Sproutarian
Sproutarian
Vegetarianism and raw food
enthusiasts fall into many different groups with different theories of what
kind of natural foods are best. Most vegetarians eat fruits, vegetables, nuts
and grains. Vegans eat no animal by-products at all, including dairy or eggs.
Fruitarians eat primarily fruits. And some vegetarians eat only sprouts.
Sprouts are very nutritious because
they contain all the elements a plant needs for life and growth. The endosperm
of seed is the storehouse of carbohydrates, protein and oil. When the seed
germinates, these become predigested amino acids and natural sugars upon which
the plant embryo feeds to grow. This life force we eat is filled with energy
which is capable of generating cells of the body and supplying us with new
vigor and life. For this reason sprouts can retard the ageing process.
Sprouts contain goodly amounts of
male and female hormones, as well, in their most easily assimilated form.
Research shows that sprouts are among the highest food in vitamins. They are
not only a low cost food but are also tasty and easy to grow. Children and the
elderly can make sprouting a profitable hobby. All of us can profit from the
boost to health they provide.
Almost any seed, grain or legume
can be sprouted though some are tastier than others. You may try mung beans,
alfalfa, wheat, peas, fenugreek, chickpeas, radish, fennel, celery seed, etc.
These are most readily found in natural food stores. Remember to soak small
seeds only for 4 hours and beans for 15 hours. You also can mix these seeds.
Get a 2 liter wide-mouth jar and a piece of cheesecloth or old nylon stocking
to fasten as a cover with a rubber band. Put seed into the jar as follows:
2 Tsps alfalfa, 2 Tsps radish or
fenugreek, 1/4 cup lentils, 1/2 cup mung beans. Soak these seeds for 15 hours
and drain the water. Afterwards rinse and drain well twice daily for about 3-5
days. If you wish to make larger amounts of sprouts, so you may share with
others, place 2 cups of mixed seed into a large porcelain pot, in the bottom of
which holes have been drilled for easy rinsing. Simply place underneath the
faucet and rinse morning and evening with warm water. Cover with a plate. The
seeds grow beautifully and abundantly in a few days
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