First what is germinating?  Germinating is when a seed or nut begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy. Soaking seeds or nuts in filtered water starts this process. The seed, grain, or nut then activates it's own enzymes to start the growing process. Soaking a seed or germinating, ends it's dormancy and begins a new life. There are many theories that eating more "live" food will make us essentially more "alive" and eating dead food makes us more "dead". The activated "live" enzymes of the nut or grain also makes it easier for our bodies to process, absorb, and eliminate it! 

Its so easy to make your own sprouted nut or seed snacks! All you have to do is:

1. Pick your raw and organic nuts or seeds. (You want to use raw and organic products because if it is processed the enzymes will already be dead.)

1. Soak them overnight or for 8 hours!  
2. After you soak or germinate your nuts or seeds then you can cover them in spices to make them flavorful. (One of my favorite spice combinations are cayenne pepper and sea salt)
3. Put them in a dehydrator at 105-110 degrees for a day or two to make them crunchy! 
4. ENJOY! 

You can eat any soaked seed, nut, or grain and know that you are giving your body an amazing nutritional gift.