Light Roasting Nuts and Seeds 

Raw nuts or those that have been lightly roasted at home are healthier than most that have been commercially available roasted nuts and seeds.  That's because, even if they are dry roasted, most commercially available nuts and seeds are heated to a high temperature (over 350' F), which damages their delicate oils, resulting in the formation of free radicals.   The problem with free radicals is that cause lipid peroxidation - the oxidizing of fats in artery walls - the first step in the build up of plaque and atherosclerosis.  If you want to enjoy nuts and seeds with a lightly roasted flavor, I suggest low temperature roasting.  Here is how you can create delicious and healthy roasted nuts and seeds in a manner of minutes.  

Directions:

Preheat oven to 160 - 170 F.  Place a thin layer of nuts or seeds (about 2 cups) on a cookie sheet.  Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.  To enhance the "roasted" flavor, try putting a little liquid aminos or tamari (soy sauce) in a spray bottle and misting the nuts or seeds before cooking.

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