Sprouting at home gives you readily available nutrition right on your kitchen counter, it's fresh, it's inexpensive, it's fun and very tasty. And there are so many different sprouts to choose from, a flavor for every day.
Sprouts are highly nutritious because they contain all the elements that a plant needs for life and growth. Sprouting also increases the amounts and bioavailability of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, transforming them into nutritional powerhouses. Overall, sprouts provide high-quality nutrients and important sources of numerous vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes.It is simply a plant in its most biologically concentrated form and an easy way to increase your daily nutritional intake.
Sprouts and microgreens (cress, wheatgrass, etc.) contain large amounts of living enzymes. Enzymes are catalysts for all your bodily functions, including digestion. Increased enzymes enable enhanced breakdown and release of more nutrients from the food you eat, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids – all essential building blocks for your body and health.Sprouts can thus provide us with various beneficial health effects, including improved digestion and improved blood sugar levels as well as a more alkaline body.
Here are some of the most popular seeds to sprout and some of their benefits:
Alfalfa: rich in antioxidants, vitamin K and vitamin C as well as minerals.Broccoli: Rich in minerals and vitamins.Clover: Rich in carbohydrates, protein (30%) and minerals.Green lentils: Rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamin C, zinc and copper.Mung beans: Rich in protein, dietary fiber and nutrients, vitamins C & B.
Radish: Excellent source of folate and rich in vitamin C.
Sunflower seeds: Rich in protein, zinc & B vitamins.Wheatgrass and Barley grass: Rich in minerals, vitamins, chlorophyll, and amino acids. There are many other seeds that can be used for sprouting including quinoa, buckwheat, chickpeas, peas, and rye. Add sprouts daily to your salad, in green juices, or eat them on their own to get an abundance of nutrients and enzymes. Remember that you must rinse your sprouts thoroughly before eating them each time, whether you've bought them or sprouted them yourself.
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