Raw nuts and seeds are an excellent source of protein. They should always be eaten raw. Roasting alters some of the nuts’ beneficial qualities, and commercially packaged seeds and nuts are sometimes cooked in hydrogenated oils, which are full of unhealthy trans fats, and salted. It’s best to purchase your seeds and nuts in their natural form. Always store them in the fridge to maximize freshness and to prevent them from going bad. Nuts and seeds contain oils and can go rancid.

Soaking them makes them easier to digest and alkaline-forming. You can do this by placing them in a container and cover with one or two inches of water. The harder the consistency of a nut or seed; the longer the soaking time is required. Almonds require at least 24 hours, walnuts and Brazil nuts-around 6 hours, and soft nuts such as pine and macadamia nuts-2 hours or less. Most seeds you can soak overnight. The nuts and seeds will plump up as they absorb water. If you soak them overnight you should rinse them off before using.

Almonds, Brazil nuts, Filberts, Pecans, Pine nuts, Walnuts, Chia seeds, Hempseeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower seeds, and Flaxseeds!!