I am sure you have heard of sprouts- the most "famous" being alfalfa sprouts. If you have never eaten sprouts, now may be a good time to enter them into your diet. Here is why:
- They are an amazing source of nutrients given that they contain everything needed to sustain life
- They have an alkalising effect on the body, working against free radicals (cancer causing agents)
- Aid in controlling hot flashes, PMS, menopause and fibrocystic breast tumors
- Contains highly active antioxidants
- Prevent DNA destruction
- Protects from the effects of aging
- Prevents bone breakdown and osteoporosis
- Contains oxygen for healthy cell life
- Provide living enzymes
- Good source of essential fatty acids
- Being a chlorophyll-rich food they act as a blood cleanser
http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-sprout-information/so-good-sprouts.html
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/sproutbenefits.html
http://www.isga-sprouts.org/
Growing your own sprouts!
Growing your own sprouts is super easy! You don't need anything special- just a jar, a breathable cloth, seeds and water. Here is how you do it:
1. Put 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite sprouting mix/seeds in a jar and cover with cheesecloth or other breathable fabric.
2. Rinse with water and drain. Then fill jar up with water a little above the seeds and soak over night. Dry seeds are dormant. By soaking the seeds, you wake them up.
3. Drain and prop at an angle so leftover water can drain throughout the day.
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| Prop at an angle to drain |
4. Continue to rinse seeds twice/day by swirling seeds with a little filtered water and draining and propping up.
5. Sprout for 4-6 days or until the root is 1-2 inches tall.
6. Rinse and place in fridge to be eaten. Consume within a couple days. Yum!
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| I grew something- yay sprouts! |
You can also purchase a sprouter which helps if this is something you plan to have going all the time. Please check out the website http://sproutpeople.org/ for more information.Here is to better health!
