AMAZING BENEFITS OF SPROUTS | YOU MUST KNOW

ABOUT SPROUTS

   

Sprouts truly are the best locally-grown food, yet not enough people eat or grow them. Sprouts ensure blood purification and strengthen the immune system to protect against several diseases. In Naturopathy, sprouts are referred to as a medicine.

Types of Sprouts:

There are numerous varieties of sprouts available, which include seeds of alfalfa, soybean, gram, peas, wheat, moong and fenugreek. Black beans, kidney beans, split peas, garbanzo beans and pinto beans can also be used as sprouted seeds.

1. Moong bean: Moong bean is the easiest bean to sprout. It has a distinct flavor and adds taste to the other foods.
2. Fenugreek: It have a spicy and slightly bitter taste. These sprouts are known for their curative properties.
3. Gram: Gram sprouts are well known for enhancing vigour and vitality.
4. Brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts are the best sprouts for improving the health of hair.

Let’s look at the benefits of including sprouts in our daily diet.

1. INCREASES BLOOD SUPPLY

Sprouts improve blood circulation and strengthens and repairs capillaries to get strong and thick hair. It helps to generate new blood vessels and increases circulation to the scalp and follicles.

2. ANTI-OXIDANT

Premature greying of hair is caused due to the oxidation of tissues. The potent antioxidants present in the sprouts prevent the corrosion of tissues, reducing the possibility of premature hair greying.

3. IMPROVES DIGESTION

One of the best things about sprouts is that they contain an unusually high number of enzymes. This can help boost various metabolic processes and chemical reactions within the body, specifically when it comes to digestion. Enzymes are an important part of the digestive process, and they help break down food effectively and increase the absorption of nutrients by the digestive tract. 

4. BOOST METABOLISM

sprouts contain a wealth of enzymes that usually aren’t available through food. This major influx represents a kick start for the body, and can seriously impact its metabolic activity. Beyond that, sprouts also contain a significant amount  of protein, which is the essential part of food that allows our body to perform all of its chemical functions. Protein is necessary for almost all bodily processes, particularly the creation and maintenance of cells, organ repair, skin regeneration, bone growth, and muscle development. 

5. WEIGHT LOSS

Sprouts are one of those foods that are very high in nutrients but very low in calories. This means that you can eat them without worrying about compromising your diet. Furthermore, the fiber in sprouts helps to make you feel full, both by adding bulk to your bowels and also by inhibiting the release of ghrelin, which is the hunger hormone that tells our mind that we are ready to eat something. 

6. INCREASES EYE POWER

Vitamin A has been associated with an improvement in vision health for many years. It acts as an antioxidant agent to protect the eye's cells from free radicals. In this way, sprouts can help prevent glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. In fact, it can help improve vision too, so eat your sprouts and start seeing the world a bit more clearly.