We hope that you are doing well. In this article, we will tell you why eating soaked almonds is a much better choice than eating it in raw or roasted form.

As we all know, soaked almonds are those almonds which have been soaked in water overnight. In raw almonds, there is presence of tannins and other acidic material in skin of the almonds, which get removed by soaking them overnight. Soaking these nuts make them more digestible and bioavailable to be eaten in raw format. By soaking almonds, we are able to absorb more vitamins and minerals, and stimulate enzyme activity in the body that will improve our digestion.

Nutritious value in soaked almonds

We all know that almonds are highly nutritious nut. Almonds are good source of potassium, dietary fiber, protein and healthy fat (both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and low level of saturated fats).  Soaked almonds have same amount of nutrients as that of raw almonds, along with higher levels of key B vitamins and enzymes like lipase. Almonds are rich in calcium and iron along with many anti-oxidants that improve overall health.

Health benefits of eating soaked almonds

1. Better brain functioning

Are you someone who struggles to remember important things. Is your child facing problem of concertation in studies. We have heard this saying in past from our mother/grandmother that eating soaked almonds will sharpen our brain. They were quite right. Many research has proved that if we eat 5-7 soaked almonds every day, it will serve the purpose of a brain tonic and boost the functionality of the Central Nervous system. Oils in almonds help keep brain active and improve retention part.

2. Help in controlling Hypertension (High Blood pressure)

With changing lifestyles, eating habits increased stress, and high blood pressure is one of the most common diseases of modern times. Hypertension or high blood pressure is increased rapidly by high intake of fried and salty products. Soaked almonds, with their low sodium and high potassium content can help control the acute hypertension. Soaked almonds are also rich in magnesium and folic acis, which will help in reducing artery congestion.

It is better to chew 5-6 soaked almonds during sudden hunger (evening time) than eating fried chips or other snacks.

3. Help in improving lipid profile and lower cholesterol

We all know that there are two type of cholesterol, one are good cholesterol (LDL) and other are bad ones (HDL). Soaked almonds are loaded with monounsaturated fatty acids and Vitamin E which help in lowering of LDL, and increasing HDL. This will help in improving blood flow and lower probability of heart diseases.

4. Keep your heart healthy

As we saw in previous 2 points, soaked almonds help reduce blood pressure and improve our lipid profile. Soaked almonds are rich sources of healthy salts like potassium and magnesium and good sources of protein which is important for keeping our heart healthy and beating. Soaked almond are full of vitamin E, which help in reducing several fatal heart diseases.

5. Help in reducing blood sugar

Soaked almonds are one of the natural remedy for controlling blood sugar and treating diabetes. Their nutrition present in these almonds help in controlling diabetes.

6. Help in our digestive system

Soaked almonds help us in our digestive system. They release lipid breaking enzyme called lipase which works on the fat present in the food and aids digestion. The external layer of the nut contains a certain enzyme inhibitor which, when steeped in water, is released due to the presence of moisture. It activates the seeds, makes them easily digestible and allows people to get the maximum nutrition.

7. Help in treating constipation

Soaked almonds are full of insoluble fibers, which increase the amount of roughage in our body and help us get rid of problems like constipation and bad bowl movement.

8. Help in weight control

While almonds in general are rich source of protein and healthy fats (required for building muscles), soaked almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat, which help in stopping that unnecessary craving of fried chips and burgers. So, if you are on weight control mode, do add 5-6 soaked almonds every day. They will come handy during evening hours when our body need extra bite.

9. Very helpful in pregnancy

Soaked almonds are one of the best natural source of folic acid, which is required for healthy baby. As the moisture in soaked almonds increases the nutrient availability, they provide the ultimate nourishment and energy to both the would-be mother as well as the fetus. Folic acid helps the delivery of the baby trouble free and helps the newborn stay away from any birth defects.

10. Very useful for our skin

Soaked almonds can be used as natural chemical free moisturizer by mashing and applying on skin. They are helpful for dry and dull skins too. Vitamin E and antioxidants present in soaked almonds will delay the aging process and give you younger look.

11. Useful for our hair

Mashed soaked almonds along with olive oil can work as natural conditioner and will give your smooth and healthy hair. Eating soaked almonds will make hair strong and stop hair fall.

Best process to Soak Almonds

Follow these simple steps to get best soaked almonds (home made).

1. Add 2 cups of almonds (25-30 seeds) in one warm bowl of water .
2. After 12 hours, drain the water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Fill the bowl again, and keep it like this for another 12 hours.
3. After next 12 hours, peel the brown skin of almonds. Now you have best home made soaked almonds with you. These soaked almonds can be stored upto 7-10 days without getting damaged.

Conclusion

In this article, we have seen the healthy and nutritious properties of soaked almonds. We hope that you have liked this article. If in case you have any doubt, please do comment in the discussion thread below.

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