Raisins To Chickpeas: Always Soak These Foods Before Eating
Raisins To Chickpeas: Always Soak These Foods Before Eating
By Nikita Toppo
Soaking certain foods overnight increases its nutritional value and makes it easier to digest. Here are ten foods you must always soak in before consuming.
Raisins
Overnight soaked raisins are very beneficial for weight loss, hair and mental health.
Poppy Seeds
Being rich in vitamin B and folate, poppy seeds have a hard exterior. So, softening it by soaking always makes it easier to consume.
Rice
Soaking rice helps in getting rid of the extra starch and helps in cooking the grains evenly.
Almonds
When soaked, almonds become easier to digest and it is also great for texture and flavour.
Mangoes
Eating mangoes without soaking increases the risk of facial acne as it contains a lot of heat.
Mung Beans
Soaked mung beans are known to reduce inflammation due to the high concentration of antioxidants.
Flaxseeds
Consuming soaked flaxseeds helps in balancing the amount of cholesterol in the body.
Apricots
Fruits like apricots must be soaked in water to remove the chemicals used in preserving them.
Rajma
Known for its benefits and flavours, rajma must be soaked in water overnight to reduce antinutrients and for easy cooking.
Chickpeas
Soaking chickpeas overnight helps in preventing indigestion and bloating.
