Sprouting at home gives you easily accessible nutrition right on your kitchen counter, it's fresh, it's cheap, it's fun and very delicious.And there are so many different sprouts to choose from, a flavor for every day.
Sprouts are very nutrient-rich because they contain all the elements that a plant needs for life and growth. Sprouting also increases the quantities and bioavailability of proteins, vitamins and minerals, transforming them into nutritional powerhouses.Overall, sprouts provide high-quality nutrients and important sources of a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants as well as enzymes.It's 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 greater breakdown and release of more nutrition from the food you eat, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids – all important 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, C & B vitamins.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 each time you eat them, whether you bought them or sprouted them yourself.We offer organic sprouting seeds.
