Soaked Dry Fruits Water: Drink It or Not? Badam, Kishmish, Anjeer (Video)

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Ever wondered if the water you soak dry fruits in is worth drinking?

Ever wondered if the water you soak dry fruits in is worth drinking?

Fruit Water Basics

Ever wondered if the water you soak dry fruits in is worth drinking?

Drink it or pour it?

Most of us stare at the bowl after an overnight soak and ask, should I drink the water or toss it? The answer is pretty straightforward. When the fruit’s natural sugars, potassium and flavor seep into the liquid, that’s a sign the water is beneficial. If what drips out is mainly bitterness or compounds that can cause gas, it’s better to let the plants have it.

Almond water: worth drinking?

Almonds soaked in water turn the liquid a light brown, but that’s mostly tannins from the skin, not the nut’s good stuff. The protein, healthy fats, vitamin E and fiber stay locked inside the seed, so you won’t miss them if you pour the water away. A bitter cup won’t hurt, but you can also give it to your houseplants or money plant for a nutrient boost.

Raisins, dates, figs water?

Raisins, dates and figs are essentially sugar-packed fruit wrapped in a thin skin. When you leave them soaking overnight, that skin softens and lets a share of the natural sugar, potassium and flavor seep into the water. Tossing the liquid would waste part of what you paid for. The simple way is to eat the softened fruit and sip the water together in the morning. Just remember the sweetness is real sugar, so enjoy it mindfully.

If the good stuff leaks into the water, drink it. If only bitterness leaks out, the plants can have it.

Chickpea water: use or toss?

Soaked chickpea or mung bean water carries some of the sugars that can cause gas for many people. That’s why many cooks discard it and start cooking in fresh water. It isn’t harmful, and you can repurpose it, add it to dough, use it in a gravy, or simply drink it if you like the taste. But it’s not a magic morning tonic.

Myth: all nutrients leach out?

The idea that all the nutrients jump into the soaking water is a stretch. What mostly leaches out are tannins from skins, a bit of sugar from dried fruit, and some gas-forming sugars from pulses. The protein, healthy fats, fiber and other key nutrients stay inside the almond or legume, which is why you still get them when you eat the whole piece.

Myth: liver cleanse overnight?

Your liver and kidneys already work around the clock to filter and detoxify, so there’s no overnight miracle from a glass of raisin water. The drink is pleasantly sweet, offers some potassium and can help a bit with constipation for some people. That’s a reasonable benefit, but it’s not a fast-track to a cleaner liver.

Take care if

A few things to keep in mind before making dried-fruit water a daily habit. If you have diabetes, remember the water contains sugar, so count it toward your carbs and check with your doctor if you’re on medication. Those with kidney issues should watch potassium intake, as dried fruit is potassium-rich. Pregnant women should get a doctor’s okay before drinking large amounts of methi water. For kids under five, chop the soaked fruit into tiny pieces.

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