Bikram Yoga Retreat: Sprout easy

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Sprout easy - I have the key!

The Mighty Sprout!

The sprout - whichever is your favorite - alfalfa, clover, sunflower... is one of the most alkalising, nutritious and easily accessible foods know to man. Being rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes. A sprout possesses all of the energy, vitamins and nutrients and power that enables it to be transformed from a small seed into a strong plant. At this stage its nutritional value is at its highest for instance, sprouted seeds can contain 400% more protein than lettuce and over 3900% more beta-carotine.

The nutritious value of sprouts is remarkable with sprouts containing a greater concentration of vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes, phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, nitrosmines, trace minerals, bioflavinoids and chemo-protectants (such as sulphoraphane and isoflavone) which work against toxins, resist cell mutation and invigorate the body’s immune system than at any other point in the plant’s life – even when the plant is fully matured. The abundant enzymes in sprouts also makes them easily digestible as their delicate cell walls easily release elemental nutrients.
Many different types of sprout are available including alfalfa, broccoli, little radish, mung bean and a range of mixes including fitness mix, etc etc...

So, The question is then - HOW DO I GET SOME and CAN I GROW THESE LITTLE GUYS AT HOME EASILLY?? The Answer is YES YES YES...

Check out this little gem of a sprout tray and the sprouts pictured here that I grew just this week - YOU CAN TOO!

No more jars, lids, cheesecloth, clumpy half sprouted seeds... THIS TRAY ROCKS!