Change Your Health and Life with Sprouting Seeds

"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

Breaking my cherry

One of the guys I know Thane, started my journey with sprouts when he opened a shop called Smooth & Juicy. On my first visit he asked “You want a wheat-grass shot?

“Of course” I said yes, wanting to break my sprouted foods cherry having one along with smoothie. It was going to be an acquired taste, but I could see that his new practice had transformed his body and who could not use some of that?

Having actually been a catalyst and facilitator, helping him to the guy he bought the equipment from. We were across the state on another project, I felt invested. He had punch cards made up and I bought one, providing a discount while supporting him and his wife Trish.

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” — Mahatma Gandhi, lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist

The photo above is what my current grow looks like after a few days just yesterday. All I did was soak the beans or seeds in water overnight, then spread them over a bed of fertilized soil. Having just checked the grow this morning, half are getting close to harvest.

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” — Ayurvedic Proverb

Soil is not even needed and I think I’ll simply try water in a jar for the next batch.

So, just what can we use these sprouting seeds for? I planted three varieties, Red Wheat-grass, Broccoli, and Chinese Radish.

According to Sarika Rana in her article on NDTV.com there are many health benefits.

Sprouting tends to increase nutrient levels in the grain, legume, vegetable, nut or seed being sprouted. Sprouts also contain lower levels of anti-nutrients, making it easier for your body to absorb all the goodness they contain.

1. Helps in digestion

Sprouting seeds contain enzymes that aid in the metabolic process, helping digestion. They contain a ton of fiber to help keep us regular with a firm stool to carry out toxins.

2. Helps in weight loss

High in nutrients and low in calories, sprouts contain a good amount of fiber that makes you feel full for a longer period of time. It also inhibits the release of Ghrelin, a hunger hormone that indicates to our brain to eat more. I have first hand experience with this as Thane is a lady magnet like never before at age 58.

Let’s face it, I’m a bit jealous.

3. Improves eye sight

Sprouting seeds contain a bunch of vitamin a which improves eyesight and helps prevent disease.

“If you keep good food in your fridge, you will eat good food.” — Errick McAdams, personal trainer

4. Boosts blood circulation

The high levels of copper and iron increase our red blood cell count which helps to supply oxygen to needy organs and limbs all over the body. This helps our organs to function at peak levels. Blood circulation also improves hair growth and slows follicle death.

​5. Prevents premature aging

Sprouts help fight off cell damaging free radicals that cause us to age faster.

6. Brightens up foods

Whether in a blended smoothie or on top of a salad, sprouts make foods more beautiful and ascetically pleasing.

“The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition.” — Thomas Edison, inventor and businessman

7. Contains Biotin

Biotin, a B complex vitamin helps to repair damaged hair, making it less brittle and stronger. Which then promotes slowing of hair loss, instead growing faster and longer.

8. May help prevent premature graying of hair

A major factor in premature graying of hair are oxidation issues, again it’s the antioxidant. This causes the outer hair follicle layer to shed off and release a red color pigment. Oxidation damages the outermost layer of the hair shaft.

9. Heart healthy

Loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, there have anti inflammatory properties which ease the heart function. Lowering cholesterol while reducing stress on the cardiovascular system. High levels of potassium also helps to reduce blood pressure preventing stroke.

10. Lowers acidity

Sprouts help maintain regular PH levels by alkalizing in the body, reducing acid levels. Too much acidity is a known cause of many cancers.

Bonus #11.

It just makes me feel good to take control, growing at least some of my own food while, knowing exactly what is going in my body. Just say no to chemicals and processed foods to live much longer.

I was growing wheat-grass last year and actually made some stock photos of the beautiful little sprouts.

“Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.” — Julia Child

Bonus #12

Another potent ingredient in wheat-grass is chlorophyll, the pigment that gives plants their color. They say chlorophyll acts like hemoglobin, a protein in blood levels that helps produce more oxygen in the body.

Bonus #13

You can grow sprouts indoors with nothing more than indirect light, no electricity required.

“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” — Hippocrates, Ancient Greek physician

OK, I think it’s about a wrap, let me leave you with a smoothie recipe I’m about to make right now. One of my favorites, It’s from Sonja Overhiser on acoupleofcooks.com and I just add some sprouts.

Ingredients for this celery smoothie

This celery smoothie has a short list of ingredients. Here’s all you need:

Celery: A great way to use up leftover celery! You’ll need ¾ cup chopped.

Green apple: The flavor maker! Apple brings naturally sweet tart flavor.

Banana: Banana is the other key to a great celery smoothie! It makes for the perfect creamy texture with no dairy required.

Spinach: You can use either baby spinach or standard. If you use standard, chop it into pieces first.

Fresh ginger: A must! Grab some fresh ginger root at the store. The way it combines with the celery flavor is perfection.

Lemon juice: Citrus brings a brightness that’s lacking without it. Another must!

Sprouting seeds: A 1/2 cup or whatever you have.

Ice & water: Ice and water combine into just the right frothy texture.

I hope you found some value in this article, if you did please follow the links below for more of my recent work, maybe another will resonate. Until next time, Cheers, Christopher

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