Health Benefits of Bean Sprouts
The following information states the major nutrients found in bean sprouts. It also
reveals research findings on the health benefits of eating bean sprouts.
The following information states the major nutrients found in bean sprouts. It also
reveals research findings on the health benefits of eating bean sprouts.
content increases when the same foods are converted into sprouts.
Sprouts are a great, inexpensive way of obtaining a concentration of vitamins,
minerals and enzymes. They contain all of the nutrients found in the various fruits and
vegetables. Eating sprouts is a safe way of getting the nutritional advantage of both
fruits and vegetables without contamination and harmful insecticides. However, it's
very important that seeds and dried beans are purchased from a store where they
are fresh, unsprayed and packaged as food. Seeds that are sold for planting may
contain mercury compounds or other toxic chemicals.
Source:
International Specialty Supply http://www.sproutnet.com
Sprouts are a great, inexpensive way of obtaining a concentration of vitamins,
minerals and enzymes. They contain all of the nutrients found in the various fruits and
vegetables. Eating sprouts is a safe way of getting the nutritional advantage of both
fruits and vegetables without contamination and harmful insecticides. However, it's
very important that seeds and dried beans are purchased from a store where they
are fresh, unsprayed and packaged as food. Seeds that are sold for planting may
contain mercury compounds or other toxic chemicals.
Source:
International Specialty Supply http://www.sproutnet.com
Studies have shown that in
comparison to dried seeds,
sprouted foods contain an
amazing increase in nutrients.
During the sprouting process; the
vitamins, minerals and protein
increase substantially and the
calories and carbohydrate
contents decrease. These
comparisons are based on the
equivalent water content
contained in the foods that were
measured. As expected, analysis
showed that dried seeds, grains,
and legumes have a very low
water content. The water
comparison to dried seeds,
sprouted foods contain an
amazing increase in nutrients.
During the sprouting process; the
vitamins, minerals and protein
increase substantially and the
calories and carbohydrate
contents decrease. These
comparisons are based on the
equivalent water content
contained in the foods that were
measured. As expected, analysis
showed that dried seeds, grains,
and legumes have a very low
water content. The water
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