Why we should eat almonds after soaking and removing peel - Hindustan Times

Many people follow their grandmother's advice when they soak almonds before eating them, while others may want to get rid of the slightly bitter taste of its peel. What if you think overnight soaking of the nutritious nuts is too much of a hassle? Are soaked almonds actually better than its raw or roasted form? Let's find out from a dietician.

Almonds are packed with nutrients and an excellent source of fibre, proteins, Vitamin E, magnesium, manganese, copper, phosphorous...and the list goes on. From weight loss, good bone health, improving your moods, lowering risk of heart diseases, cancer to diabetes, many health studies vouch by the many benefits of a regular consumption of almonds. As per a study, people can reduce their breast cancer risk by consuming higher quantities of peanuts, walnuts, and almonds, compared with those who did not. Another one proves that almonds significantly increased the levels of antioxidants in the bloodstream, lowers blood pressure, and improves blood flow. Type 2 Diabetes patients too benefit by consumption of almonds as the magnesium helps to manage blood sugar levels.

After coming to know about so many benefits of almonds, if you are heading towards your kitchen to take a handful of them, here's a reminder to soak them overnight first. That's correct. Eating almonds after soaking them can significantly improve their health benefits by way of better nutrient availability and digestibility.

Shruti Bharadwaj, Senior Clinical Dietician,...

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