Comments on: Raw Nuts Come Alive When Soaked http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/ Be Joyful, Be Mindful, Be Healthy Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:10:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: B Joy Preston http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 B Joy Preston Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:10:31 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-1029 Joseph, Thanks for your comment. On your question about pistachios .. It really depends on the pistachios! I'm guessing that you are eating them processed, which means cooked and salted. Is that right? Cooked fat is unhealthy. Also, any salt that is not sea salt is hard on the body. If so, you are in for a treat if what I do appeals to you. I get organic raw pistachios without the shells. I soak them in good water for 12 hours, rinse well and let them drain for another 8-12 hours. Now they are at their healthiest. But I go one step further and dehydrate them for 12-24 hours. Sometimes I season them, though many times I don't even bother with the seasoning because they are so good. I hope that answers your question, B Joy Joseph,

Thanks for your comment. On your question about pistachios .. It really depends on the pistachios! I’m guessing that you are eating them processed, which means cooked and salted. Is that right? Cooked fat is unhealthy. Also, any salt that is not sea salt is hard on the body.

If so, you are in for a treat if what I do appeals to you. I get organic raw pistachios without the shells. I soak them in good water for 12 hours, rinse well and let them drain for another 8-12 hours. Now they are at their healthiest. But I go one step further and dehydrate them for 12-24 hours. Sometimes I season them, though many times I don’t even bother with the seasoning because they are so good.

I hope that answers your question,
B Joy

]]> By: Joseph (jojominga) http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-1003 Joseph (jojominga) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:46:44 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-1003 Hey there! I have been reading your blog and I have now made many Joyful choices today! I feel so much better already! What is your opinion on pistachios? Healthy choice or fat/salt trap? Hey there! I have been reading your blog and I have now made many Joyful choices today! I feel so much better already! What is your opinion on pistachios? Healthy choice or fat/salt trap?

]]> By: Joseph (@jojominga) http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Joseph (@jojominga) Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:45:32 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-1002 I have enjoyed you very helpful blogs. With these tips, my life will be fresh! What is your opinion on pistachios? Healthy or hidden fat/salt trap? I have enjoyed you very helpful blogs.
With these tips, my life will be fresh!
What is your opinion on pistachios? Healthy
or hidden fat/salt trap?

]]> By: B Joy Preston http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-786 B Joy Preston Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:33:57 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-786 Hi Wendy, Yes, yes, they are heavenly. I also use the Excalibur. I don't eat the quantity you do, but whatever I eat, I enjoy and feel full. Thanks for stopping by, B Joy Hi Wendy, Yes, yes, they are heavenly. I also use the Excalibur. I don’t eat the quantity you do, but whatever I eat, I enjoy and feel full.

Thanks for stopping by,
B Joy

]]> By: Wendy http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Wendy Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:43:41 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-749 If you soak the nuts(almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews-which turn brown when soaked), and then dehydrate, be prepared to believe you have died and gone to heaven. The best dehydrator is the Excalibur- you can dehydrate soaked nuts at a low temp, I literally eat at least a cup a day, and never feel stuffed. If you soak the nuts(almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews-which turn brown when soaked), and then dehydrate, be prepared to believe you have died and gone to heaven. The best dehydrator is the Excalibur- you can dehydrate soaked nuts at a low temp, I literally eat at least a cup a day, and never feel stuffed.

]]> By: B Joy Preston http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-709 B Joy Preston Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:26:06 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-709 Rebecca, I usually soak cashews about 8 hours, although generally 6 will be adequate. Concentration of fats, even good fats, can overload the system. Some people do have a sensitivity to nuts, for sure. You might want to try a few cashews alone as a test. Rebecca,

I usually soak cashews about 8 hours, although generally 6 will be adequate. Concentration of fats, even good fats, can overload the system. Some people do have a sensitivity to nuts, for sure. You might want to try a few cashews alone as a test.

]]> By: Rebecca http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-459 Rebecca Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:04:25 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-459 How much time should Cashews be soaked for? I recently made a raw cheesecake with cashews & Coconut Oil, only soaking the cashews for about 3 hours, and I felt terrible after eating it...Think it might have been the concentration of fats, or like you commented before, maybe they don't agree with my digestive system! (But it was delicious, and I really want to make it again!) How much time should Cashews be soaked for? I recently made a raw cheesecake with cashews & Coconut Oil, only soaking the cashews for about 3 hours, and I felt terrible after eating it…Think it might have been the concentration of fats, or like you commented before, maybe they don’t agree with my digestive system!

(But it was delicious, and I really want to make it again!)

]]> By: Joy http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Joy Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:11:04 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-250 Hi Marly, Congratulations! Just being attentive to your body is so important. As you continue on your journey, you will find the perfect percentage for you, which might change from time to time. I agree, raw cashews are the greatest! Moderation is especially important with nuts, but when you're tuned into your body, there's much less forcing yourself to stop. You just eat what you need and stop. I want to mention that for many people the cashews or any nut with fruit can create some digestive problems. If that combination works for you, that's great. However, if you feel discomfort, stop the combination. I most like to eat my raw cashew cheese with baby romaine lettuce -- or any green or red leafy vegetable. Yum. Enjoy, Joy Hi Marly,

Congratulations! Just being attentive to your body is so important. As you continue on your journey, you will find the perfect percentage for you, which might change from time to time.

I agree, raw cashews are the greatest! Moderation is especially important with nuts, but when you’re tuned into your body, there’s much less forcing yourself to stop. You just eat what you need and stop.

I want to mention that for many people the cashews or any nut with fruit can create some digestive problems. If that combination works for you, that’s great. However, if you feel discomfort, stop the combination. I most like to eat my raw cashew cheese with baby romaine lettuce — or any green or red leafy vegetable. Yum.

Enjoy,
Joy

]]> By: Marly http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Marly Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:35:03 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-247 I have on only been trying raw food from time to time, but really like the way I feel when I do. Recently my stomach was hurting so badly that I went raw for a couple of days and worked it all out. Now I'm shooting for a certain percentage of my day to be raw food. I absolutely love raw cashews - especially made into cashew "cheese". I like to dip my apples in a little bit of that...or my bananas. Like you say, moderation is the key, but that is so tasty. Thanks for the tips on soaking nuts. I have on only been trying raw food from time to time, but really like the way I feel when I do. Recently my stomach was hurting so badly that I went raw for a couple of days and worked it all out. Now I’m shooting for a certain percentage of my day to be raw food. I absolutely love raw cashews – especially made into cashew “cheese”. I like to dip my apples in a little bit of that…or my bananas. Like you say, moderation is the key, but that is so tasty. Thanks for the tips on soaking nuts.

]]> By: Joy http://joyfulchoices.com/2009/07/raw-nuts-come-alive-when-soaked/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Joy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:19:11 +0000 http://joyfulchoices.com/?p=212#comment-77 Maria, So glad you like the post. It was fun to write. It seems that nature has found a way to protect this awesome food! Joyfully, Joy Maria,

So glad you like the post. It was fun to write. It seems that nature has found a way to protect this awesome food!

Joyfully,
Joy

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