5. Sprouted seeds
Before germination, seeds are already an exceptional source of:
- Nutrients: carbohydrates, fats & proteids
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Enzymes
- Dietary fiber
Germination develops the potential of vitality and enhances the bioavailability of minerals, vitamins and trace element; new enzymes are synthesized.
Indigestible dietary fibres (mostly contained in husks) are reduced as are antinutritinal factors (phytic acid).
Germination takes 2 to 5 days, usually 3 days are enough to obtain germs.
Sprouts are the major elements of living food, such as natural food supplements and as protein substitutes in a vegetarian diet. They are consumed garnishing salads, soups, cooked dishes or mixed into vegetable juice.
Grains
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Vitamins B1 & B2 |
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Vitamine B & C – Minerals - Lipids |
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Manganese - Iron |
Spelt |
Minerals – OE – Lipids – Amino Acids – silicon – vitamins A, B, E |
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Potassium - Phosphorus - Iron - Carbohydrates - Vitamin C |
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Carbohydrates - Lipids - Amino Acids - Vitamins B & E |
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Vitamins B1, B12 & C |
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Vitamin A |
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Vitamins B, C, E, K – minerals and fiber |
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Minerals salts |
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Vitamins B & C – Iron-Phosphorus - Calcium |
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Carbohydrates - Minerals - Vitamins B & C |
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Provitamin A |
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Vitamins B1, B2 & B5 |
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Vitamins A, B, & C – Calcium – Potassium |
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Vitamins B, C & E – Minerals & Amino Acids |
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Diuretics - vermifuge |
Alfalfa |
Protein + vitamins + minerals |
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Vitamin C – Circulation |
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Protein + Vitamins + Minerals |
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Emolient - mild laxative |
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Amino Acids - Polyunsaturated fats - Minerals |
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Vitamin A, B1, B2, & C |
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Polyunsaturated fats - Amino Acids |
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Vitamins and Minerals |
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How to germinate ?
Use a glass jar with a perforated cover or covered with gauze.
Wash the seeds with filtered water, soak a few minutes and drain the water, tilting the jar.
Then, each day, rinse once and keep the bottle tilted at room temperature.
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