Sprouts are germinated seeds that can be eaten raw or cooked depending on your preference. They are often used in preparing fresh salads and have high concentration of nutrients and other important properties. Sprouts are very rich in protein, vitamin K, vitamin C, iron and folate. Bean sprouts minimize the risk of cardiovascular disease, maintain bone density, protect cells from free radicals, prevent damage and inflammation to the cells, strengthen the organs and skin, generate new and healthy red blood cells, and improve the digestive capacity and immunity. Folate minimizes the risk of birth defects. Vitamins K and C protect the body against diseases. Fiber and essential minerals promote healthy growth of the body.
Some of the examples of sprouts include:
Soya beans
Moog beans
Clover
Chickpea
Radish
Alfalfa
Broccoli sprouts
All over the world, a lot of people find pleasure in eating sprouts for a balanced and complete diet plan. Some of the advantages of eating sprouts are:
Good for weight loss
Contain fewer calories
Control hypertension
Reduce levels of blood cholesterol
Regulate the level of blood sugar in the body
Aid the digestion
Clean the skin of impurities
They fight against diseases
There are various varieties of sprouts available in the market but some of them are more nutritious than others. Let us look at the variations:
Mung bean sprouts: 1 cup contain 16% of the RDA of folate and 18% of the RDA of vitamin RDA refers to recommended dietary allowance.
Alfalfa sprouts: 5 cup contains 16% of the RDA of folate and 18% of the RDA of vitamin
Broccoli sprouts: Very rich in sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a natural and powerful anti-cancer compound.
It is recommended that sprouts should be soaked overnight and eaten raw in the morning. However inorganic sprouts can pose danger in such a case. Raw sprouts can increase exposure to E. Coli bacteria. However, while cooking some nutrition gets lost. Washing them properly, buying best quality produce, and checking for expiry date can reduce the risks. Either prepared cooked or eaten raw, sprouts have great advantages particularly when immersed in water overnight. Make sprouts consumption a daily habit and see big difference in your immunity and energy levels.
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