Soaking nuts, grains, and seeds is the secret to unlocking a range of nutrients and reaping benefits of their diverse nutritional profile. Cashews and walnuts like other nuts have up to 5% and 0.1-9.4% of phytic acid (per 100gm) respectively, an antinutrient which can hinder absorption of nutrients and affect digestibility in some people. Soaking them can multiply their benefits, aid digestion, and make their texture softer. When it comes to eating soaked cashew and soaked walnuts, is one better than the other? Let's find out.
Cashews, known as Kaju in India, are a powerhouse of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants such as polyphenols, the plant-based phytonutrients that are also present in fruits and vegetables. While cashews have gained a bad reputation for being high in saturated fat and contributing towards cholesterol, this is nothing more than a myth, say experts. Studies suggest that a small serving of cashew in fact helps eliminate the much dreaded bad cholesterol or LDL. (low-density lipo-protein)
