Now there is a lot of talk about the benefits of such a product as sprouts. This food is special. The only food product that has not been altered in any way. All useful substances remain in the living tissue of a young plant.
Benefit
As you know, those products that undergo any kind of processing (cooking, frying, stewing, etc.) lose their useful properties. As a result, the body does not receive the necessary enzymes that are important for humans. Not getting the right amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, the body weakens, works worse and ages faster. Sprouts are a natural product. Food that is very rich in enzymes. It is considered the most useful.
At the beginning of their germination, the amount of antioxidants in the seeds is greatly increased. This contributes to the fact that the plant at this stage is trying to survive, and the person receives a product that is simply priceless. Sprouts are excellent food for microbes that play an important role in the human body. Fruit and berry seedlings contain a huge amount of pectin, which supports and also restores the human intestinal microflora. The best are cereal sprouts.
What is better to germinate
It is easiest to sprout rye, wheat, lentils, peas, wave, chickpeas at home. They are considered the most unpretentious. Anyone who wants to do it can handle them. It should be noted that each of the cultures has its own special health-improving effect, which is desirable to be aware of.
How to use
There is a statement that sprouts are best used in the morning and preferably on an empty stomach. If you did not succeed in doing this in the morning, then you can eat it during the day with food. It should be cold. You can drink the product with juice, water, tea. It is not recommended to eat them in the evening, as they tend to stimulate the body and a person may not fall asleep.
You should get used to the use of sprouts gradually. Start with 1 teaspoon. Increase the dose over several months. The maximum portion is 70 grams. Sprouts need to be chewed thoroughly or use a blender. You can add a little fruit to them.
How to germinate
To germinate grains correctly, you must first purchase them. They must be of impeccable quality. Pour well-washed grain into a regular jar (liter). To fill with water. It is better to take filtered or spring water. Let the seeds swell (10-12 hours). Rinse. Pour again and cover with a lid. Do not close tightly. After the seeds have nibbled, rinse again and drain the water thoroughly. It can be stored for 5-6 days in the refrigerator. Lightly cover the dishes where the product is stored (with a lid, napkin, etc.). Even in the refrigerator, the seedlings will continue to grow, but this is perfectly acceptable. Their quality will only improve from this.
