Most people have had some sprouts at one point or another, whether it be some alfalfa on a sandwhich or mung bean sprouts in a plate of Chinese Chow Mien. However, more and more people are starting to become aware of the power of these ‘superfoods’ not just as an addition to something else, but as an amazing meal themselves. Growing sprouts yourself takes this to a whole other level, for the convenience (if you grow them the right way), low cost and availability of the freshest food grown right in your home.
Once a grain or seed begins to grow, they are referred to ‘Sprouts’ and they are often classified as ‘Superfoods’. They contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes and amino acids that are not found in the unsprouted seed. There is a long list of health benefits, but perhaps the most basic and significant feature of these living superfoods is that the growing process itself gives you complete control over their cultivation. No hidden pesticides, chemical fertilizers or anything else but the water from your own sink. Most of the time we never really know what has happened to our food before it reaches our table, so the importance of a process allowing you to be in full control cannot be overstated.
Additionally, growing sprouts is possible in most places where it can be difficult to grow vegetables or transport them to places while still fresh enough to capitalize on the health benefits. If the climate is too hot or cold or even if you lived on a boat, you can still have access to fresh, live, sprouted foods when you learn the basics of sprouting. Even if you do live in an area where vegetables are accessible, sprouts are never out of season.
Sprouts offer health benefits that are too good to be dismissed. The human body needs oxygen rich vegetables and living foods to thrive. As wonderful as these foods are, there are climates where it is unrealistic to expect people to be able to cultivate them. In extremely cold or hot climates, one of the very few options to have fresh food that does not have to travel hundreds (or thousands) of miles to its destination is to create an indoor greenhouse. Extremely cold environments would require an indoor heated greenhouse that is extremely expensive and complicated to build and maintain. On the other end of the spectrum, high desert environments are usually low on water, and to use hundreds of gallons of water over a growing season when most of it evaporates is unsustainable. Even in areas that are perfect for growing large amounts of fresh vegetables, growing a good variety of foods all year is not feasible.
The answer to all these questions is growing sprouts. You use a jar or similar sprouters to create a greenhouse (or several greenhouses) that fit on your kitchen counter, providing you and your family with tantalizingly fresh, oxygen and enzyme rich foods, all year round.. There is also the innovative new way of growing sprouts called the Marche Sprouting Method. It uses far less water, time and effort than jars and requires no daily rinsing, which is perfect for people with busy lifestyles who still want to enjoy the convenience and health benefits of sprouts.