[Healthy Advice] Why You Should Always Soak Your Almonds Before Eating Them
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Almonds are hearty, versatile nuts packed with nutrients and adaptable to a number of recipes. They are an excellent source of biotin, vitamin E, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber, says World’s Healthiest Foods. Almonds are known to lower LDL cholesterol, reduce risk of heart disease and prevent diabetes.
But unless you soak your almonds, you miss out on all their attractive health benefits. NDTV explains the brown peel on almonds contains a tannin that actually inhibits the absorption of nutrients. Soaking almonds allows the peels to slip off easily, and the nutrients to be digested more easily. Eating soaked almonds is also known to aid with weight loss, cancer prevention, and blood pressure regulation.
To get the most out of your almonds, NDTV recommends soaking a handful of almonds in a covered half cup of water for a full 8 hours. Drain the water and peel the skin. This should take no more than a few minutes. Store the almonds in a plastic container and enjoy for up to 1 week.
If you need more motivation to soak your almonds than just popping them one by one, try this delicious recipe foralmond milk from theKitchn.
1. Soak 1 cup almonds in a covered bowl filled with 1 inch water. Soak overnight or up to 2 days. The longer you soak the almonds, the creamier the milk will be.
1. Soak 1 cup almonds in a covered bowl filled with 1 inch water. Soak overnight or up to 2 days. The longer you soak the almonds, the creamier the milk will be.
3. Blend the soaked almonds and 2 cups fresh water at a high speed for 2 minutes. If the almonds do not break up easily, pulse the blender a few times before blending continuously for 2 minutes. If using a food processor, blend for 4 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides.
4. Strain the almonds. For the smoothest milk, line a strainer with a cheese cloth and place over a measuring cup. Gather the cheese cloth around the almond meal and twist close to extract all the liquid out of the meal. You should end up with approximately 2 cups.
5. Sweeten to taste using honey, maple syrup, or other sweeteners. You can also add flavors like cinnamon or chocolate.
6. Refrigerate. Your homemade almond milk should be good for 2 days.
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