Brazil nuts are a
gold mine of nutrition. They are high in fiber, healthy fats and
vitamins. They are also rich in minerals such as copper, selenium an
antioxidant that boosts the immune system and manganese a co-factor
for antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. They are an excellent
source of protein containing all of the essential amino acids. It is
important to soak nuts in order to reduce the phytic acid contained
in them. Phytic acid binds to calcium, magnesium and other minerals
which can prevent minerals from being absorbed by the intestines.
Soaking nuts in salted water overnight will remove most of the phytic
acid.
Brazil Nut Milk
1 cup Brazil nuts
soaked overnight in water with a pinch of quality salt added to the soaking
water. In the morning, pour off the water and throw away. Put the nuts in a blender with 3 cups pure water and
blend well. Pour liquid in a quart measuring cup in which you have
placed a nut bag, then squeeze out the liquid. Return the liquid to
the blender and add a tablespoon of honey and blend a couple seconds.
Pour into a clean quart jar and refrigerate. Save the leftover pulp to use in a raw recipe. You can freeze it or dehydrate it.
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