In the world of nutrition, Sprouts has earned its place at the top. Sprouts are easy to make, homemade and healthiest food source known to us, however there are lots of misconception and lack of knowledge about it.

In today's blog of Lifestyle we want to share all you need to know about sprouts and it's amazing benefit with some easy steps to make it at home.

#. What are Sprouts?

Sprouts are germinating seed of dal, lentils and grain. Sprouting increase the amount of protein, antioxidant, fibre, enzyme, vitamin and minerals.

So, sprouts are called Superfood. Sprouts are living and active form of seed so utmost care should be taken while consuming it.

#. Why Sprouts?

Sprouted seeds are very much nutritious than normal seed as it contains element needed for plant growth. The nutrient in sprouted seed gets enhanced by as much as 4 times than normal seed grouping them among healthiest food on the planet.

#. Amazing benefits of Sprouts

1. Improves digestion

Sprouting inactivates phytic acid from the seed which locks the mineral. This make sprouts easy to digest. Sprouts also contain high amount of enzymes which further boosts metabolism and also helps to breakdown food. Thus, improving digestion.

2. Contains lots of fibre

Sprouts contain lots of diatery fibre which improves our gut health. It helps to cope indigestion, constipation and bloating.

Fibre also helps to release sugar slowly into our blood stream which result providing energy for longer duration.

3. Good for weight loss

As it has high amount of fibre which makes us feel fuller for longer and helps in our weight loss journey. It contains very less amount of calorie with more nutrition yet filling. It makes it ideal for weight watchers.

4. Proteins

Sprouts are very good source of complete protein. Lentils are incomplete source of protein however sprouting makes it abundant in all essential amino acid making it complete source. It makes it good for muscle building and fat loss. It also nourishes our skin, hair, body tissue and improve our immunity.

5. Say Hi! to healthy Heart

Sprouts reduces cholesterol level in our body which results reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. It is also rich in omega 3 fatty acid which acts as anti inflammatory for the system.

#. Some other benefits of Sprouts

Sprouts boosts immune system
It also reduces risk of cancer
It helps to protect us from premature ageing
It reduces acidity
It also improve our eyesight
Sprouts are very rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus, biotin, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

#. Tips to consume Sprouts

Sprouts living food one must know the right way of having it. Eventhough it has long list of benefits, having it improperly may cause zero nutrition and digestion issue.

Never cook Sprout :- Sprouts should be eaten Raw. Heating it even for 30 seconds kills it's nutrition which results in zero nutrition.
Check the quantity :- As it is living and full of enzyme it should not be eaten in excess amount. Otherwise it may be hard for digestion. One small bowl is good enough.
Eat eat in empty stomach :- It can be eaten as breakfast, before meal or as evening snack. But avoid consuming it after meal.

#. Easy way to make Sprouts at Home

Wash the lentils and beans and soak it in water for 6 to 8 hours.
Drain the water
Put the soaked lentils and beans on the wet cotton cloth and tighten it
Keep it in glass or bowl
Leave it for 24 to 36 hours
Your sprouts are ready enjoy it with your favourite veggies and spices.

Sprouts are superfood. No matter who you are, it can be great addition to your daily diet.

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Benefits of Sprouts