SPROUTS

Sprouts are edible seeds that have just germinated. Sprouts are called as Super foods or Power foods due to their high nutrient contents of all raw foods. Basic regular foods have vitamins and minerals in small quantities, whereas power foods have vitamins and minerals several times over the normal food. Basic foods lack important enzymes whereas power foods store sufficient enzymes. While sprouting, the enzymes present in the seeds get activated and they convert starches into simple sugars, which make sprouts easy to digest. Sprouts are immunity boosting foods, which are vital for good health. Eating sprouts is a good way to supplement the diet with food enzymes that are critical for every biochemical reaction that takes place in body. The vitamin contents multiply as much as 500 times during sprouting phase.

Sprouts are excellent source of Antioxidants, Vitamins A, B, C and E in addition to Minerals such as Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc etc. Enzymes and Fiber are also found in abundance in sprouts. Antioxidants protect from radiation and toxic chemicals. They help the body to cleanse, detoxify and rebuild and heal itself.
Enzymes aid in the digestion and assimilation of nutrients and contribute to body’s life force. Fiber aids elimination and their lecithin helps the body get rid of cholesterol. Sprouts are low in calories and easy to digest, as mentioned above. Sprouts are perfect weight loss and body purification foods. In fact, sprouts may be considered as Spark Plugs of life. They also contain essential amino acids required for growth and repairs of the body. They store sufficient quantities of phytohormones, phytochemicals and Neutraceuticals. Sprouts contain no Cholesterol and provide several essential fatty acids. A raw food diet full of sprouts is one of the best ways to detoxify your body.

It has been proved beyond doubt that the Sprouts are real health food. They are full of life and vital energy required for body. The right combination of sprouts contains everything needed for life and perfect health. All their nutritional elements are easily assimilated and readily available to the body.

Sprouts can be taken as such in raw form. These could be steamed, boiled or baked. They can be mixed with fruits or raw vegetables or can be added to salads, sandwiches, soups, dhal, vegetables or any other dishes. These are excellent for all age groups, from children to elderly persons, from healthy to not so healthy persons. Make it a regular habit of taking sprouts for the entire family and enjoy perfect health.