| Sprouted seeds or sprouts - not to be confused with | | | | - they can then be stored in a container in your |
| the Brussel variety - are small plants, the next stage | | | | fridge for 5-7 days. If you're using the 3 level |
| up from a seed. Sprouted seeds are young plants | | | | germinator, the water will drain to the bottom to be |
| chock full of healthy minerals, vitamins, enzymes, | | | | thrown away. With the single germinator you have to |
| proteins and fibre (practically all you need), and as | | | | tip the jar to let the water drain away |
| they sprout their vitamin content increases. Because | | | | What To Grow |
| you eat them whilst they are growing, nearly all the | | | | There are loads of things you can grow, some easier |
| nutrients remain intact! Your nutritious seed sprouts | | | | than others. Some of the most popular include: |
| contain more vitamins and nutrients than nearly any | | | | - mung bean seeds (chinese bean sprouts) |
| other food and they make an important contribution | | | | - alfalfa seeds |
| to the recommended 5 portions of fruit and veg per | | | | - lentil seeds |
| day - 2 handfuls equal 1 portion. | | | | - radish seeds |
| How to Grow Sprouts | | | | - clover seeds |
| Growing sprouts is so cheap and easy - remember | | | | - buckwheat |
| growing cress at school? It's nearly as easy. You can | | | | - chickpeas |
| buy a 3 level germinator or a single container, | | | | One to definitely avoid are kidney beans, as they are |
| available from any good health food shop, add in a | | | | toxic when raw. |
| pack of seeds and your away. To grow your | | | | How To Enjoy The Benefits |
| sprouts...... | | | | Eat your sprouted seeds raw and you'll get all the |
| - in cold water soak your seeds overnight | | | | benefits of this energy packed nutritious food. Or |
| - drain the seeds and spread them evenly in you | | | | add them to your sandwiches, use as a side dish with |
| germinator, making sure they are not clumped | | | | a main course, sprinkle on top of soup, use them in a |
| together | | | | salad. Whilst it doesn't do any harm, cooking or |
| - place them in a well lit spot but not in full sunlight | | | | heating your sprouts is not recommended as this will |
| - twice a day pour fresh cold water over the seeds | | | | strip them of the nutrients that you have lovingly |
| and after 5-7 days - depending on seed variety - | | | | grown them for. |
| they'll be ready to eat | | | | |