One of the most affordable ways to feed your family an easy snack, or top on salads, soups, pretty much any dish, is to SPROUT!
BENEFITS OF SPROUTING:
*An excellent source of natural fiber
*Lowers absorption of glucose which can be beneficial for those struggling with high cholesterol and/or blood sugar
*Sprouting raw beans and grains rather than cooking them, reduces the amount of phytic acid in the legume or grain, which can hinder the absorption of certain minerals and vitamins, a reason that some people avoid legumes and grains all together
*Sprouting increases the value of NATURAL Folate, Potassium, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Niacin and Riboflavin vs just consuming the bean cooked
*Many of the ogliosaccharides produced by legumes that irritate the gut flora, are broken down by sprouting, making the legumes much easier to digest
*Sprouted beans, legumes and grains are ALKALINE. Consuming them cooked makes them ACIDIC. And being alkaline is crucial to sustaining health
*Sprouts do not contain a heavy amount of calories compared to many other sources of important vitamins and protein, but are extremely satisfying and filling
*Sprouting does not require any type of preservative but leaves you with soft and palatable fresh out of the jar nutrition vs purchasing a can of ready-to-go lentils or beans from the store that are loaded with preservatives and metals
*Sprouting is inexpensive, you do not have to set aside your budget to do this, all you need is a mason jar, daily water access and organic lentils, beans or grains (I prefer lentils). You only need 1/4 of a cup of your dried choice to make a full cup of sprouts.
*Sprouts can be used to produce many yummy recipes, including hummus, soups, salads and more!
To sprout:
Gather any RAW (processed usually won’t grow well or at all, dehydrated is fine) bean, legume, or grain
Get a jar, sprouting tub or paper towel/cheese cloth
Soak them overnight in water the first night and strain in the morning
Lightly rinse and strain
Repeat rinse and strain twice daily
Wabam! That’s really it!


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