Hey there,

So I have a Q'n about seeds. I soak them, rinse them, then let them sprout, right? Can someone please clarify if I have this right. And does same go for nuts?

I guess I'm confused about the whole sprouting part?

Thanks, take care everyone X

Right. The point seems to be to soak nuts and seeds to allow for better digestibility and de-activation of enzyme inhibitors (that would normally keep the seed dormant). YOU will have to test this to see if it helps you.

-Of course the only way to tell if a nut or seed is truly raw/viable is to sprout it into a small plant. About the only things I have ever seen do this are small seeds like sunflower, radish, etc.....or small legumes like Mung Beans. Any other nut, you will just have to buy from the freshest sources you know...and accept that.

-In any event, you simply soak your seeds about 8-12 hours (or less for very small seeds) and then just keep rinsing them 3 times a day at least....and keeping them covered with a cloth in a cool area until they sprout...usually within 3 days. If a seed (not a nut) doesn't form a small plant after 3 days...it probably aint ever gonna...heh..heh.

-David Z. Mason

WWW.RawFoodFarm.com