![]() Once soaked, turned the jar upside down, draining off the excess water. Keep them in a dark area of your home (such as inside a cabinet). Here’s the low down: Soak 1/3 cup in water for about 8 hours in a wide-mouth jar with a lid. We swear it’s simple! You can use any kind of bean, but we suggest the greenish-capped mung beans. You can pick up sprouts at your local, health food store, but sprouting your own beans will make sure that you get the most benefit from this amazing legume. Just one small cup of bean sprouts (104 grams) only has 31 calories, but, as you can see, a multitude of incredible, health promoting benefits! THE “HOW” Some of the other notable health benefits of sprouts include anxiety reduction (due to the bioflavonoids present), maintenance of healthy eye sight (due to folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12), immune support (due to Vitamin C #TeamNeverGetSick), reduced risk of coronary heart disease (due to Vitamin K), and increased bone density (due to manganese which is beneficial is building strong bones). Folate is critical for creating DNA, producing and maintaining new cells, and making healthy red blood cells. Of particular importance is folate, which sprouts are rich in. These babies are packing a nutrient-dense punch! Some of the essential vitamins & minerals contained include B-Vitamins, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Iron. Sprouts can yield up to 800% more nutrition than fully grown vegetables! That’s right foodies. ![]() ![]() ![]() “THE WHY”īean sprouts have an exceptional nutritional profile for a small amount of calories. Bean sprouts are very common around the globe, especially in eastern cultures. They are typically eaten raw, but can be sautéed for warm dishes also. Bean sprouts are exactly what they sound like… sprouts from beans! These small, finger-like, edible sprouts have a nice crunch with a crisp, nutty flavor. ![]()
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