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Phytic Acid – Anti-nutrient or Beneficial?

Phytic Acid – Anti-nutrient or Beneficial?

Phytic acid, also known as inositol-6-phosphate or phytate in its salt form, is a unique chemical compound found naturally in many plant foods that include grains, seeds, legumes/beans, and nuts. It is also found in small amounts in roots and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness Nutrition, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Put Down the Breakfast Cereal & Learn to Soak

Put Down the Breakfast Cereal & Learn to Soak

Why Soak Grains? You can soak grains before cooking or baking them. Soaking grains (and nuts, seeds, and legumes) helps to neutralize phytic acid, an anti-nutrient, present in them. Phytic acid blocks the absorption of critical vitamins and minerals (phosphorus,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Delicious, Healthy and Easy Soaked Nuts

Delicious, Healthy and Easy Soaked Nuts

Nuts are a healthy, easy snack and can provide quick protein when energy lags. They also provide good fats, containing 60 to 80% of their calorie content in the form of fat. For those with no digestive issues, raw nuts… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Recipes