Sprouting Seeds
Why sprout seeds?
Why should you sprout seeds? Sprouting tends to enhance the nutritional value of the grains, legumes or beans. Also, these contain certain anti-nutrients including phytic acid which locks up important minerals. It also inhibits our digestive enzymes that can cause indigestion and intestinal gas. Nutritionist Sheela Sehrawat from the Diet Clinic in New Delhi, explains, “Sprouting increases the nutritive value of the ingredients and provides better digestion. The young sprouts have 10 to 100 times glucoraphanin which is an enzyme that protects the body from cancer causing agents. Further, it provides antioxidants and increases the activity of chlorophyll which helps in detoxifying your body by boosting the oxygen levels in the body.”
Benefits of Sprouting
Sprouting increases the level of minerals and vitamins including vitamin D in the ingredients. In the book, Diet & Nutrition – A Holistic Approach, author Rudolph Ballentine explains that most of the gas producing starches can be eliminated by sprouting. Also, sprouting increases the protein content, and shortens the cooking time of legumes. During the process of sprouting, some of the stored starch in the legume is used up for forming the tiny leaves and rootlets and in manufacturing vitamin C. Here are some health benefits that will convince you to sprout more often.
How do you sprout seeds?
Check out this great step by step guide!
What seeds does Mountain Avenue Market have for sprouting?
Sprouting seeds:
-wheatgrass seeds
-chia seeds
-radish seeds
-rambo radish seeds
-broccoli seeds
-red clover seeds
We can order other types of seeds for you as well. We can also order bulk sprouting seeds for you.
We also carry seed sprouting supplies!
Please contact us HERE with questions! Or place a bulk special order HERE.