Raw grains, legumes, nuts and seeds all contain a substance called phytate (in varying quantities) which interferes with our digestion’s ability to absorb nutrients. Soaking of grains, legumes, nuts and seeds is a method of food preparation that is used in traditional cultures, but is not widely used these days in more ‘developed’ countries. It is a method of food preparation that is important for us to use when preparing these foods. When they are soaked in filtered water with an acid medium before cooking, these foods become easier to digest and this then improves absorption of nutrients. To read article click here.