Is it ok to grind before soaking?

Crimson

I was wondering if it would be ok to grind seeds like flax, and sesame, as well as nuts, before soaking first. Would the enzyme inhibitors still be intact if we do not soak prior to grinding? Or could soaking the grounds release them as well? I'm asking because yesterday I soaked some sesame, let them dry as much as possible then ground them up and it was just a wet sesame mess. By the way I do not have a dehydrator.

Thanks for any responses!

Crimson

anybody?????

Crimson

Thanks for the responses guys...

I know the question sounds a little confusing, I think probably the best way to go about this then would be soak, dehydrate then grind, to make sure to deactivate the enzyme inhibitors. I'm gonna have to wait on that though since I do not have a dehydrator. Oh well I guess for now I'll just keep the "little seed" consumption down.

gogopop

Hey there,

Just wanted to add to this discussion since I have gone through something similar. I had a regular morning smoothie that included ground flax, sunflower and pumpkin seeds - not soaked. I loved my smoothie and did it for years but always noticed bloating and much gurgling in my tummy. My raw food friend suggested that I soak the seeds. It made a big difference. Sometimes I would soak large quantities before and dry them. Other times I have ground them then soaked over night or just in my smoothie for half hour before preparing. Grinding first then soaking DID make a difference. Grinding alone did not seem to destroy the enzyme inhibitors. I also suggest staying away from flax seed. There is a lot of controversy over vitamin inhibitors in it that affect your ability to absorb B vitamins. Flax seed is actually banned in France and Germany has some strict rules about it which you can find online. Chia seed is a much better alternative and has more benefits.