Thursday, May 17, 2012

Sprouting 101

Why should you sprout? There are lots of reasons to start sprouting. Sprouts carry plenty of vitamins, minerals, proteins, and enzymes, all necessary for the body to function optimally.  In addition to these nutrients, sprouts deliver them in a form that is easily digested and assimilated.  In fact, they improve the efficiency of digestion. Sprouts are also deliciously fresh and colorful! Sprouts are very inexpensive, always fresh, and have the potential to help solve hunger and malnutrition problems in our communities. Sprouts are rich in nutrients, affordable, and easy to transport before sprouting.  If you are interested in purchasing sprouts take a look at our Amazon store.

The process is a simple one.

1.  Place 1 tbsp of alfalfa sprouts inside a mason jar that has a lid with a sprouting screen or some sort of mesh barrier for draining.

2.  Rinse seeds off a few times by covering them with water and then draining to make sure and remove any dust.

3.  After cleansing the seeds, cover the seeds with water.  Let sit on counter for 8-12 hours. Rinse the seeds in the morning a couple of times to make sure they are nice and clean.

4.  Day one thru completion, rinse and drain seeds 2-3 times a day.  Make sure the jar is placed upside down to allow for proper drainage.  It should take from 5-8 days for the sprouts to be ready.  It will depend mostly on how warm it is in your location.  

5.  When the sprouts are ready to be harvested, pour into a large bowl and fill with water.  Separate the hulls from the sprouts by swishing them around in the water and draining off the hulls.  Be careful not to lose too many sprouts!  

Watch the video below to see the entire process from start to finish.

 Watch the YouTube video here.

 

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