Comments on: Monday Mission: Soak Your Grains

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:19:01 +0000

Just in case anyone is subscribed to this old soaking grains post, I wanted to let you know that I've reopened the issue with the goal of closing it at KS this Friday. There's also a little Nutrimill grain mill giveaway going on. Last fall we tested our grains, I did a recap post on soaking grains, measured pH, and have a soaked recipe ebook coming out for free in about a month. If you've been away, come on back to the party! :) Katie

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28-day Real Food Challenge week 3 recap « Local Nourishment — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:23:57 +0000

[...] We use nuts and seeds very sparingly here. I do soak and dehydrate them because even though the jury is still out on the phytic acid debate, we have a history of the dental problems that Rami Nagel says can be [...]

By: Lenetta @ Nettacow

Lenetta @ Nettacow — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:35:08 +0000

I linked to your eHow article in my weekly roundup, post is below. Thanks for all you do, Katie!
.-= Lenetta @ Nettacow´s last blog ..Link Roundup – No Nap XIX Edition =-.

By: kanmuri

kanmuri — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:46:46 +0000

I usually soak oats and rice. I'll soak the oats overnight and the rice usually only for an hour or so, because Japanese rice tends to become too sticky if it is soaked for too long. .-= kanmuri´s last blog ..Post Vacation Blues =-.

By: Rene @BudgetSavingMom

Rene @BudgetSavingMom — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:33:04 +0000

We have started soaking out grains and beans, and I can tell a big difference in my kids digestion. I think that it is important, so I am really excited about this week's posts! .-= Rene @BudgetSavingMom´s last blog ..Why Our Kids Share A Bedroom =-.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:08:40 +0000

I don’t have any personal experience, but check out this post:

http://gnowfglins.com/2009/09/11/reverse-allergies-through-nourishing-foods/

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:02:25 +0000

I made some meat loaf last night (used milk instead of a tomato base — except for ketchup) and oatmeal for my grain. Now I’m wondering if I should have soaked the oatmeal. Except for having hamburger on hand which I needed to use up, I hadn’t planned ahead for my other ingredients, or rather, didn’t feel like going to the grocery store at the last minute. The meat loaf turned out fine, but would be interesting to see if the oatmeal would have “puffed up” more if soaked.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:39:49 +0000

Heather,
re: questions = me too!!

re: whey = yes, you’d kill the probiotics, but the acidity has done its job already.
Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:34:03 +0000

Libby,
Follow this week’s post for more on phytates. I do believe that once the pasta is dried, you probably wouldn’t be able to soak it, but I really don’t know. I think you’d have pretty soggy pasta! Katie

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:32:40 +0000

Megan,
In my professional (not!) opinion? Nope. I don’t think anyone needs to give up grains, unless they’re having a reaction of some sort. I do want to figure out the healthiest way to serve them, though. Such controversy!
You can do it! Try oatmeal – so simple. Katie