Antioxidants Sprouting Up

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DESCRIPTION: What happens to the antioxidant content of seeds, grains, and beans when you sprout them? I’ve been looking for this kind of study for years and am excited to share it! Homemade sprouts are probably the most nutrition one can get for their money. See Biggest Nutrition Bang for Your Buck ( where they beat out the previous champ, purple cabbage: Superfood Bargains ( Broccoli sprouts are probably the best—see for example The Best Detox ( and Sulforaphane From Broccoli to Breast ( I would recommend against alfalfa sprouts (even when home sprouted) as fecal bacteria can hide in the seed’s nooks and crannies and cause illness: Don’t Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts ( Sprouted lentils are a one of my favorite snacks—give them a try and let me know what you think!

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