Sunflower — 3,000 years old and named after its golden rayed flower, which are reminiscent of the sun, it is a rich source of protein (up to 30%), lecithin, and Vitamin D (rarely found in vegetables). It is high in trace minerals which make it beneficial for bones, muscle and tissue tone and healthy red blood corpuscles.
Sweet Pea — It is rich in protease inhibitors that prevent certain viruses and chemicals that promote cancer, and it is useful in reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood.
Buckwheat — It promotes proper circulation, digestion and elimination with its anti plaque properties and it helps neutralizes the effects of radiation. (Secondary sources of nutrition)
Clover — It is known as a blood purifier, it is high in calcium content which relaxes the central nervous system. It contains plant estrogens which balance hormones and it also contains isoflavones, which are anti cancerous.
Broccoli — It contains sulfophane which protects cells from becoming malignant. It occurs 10-100 times greater in sprouts than in broccoli as a vegetable. It also causes the body to release glutathiones, a natural body enzyme, which neutralize or detoxify carcinogens, before they damage the DNA.
Radish —It is an expectorant which clears mucous from the respiratory tract, expels worms and benefits the intestinal flora.
Mung, Lentil. & Adzuki — They contain soluble fiber and help lower cholesterol by clearing out dangerous LDL cholesterol in the blood. They also help regulate insulin and thus blood sugar.
Fenugreek — It is soothing to mucous membranes which also is cleansing and nourishing to the digestive system, reduces inflammation and contains chorine (a fat controller) which helps with weight loss.
Some other great secondary sources of nutrition include alfalfa, mustard, garlic, cabbage and onion. The germinating and sprouting process is also used with nuts, seeds and grains increasing their nutritional value up to eight times removing toxins and enzyme inhibitors allowing for easier digestion.
Combining all of the components listed above make this the most nutritious way of eating on the planet. It provides our body with all essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.
Not only are sprouts a powerhouse of life force energy, they are economically and environmentally friendly as well. Sprouts can be grown anywhere in the world all year round. At a time when people are concerned about cost of living and food shortages, it is less than half of a dollar to grow a pound of fresh green organic sprouts. It requires only minutes of your time per day This also relieves a burden on the earth, which some modern agricultural practices as well as animal and fish farming have created.
The resources that provided a great deal of information for this article are “Sprouts The Miracle Food” by Steve Meyerowitz (www.sproutman), the International Sprout Growers Association (www.isga-sprouts.org), and Sprout People (www.sproutpeaople.com).
Tim Huffman is a graduate of the Hippocrates Health Educator Program and is the Executive Farming Officer at Medicinal MicroGreens . Timothy finds time to teach classes at the farm as well as give tours
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