Why are you supposed to leave seeds in water overnight before eating?

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Why are you supposed to leave seeds in water overnight before eating?

2006-10-11 00:16:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

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to make them fresh & soft to chew

2006-10-11 00:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Expertadvice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know about seeds. But for beans, it is quicker to cook them after they have been soaked in water overnight since their skin has become softer. I think the same apply to seeds.

2006-10-11 00:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by lene123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think it is because they will try to sprout which releases their nutrients and makes them more digestible. You should only do that with raw nuts though. Check out Sally Fallon's book called Nourishing Traditions. I talks about sprouted nuts and grains in great detail.

2006-10-11 01:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it softens them

2006-10-11 00:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋