Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh
Overnight soaking of seeds has remained a long-lasting custom. Here are the seven foods that you must soak overnight before eating.
Kidney beans are one of the principal legumes that take a long time to soak. Soaking helps break down the phytic acid and lectins, which inhibit the absorption of nutrients during digestion.
Chickpeas are the hardest to cook when not soaked. Soaking softens chickpeas, ensuring even cooking.
Soybeans need to be soaked to soften them, which allows even cooking and proper digestion.
Oats also contain phytic acid, a type of antioxidant that prevents proper absorption of nutrients. Soaking oats helps break down the nutrients.
Almonds are long-soaked nuts. Eating overnight-soaked almonds every morning can benefit brain development as well.
Soaking pistachios enhances the nutrient value and makes it softer.
Seeds like pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, mustard seeds, and hemp seeds need to be soaked overnight for easy consumption.