Benefits of Sprouting
I love sprouting. It is a simple and easy habit that you can do with minimal effort.
Did you know that one ounce of broccoli sprouts contains more anti-carcinogens than 2 pounds of mature broccoli?
And that sprouting a seed increases its nutritional density by between 400-700%?
For example, a sprouted seed has double the fiber, double the protein, and half the calories as “regular” seed?
Instructions:
Select the seed of your choice. (I like alfalfa, mung bean, broccoli, and sunflower seeds the best).
Place about 2 T of seeds in a mason jar.
Soak them overnight in filtered water.
Rinse, then leave in a mason jar in a window sill near sunlight and warmth.
Rinse the seeds twice a day.
Seeds are ready to eat when they have grown a tail that is about 1/4-1/2 inch long. This can take 3-5 days depending on the seed, sunlight and temperature.
If they are growing too quickly, you can slow the growth by placing them in the fridge for a day or two.
And, when they are ready to eat, just place the mason jar in the fridge and enjoy within 2 days.
Live Life Optimally,
Kristie
Share This Post
Kristie is a wife and mother of 4 and an athlete. She has been working in healthcare for more than 25 years. Kristie’s goal is to assist her patients to achieve and maintain an exceptional level of health and life-balance. She successfully blends prevention, optimization, hormone therapy, and age management with balanced and healthy living into her progressive wellness and integrative medical practice. Read more
Leave a Reply