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Most people have had some sprouts at one point or another, whether it be some bean shoots on a sandwhich or mung bean sprouts in a plate of Chinese Chow Mien. However, more and more individuals are becoming aware of the power of these ‘superfoods’ not just as an addition to something else, but as an amazing meal in and of themselves. Growing sprouts at home capitalizes on this as a simple, low cost and convenient (if you do it the right way…) solution of having the freshest nutritious foods grown right in your home.
Sprouts (seeds or grains that have started to grow through the process of germination) are considered by many to be ‘superfoods’, containing high levels of digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids not found in the unsprouted seeds.. The list of health benefits can go on for pages, but perhaps the most simple and significant feature of these living superfoods is that the process of growing them allows you total control over how it is done and what is added No hidden pesticides, chemical fertilizers or anything else but the water from your own sink. In a time when we can never really be sure what has happened to the food we eat before it reaches our dinner plate, the importance of such a method cannot be underestimated.
On top of this, growing sprouts at home is possible in most places where it can be difficult to grow vegetables or deliver them to places while still fresh enough to take advantage of the health benefits. If the climate is too hot or cold or even if you lived on a boat, you can still have access to fresh, live, sprouted foods when you learn the basics of sprouting. And also, unlike most vegetables, even if you live in a place where they are accessible, sprouts are never out of season.
The health benefits cannot be overlooked.. The human body needs oxygen rich vegetables and living foods to thrive. As wonderful as these foods are, there are climates where it is unrealistic to expect people to be able to cultivate them. In extremely cold or hot climates, food often has to travel hundreds, if not thousands of miles to its destination, so one of the few available options is to create an indoor greenhouse. Extremely cold environments would require an indoor heated greenhouse that is extremely expensive and complicated to establish and maintain. At the other end of the scale, high desert environments are usually low on water, and to use hundreds of gallons of water over a growing season when most of it evaporates is unsustainable. Even in areas that are perfect for growing large amounts of fresh vegetables, year round growing is not possible.
The answer to all these obstacles is growing sprouts. You can construct a mini greenhouse (or multiple greehouses), using a jar or similar sprouters, right on your kitchen counter or other convenient location. This simple set-up provides you and your family with an abundance of fresh, oxygen and enzyme rich foods all year round. There is also the innovative new way of growing sprouts called the Marche Method. It uses far less water, time and effort than jars and requires no daily rinsing, which is perfect for people with busy lifestyles who still want to enjoy the convenience and health benefits of sprouts. To find out more, click here.
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