do you know the amazing benefits of eating sprouts? do you know you can grow sprouts easily in your kitchen in just about 3 days? let me teach you!
first, the health benefits of sprouts make up quite an impressive list, and they include the ability to improve the digestive process, boost the metabolism, increase enzymatic activity throughout the body, prevent anemia, help with weight loss, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, prevent neural tube defects in infants, protect against cancer, boost skin health, improve vision, support the immune system, and increase usable energy reserves.
now, how to? head to your nearest health food store (or Amazon) and grab a glass sprouting jar (like this one). pick what you want to sprout, it can be almost anything! my favorites are mung beans, broccoli seeds & sunflower seeds. make sure they are raw and organic sprouting seeds.
soak the amount of seeds/beans you'd like to sprout overnight, then rinse and drain. place seeds in sprouting jar and rinse twice daily, keeping the jar tipped upside down at a 45 degree angle draining into your sink. depending on what you are sprouting, they will be ready in 3 to 5 days. that's it! once mature, store them in an airtight container in your fridge.
I add them to just about everything: smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, you name it! but, my very favorite way to enjoy them is plain, by the fist-full (:
this creamy & delicious dressing is sure to make even the pickiest of eaters enjoy this nutritious food!
1/4 c pine nuts
1/4 c lemon juice
1-2 garlic cloves
1 T ground flax
2 T water
s + p to taste
3-5 drops stevia
-blend until smooth. pour over sprouts and toss.
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