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.