Publisher's Synopsis
GROW AND USE SPROUTS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR HEALTH AND VITALITY
Aside from the fact that sprouts are an easy, cheap, and tasty vegetable anyone can grow, sprouting also has some real nutritional benefits. Sprouting legumes, grains, and seeds makes them much easier to digest by breaking down the anti-nutrients that are common in those foods. If you've ever had troubles digesting a particular grain or legume, I highly recommend trying it sprouted before writing it off all together. You might be pleasantly surprised that sprouted beans or grains don't bother your body! In general, sprouting also increases the vitamin C and B content and the fiber. Adding sprouts to your diet also may have benefits for the health of your heart. Several studies have shown that consuming sprouts can lower cholesterol levels in people with diabetes or obesity. One study showed an increase in "good" HDL cholesterol as well as a drop in triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Lower levels of cholesterol are connected to a lower risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis. Sample Recipe: Sprouts khichdiIngredients
- 2 tbsp mixed sprouts (moong, chana, chawli, etc.)
- 2 tbsp rice, soaked and drained
- 1/2 tsp clarified butter (ghee)
- 1/4 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
