Soaking & Sprouting Seeds: Why It Matters (and How to Do It)

Soaking & Sprouting Seeds: Why It Matters (and How to Do It)

March 5, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 40

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The episode discusses the importance of soaking and sprouting seeds and grains, exploring traditional food preparation methods and their benefits.

Ask a Question or Leave a Comment Sprouting and soaking might be some of the simplest — and most forgotten — kitchen skills we have 🌱 In this conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Maria to chew the fat (and the nut!) on soaking grains, sprouting seeds, activating nuts, and why our ancestors prepared food this way for thousands of years. We explore antinutrients, phytic acid, lectins, and why traditional preparation methods can improve digestibility and nutrient bioavailability. From br...

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