Organic Sprouting Seeds For A Healthy Option

August 23, 2010 | Author: Zaias Williams | Posted in Food & Beverage

Organic sprouting seeds can be used as a tasty healthful addition to many dishes, including garden fresh salads. Alternatively, using these to establish a vegetable garden is a great option. There are so many genetically modified crops available now that have been shown to have negative health effects, that choosing organic sprouting seeds is a better option.

Sprouts have a delicious nutty flavor and are full of goodness, containing vital minerals, proteins and nutrients that assist with proper functioning of the organs and cells. They are guaranteed fresh because they are live when eaten and of course, they cost very little to produce.

Sprouts are easy to digest and as they are living until they are eaten they do not lose their nutritional value as other dried or packaged foods do. Growing your own sprouts at home will ensure that they are fresh and more importantly, contain no contaminants from poisonous bug sprays.

In the summer fresh produce is readily available, but during winter it is not as easily attainable and products are trucked great distances in cold storage, losing much of their health benefits. It is easy to have home sprouted seeds constantly available as they require so few raw materials. All you need is some wire mesh, a sprouting tray or jar and a few seconds twice a day to rinse the sprouts.

In several days you can access a supply of freshly sprouted greens. You can use sprouts from any plant that does not produce poisonous plants. Most vegetables and herbs are a safe bet. Popular choices for organically sprouted seeds include peas, lentils, alfalfa, radish, fenugreek and mung beans. You might try other less well-known options that include radishes, broccoli, mustard seeds, quinoa and garbanzos.

Grains that have no hulls are a good choice as they will sprout in just a few days. Ensure that you buy only certified organic seeds or sprouting seeds for best quality and freshness. Organic produce is never exposed to pesticides or other harmful chemicals, so you are buying truly healthy produce.

Organic seeds are guaranteed to be pesticide and chemical free and you greatly reduce the risk of exposing yourself to the deadly salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can contaminate products that have been exposed to animals or animal waste products. To minimize this risk, grow and store your sprouting seeds in animal and bird proof storage areas only.

Once your seeds have sprouted successfully you should move them to cool storage, preferably in a refrigerator, to keep them fresh until you want to use them for consumption. If you are collecting your own seeds for drying and later use, store them in a dry, cool environment away from direct sunlight. Be sure that the storage area for dry seeds is also rodent and bird proof.

Sprouting your own home grown organic seeds can be extremely rewarding, particularly due to the fact that you have the peace of mind in knowing that they are contaminant free. Being truly fresh ensures that you enjoy them at the height of their growth phase, when they are full of natures goodness.

Organic sprouting seeds are ideal for adding nutrition to your daily diet. Broccoli seeds are easily sprouted and can be ready for consumption in just days.

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