The thing that got everyone talking wasn't the two breakfasts or the emu meatballs...it was ACTIVATED ALMONDS!!!
Why???
Nuts and seeds are a rich source of essential fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, fiber, Vitamin A, B’s, C and E, zinc, potassium, iron, folate, manganese, calcium and magnesium. This makes them a great snack to help reduce inflammation, assist in lowering cholesterol and lowering blood pressure.
To me they're a staple in my diet. I eat them by the handful or blend them with water to make almond milk.
I only ever eat nuts and seeds if they've been activated. This involves soaking them overnight, then drying them out in a dehydrator or oven at a very low temperature.
Nuts and seeds have a job which is to protect themselves in phytates until conditions are just right so it can start to re germinate.These phytates are enzyme inhibitors whichl block the absorption of many valuable nutrients and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron. By activating (soaking) them, diminishes the phytates and makes them easier to digest.
Here's how to activate your nuts (hee hee)...
The process takes a long time, so make A LOT at once
Buy pesticide-free almonds
Put them in a bowl and cover them with water and (optional) sea salt
Soak them overnight in the fridge
Rinse well
If you have a dehydrator, lay them on the telflex sheets and dehydrate on 105/115 degrees. Otherwise, lay them on a cookie sheet and put them in an oven heated to the lowest temperature, which should be no higher than 60 degrees Celsius (140 Fahrenheit)
It will take at least 12 hours, maybe more. Taste one, you'll know when they're ready because they will be very dry.
Store them in an airtight container. They'll last for months...but you'll probably eat them before then!!!
Enjoy x
