If you're looking to optimize your health and relieve yourself of symptoms caused by eating the above mentioned foods without proper prepartion, then try this traditional tip.
Soak all nuts, seeds, grains, beans and legumes before consumption.
Take this even further and try fermenting after soaking or sprouting. It all depends on the dish that you want to create. Have fun using these traditional processing methods that are easy to implement. You and your family will receive the nutritional benefits that a few extra prep steps take.
In this post we're focusing on soaking. Soaking is a traditional process that takes us back to a time when our ancestors prepared foods to consume for the highest benefit.
Yeah but, it's so much more convenient and quick to just buy a trail mix and eat raw nuts as is. Or, I'm making rice and beans tonight, mmmmmmm, mmmmmm---innocent and tasty but what could be the problem? With a simple prep the day before, you'll gain more benefits with your rice and beans.
So, what could possibly be the cause of bloating and gas after consuming the above mentioned foods without proper preparation?
Could it be phytic acid which?:
*binds to minerals in your body and creates mineral deficiencies
*inhibits enzymes in your body to do their job to help with food digestion
According to the research done at the Weston Price foundation in their article titled "Living with Phytic Acid" it's bought to light that there are other reasons why we may have the symptoms that we have with nuts, seeds, grains, beans and legumes that's not processed properly:
"Phytates represent just one of many anti-nutrients in grains, nuts, tubers, seeds and beans. These include oxalates, tannins, trypsin inhibitors, enzyme inhibitors, lectins (hemagglutinins), protease inhibitors, gluten, alpha-amylase inhibitors and alkylresorcinols.
Anti-nutrients exist in these plant foods because they are part of the process of life. The natural world requires them in order to perform many important tasks, including protection against insects, maintaining freshness of seeds for germination, and protection against mold and fungus. In order to consume these foods on a regular basis we must remove the phytates and other anti-nutrients through processing in harmonious ways."
Here's how to soak. Plan the day ahead for food that you want to consume the next day.
1) *Simply put your choice of nuts, seeds, grains, beans and legumes in a glass jar filled with the best water that you have and cover. I like to use a paper towel so that it will still get air and not ferment if not desired. Use enough water to allow for the food to expand.
2) Rinse the next day. Rinse approximately three times which seems to get the water clear enough.
3) Then follow your recipe as normal for cooking.
*Almonds---We let almonds soak for two days, changing the soaking water once per day and peeling and discarding the skin.
*Black Beans---We let soak for a full 24 hours.
It's very easy to optimize your diet and have it work more for you than against you with these simple steps. Personally, I've noticed that I don't have the stomach bloating problem that I used to have with eating commercial raw or roasted nuts and seeds. Now that I've been processing them myself, these foods have become my friends. When I'm out and about and have to resort to store bought snacks, I'll buy some organic dry roasted almonds and guess what? You can best believe minutes later, I'll have boating :(
Do the best you can and enjoy your food. Learn and employ techniques that will have you feeling good and looking good from the inside out!
-Have Fun with Fashion and A Healthy Life!
Reference:
http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/living-with-phytic-acid
Resources:
http://chriskresser.com/another-reason-you-shouldnt-go-nuts-on-nuts
http://katedeering.com/archives/1397
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