Ask George: I would like to know your opinion on the wisdom of eating soaked raw red lentils. I have encountered recipes calling for such a method of preparation on numerous raw vegan websites

Most raw foods, including raw grains and legumes, contain enzyme inhibitors that help prevent breakdown of their key structure components. For example, the protein components in raw grains and legumes are often protected by enzymes, called protease ...

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