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Soaking dried fruits like raisins, dates, and figs can help rehydrate them, making them plumper and juicier. This can also reduce their sugar concentration per serving and aid digestion.
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Soaking oats overnight in milk, or water can help breakdown the phytic acid and eases digestion.
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