Nut and seeds questions

[Suzy Sparkles]

Hi Everyone,
I'm new at this and I have tons of questions. I just got the Rawfoods Real World Cookbook. They suggest that you keep some nuts and seeds in refrigerator for freshness. Is this necessary? How do I know which ones to refigerate. I was planning on putting them in airtight jars and than storing them in my dark cool pantry.
Also should I be dehydrating the nuts for easier digesting.

Thanks for helping me out,
Sue

[Lay-Lay]

If I am not going to keep them in sealed containers I put mine in the fridge to prevent bugs and things from getting into them.

Soaking them allows you to break the enzyme inhibitor and dehydrating them takes them back to a dry firm nut/seed.