Sprouting
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Biosta Sprouter and Sprouting
Seeds
The foundation of the living foods concept
is the seed. Filled with nutrients needed by the growing plant,
and suffused with vital enzymes, seeds are the very core of
life. All the energy and life of a plant goes toward making
seeds. Each seed holds vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats,
and carbohydrates in reserve, awaiting the suitable environment
to begin growing.
When air, water, and a suitable temperature are provided,
a miracle begins. The seed germinates, begins to sprout, and
an incredible flow of energy is released. Natural chemical
changes occur. Enzymes are produced to convert the concentrated
nutrients into those needed by the growing plant.
As the sprouting process continues, carbohydrates are made
easier to assimilate. Complex proteins are converted into
more simple amino acids and fats are changed into fatty acids,
which are easily digested soluble compounds. Vitamin C, along
with some other vitamins found only in trace amounts in the
seed, is produced in larger amounts during sprouting.
In addition, sprouts absorb minerals and vital trace elements
from the water used to grow and rinse them. Moreover, the
minerals in sprouts are chelated; that is, in their natural
state, they are chemically bound to amino acids, so that they
are easily assimilated by the human body. Sprouts which
turn green are rich in chlorophyll.
Sprouting
Advantages
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Enzymes are activated.
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Proteins convert to free amino acids.
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Starches change to simple sugars.
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Minerals combine to increase assimilation.
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Vitamin content increases from 3 to 12 or
more times.
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Chlorophyll and carotene content increase
dramatically when exposed to
sunlight.
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Home-grown sprouts are remarkably inexpensive.
Seeds, beans & peas can be stored for years
(some alfalfa seeds survived for millennia in Egyptian tombs
and still sprouted)!
When ready, keep sprouts refrigerated &
rinse daily.
Cooking time can be lessened & nutritional content increased
by sprouting buckwheat, rice, corn or wheat (12 to 24 hours
should be
enough time)!
Easy-Sprout
Easy-Sprout is a liter-size dual-container
that uses heat from sprouts to circulate fresh, humidified
air by convection. This prevents suffocation and
dehydration so sprouts need less (or no) rinsing.
Grow pound batches of healthier, tastier sprouts faster
with minimal effort, at home or away.
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The
Biosta Sprouter by Miracle Exclusives
Simple and fool-proof, this sprouter
has a capillary action valve to maintain precise
germinating water level with one initial
watering, three sprouter beds, a drain basin and
lid. We like to use sprouts in place of
lettuce on sandwiches. Try my favorite:
a peanut butter, honey, banana, and sprout sandwich!
Fresh sprouts
are highly nutritious! |
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