Soaking Grains: Top 5 Reader Questions Answered

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Soaking grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds is a traditional practice that can positively impact the nutritional qualities of these foods for those who consume them. Grains, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds can all add great value and variety to the diet, yet they contain antinutrients – particularly phytates and enzyme inhibitors – which detract [...]

Chipotle Chile, Black Bean and Chicken Soup

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Black bean soup – warm, spicy, brimming with chicken, beans and vegetables – is a dish that everyone can appreciate.  There’s nothing quite like a nourishing black bean soup on a cold winter’s afternoon, that, when paired with a salad of fresh winter greens and full-bodied unrefined olive oil, makes for a fully satisfying meal.  [...]

Lentil Stew

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Lentil stew –   wholesome, nourishing and filling – makes for an inexpensive and satisfying meal.   Pastured bacon in all its sweet and salty smokiness provides the perfect counterpoint for the humble brown lentil in this simple soup.   Carrots, onions, celery and fresh parsley complete this version of a classic lentil soup.   [...]