The use of sprouted wheat in food is not a tribute to fashion. It has been used for a long time both for the treatment and for the prevention of many diseases. It is not surprising, because the grain itself contains a large amount of valuable substances and microelements.
Beneficial features
Wheat grains contain a large amount of vitamin E, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of liver cells. B vitamins, which are also part of the grains, are necessary for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, the organ and muscles of the eye. Potassium strengthens the heart muscle, gives elasticity to the muscles, preventing them from fading, and maintains acid-base balance.
After germination in wheat grains, the content of vitamin B and C increases 5 times, folic acid - 4 times, vitamin E - 3 times.
Cooking recipes
To prepare a salad of sprouted wheat, you will need the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of dill greens, 1 tablespoon of natural honey, 2 stalks of green garlic, 200 g of sour cream or whipped yogurt, 100 g of beet leaves, 100 g of cucumbers, 5 tablespoons of sprouted wheat …
Beet tops must be rinsed well and cut into narrow strips. The cucumbers are cut into small cubes. Finely chopped dill and garlic are mixed with beet tops and cucumbers.
A mixture of sprouted grains of wheat, yogurt and honey is used as a dressing.
An equally appetizing salad can be prepared using dried fruits. This dish is perfect for breakfast. To prepare the salad, you will need the following components: 2 tablespoons of dried fruits (dried apricots, raisins, prunes), 1 tablespoon of natural honey, 2 tablespoons of grated carrots, 2 tablespoons of sprouted wheat grains.
Fresh sprouted wheat grains should be chopped in a meat grinder (blender). After that, dried fruits, honey and grated carrots are added to the resulting mass. To enhance the beneficial properties of vitamin salad, it is recommended to use a little olive oil as a dressing.
To make the simplest salad, you will need the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of natural honey, 2 tablespoons of grated carrots, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons of wheat germ. The proposed ingredients are gently mixed. The salad is served at the table.
For an afternoon snack, you can prepare the following salad. It will be appreciated by both adults and children. To prepare it, you will need: 1 tablespoon of natural honey, 100 g of fruits (apples, lingonberries, raspberries, pears, plums), 100 g of sprouted wheat grains.
Berries or fruits should be well washed and chopped. Sprouted wheat grains are passed through a meat grinder. All components are mixed. The salad is dressed with honey.
