You’re Eating Nuts Wrong: The Simple Trick That Unlocks Their Hidden Nutrients

💧 What Happens When You Soak Nuts?

When you soak nuts and seeds in water for 8–12 hours:

1. The seed absorbs water.

2. It “believes” conditions are right for germination.

3. Natural enzymes activate.

4. Phytic acid begins to break down.

5. Mineral availability may increase.

This process mimics the early stage of sprouting.

You’re not just rinsing them — you’re initiating a biological transformation.

🌱 What Is Sprouting?

Sprouting goes one step further than soaking.

After soaking:

• The water is drained.

• The nuts/seeds are kept moist for 1–2 days.

• Tiny sprouts may begin to form.

During sprouting:

• Phytic acid levels decrease further.

• Enzyme activity increases.

• Some vitamins (like B vitamins) may increase.

• Digestibility improves.