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BONUS Make Better Bread with Karen O’Donoghue

The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast

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Optimizing Nutritional Value through Food Processing

Optimizing nutritional value through food processing involves soaking nuts to improve iodine levels and adding ingredients like olive oil, sea salt, seaweed, and then roasting them to enhance nutritional benefits beyond just providing energy. Making conscious food choices, like opting for soaked and roasted nuts over refined carbohydrates, can increase intake of micronutrients and prebiotic fiber. Processing food by soaking, cooking, and fermenting can optimize nutrient absorption and digestion, supporting brain health, respiratory system, and gut health by promoting the growth of good bacteria. The current trend of adding functional food ingredients may not always equate to healthier choices, as simple processing steps like soaking and cooking can significantly enhance the nutritional quality of food. Despite time constraints, taking simple steps like soaking nuts before consumption can significantly contribute to improving overall health and nutrient absorption.

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