Welcome to The Plant Based Pods, where we explore all things related to plant-based living. In today's episode, Nella D shares her personal journey of navigating food intolerances while on a whole food plant-based diet. She delves into the topic of nuts and the important role they play in a plant-based diet, despite her own intolerance to them. Join us as Nella D discusses the benefits of soaking nuts and seeds to improve nutritional absorption and enhance the plant-based diet experience. Stay tuned as we unravel the secrets of optimizing your plant-based lifestyle in "Soak Your Nuts_ A Guide to Enhancing Your Plant-Based Diet and Improving Nutritional Absorption."
00:00 Son suffers, I tolerate, but it's unhealthy.
04:42 Enzymes coat nuts and seeds for taste.
08:44 Soak nuts for creamier, smoother plant milk.
10:15 Toasting nuts may reduce bitterness and phytic acid.
Primary Topic: Nella D's Personal Health Journey
- Nella D's journey on a whole food plant-based diet
- Her weight loss progress and goal
- Her struggles with food and drug intolerances
Primary Topic: Nuts and Their Health Benefits
- The nutritional benefits of nuts
- Nella D's personal experience with stomach pains after consuming nuts
- The presence of enzymes like phytic acid in nuts to repel pests
- Discussion on benefits and downsides of phytic acid in nuts
Primary Topic: Nut Soaking as a Solution
- The impact of soaking nuts and seeds in water overnight to remove phytic acid
- Different soaking methods for different types of nuts and seeds
- The effect of soaking on the creaminess and smoothness of plant-based milks
- The potential impact of using powerful blenders on the need for soaking
Primary Topic: Roasting Nuts as a Possible Solution
- Nella D's experience with roasting walnuts to reduce bitterness
- The question of whether roasting nuts can destroy phytic acid
- Discussion on the potential effect of roasting on the taste and bitterness of nuts
Primary Topic: Nutritional Considerations for Plant-Based Diets
- The importance of considering tolerance and intolerance to foods in a plant-based diet
- The overall goal of enjoying a plant-based diet while optimizing nutritional absorption
Primary Topic: Conclusion and Channel Promotion
- A plea for viewers to subscribe to the Gom plant based channel to receive future content
- Nella D's outlook on growing the channel and sharing more information in the future
The Power of Plant-Based Diet: "And so far to date, I've lost over 41Lbs... But that doesn't take away from the £41 I'm delighted to have lost so far. So the journey continues."
— Nella D [00:00:39 → 00:00:48]
Living with Food Intolerances: "I'm one of those awkward people that has a lot of food intolerances, drug intolerances. For example, I I can't have penicillin like a lot of people. And an awful lot of drugs I react to. So, it's gonna be great if I can get healthier and be dependent on less drugs because then that's not gonna be an issue at all. But in terms of food, I'm pretty intolerant. Well, I have celiac disease, so there's the gluten aspect. I'm intolerant of dairy, And that seems to be something that runs in my family a bit."
— Nella D [00:00:59 → 00:01:39]
Lactose Intolerance Realities: "Nevertheless, even if you can get away with it, it can't be doing you any good if it's something your body will, at some point, reject. It doesn't like it."
— Nella D [00:01:59 → 00:02:08]
The Health Benefits of Nuts: "But they're a great source of omega threes, vitamins, minerals, and natural fats, the natural oils that are within them. So they're very helpful to the diet and very natural to the diet."
— Nella D [00:02:45 → 00:02:51]
The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Foods: "I used to treat myself to a packet of fruit and nuts...And after a few days, I started to get stomach pains...But, anyway so I carried on."
— Nella D [00:03:20 → 00:03:24]
The Role of Phytic Acid in Plant Foods: "And phytic acid is very helpful. In fact, you know, we probably wouldn't have the harvest that we have without it because what it does is it creates a bitter taste."
— Nella D [00:04:55 → 00:05:07]
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives: "And the way around this is to soak your nuts and seeds. Now seeds won't take so long. But what we do is, overnight, we put, say, half a cup of raw almonds into a big jug. We fill it with cold water, And then in the morning, we rinse them, put them in the blender, put in a liter of water, blend it, strain it."
— Nella D [00:07:15 → 00:07:46]
Nut Milk Preparation: "What actually happens is it gets rid of the phytic acid just by soaking it. And it's the same with all of your nuts. So if you're using a lot of nuts in cooking and you don't want anyone to get an upset stomach or to absorb or to have to try and digest this thing, this enzyme that is toxic to insects and certain diseases and viruses and things in the soil, then you can soak them."
— Nella D [00:07:51 → 00:08:21]
The Secret to Creamier Nut Milk: "They're nut milk soaked the night before. So they they get a good 8 to 10 hours of soaking before it's made into milk. But one of the nice things about that that it does, that overnight, even though you're gonna get rid of the phytic acid, which is good, is it it plumps them up. So the milk is actually creamier and smoother, which is really nice. It's worth doing."
— Nella D [00:08:44 → 00:09:12]
Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet: "It's quite nice, especially when you're transitioning to plant based from being a meat eater. Toast them, and that seems to get rid of the bitterness as well."
— Nella D [00:10:17 → 00:10:26]
"Join me on my plant-based journey as I share my tips for enhancing your diet and improving nutritional absorption. Discover how soaking nuts and seeds can unlock their health benefits and minimize digestive issues. Whether you're navigating food intolerances or simply aiming for optimal health, this simple technique can elevate your plant-based experience. Hit subscribe to stay tuned for more valuable insights and grow with me on this incredible journey. Together, let's soak up the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Thank you for joining me on The Plant Based Pod"
