Sprouting enhances the nutritive value of the whole grain and augments the digestion process. It has antioxidant and detoxifying properties, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and a lot more. Sprouted grain’s benefits are enormous, therefore, they are highly adopted by consumers conscious about healthy living, fortified foods, and lifestyle precision.

The process of sprouting physiologically and biochemically triggers the composition of the whole grain in their macro and micro-nutrient level, and also boosts its bioactive compounds. It fights against free radicals and has an array of health benefits. (1)

Factors Influencing Composition of Sprouts

• Germination condition – The enzymatic condition in which the sprout is coming out of the seed or the grain.
• Environmental condition – The environment of the sprouting procedure.
• Genotype – It refers to the genetic makeup or genetic position of the grain.

One can perform the sprouting process at home. However, those processed under microbiological conditions supported with updated harvest technologies are rich its nutritive values and safe to intake. (2) Also Read- Why Fiber Intake is Important for Weight Loss?
 

Benefits of Sprouted Grains

• Digestion – Sprouts boost metabolic processes. They have a high quantity of living enzymes and augments the absorption process of nutrients by the gut system.
• Blood circulation –The rich food values in sprouts helps maintaining the count of red blood cells with an adequate amount of copper and iron. This in turn optimizes the oxygen production process in various organs of the body.
• Obesity –All sprouts are rich in dietary fibre, therefore, they curb the appetite. They have high nutrient content, which is low or negligible in calories. They inhibit the ghrelin hormone that triggers hunger.
• Strengthens immunity – Sprouted grains have potent Vitamin C content, therefore, it is food for immunity system. The abundance of Vitamin A has antioxidants properties.
• Hair growth – Sprouts repair the capillaries and stimulate hair growth by maintaining good blood circulation. They generate the growth of new blood vessels and increase blood circulation across the scalp and hair follicles. They contain zinc that promotes the production of sebum that hydrates and nourishes the root of the hair. Also, the anti-fungi effect of the selenium present in it combats fungi and supports the scalp to produce a natural oil that makes healthy hair. Moreover, Vitamin B-complex, in sprouts recovers damaged, brittle, and thin hair.
• Eyesight –Sprouts are rich in Vitamin A, hence, they improve vision. They protect the eye cells from the damage caused by ultraviolet rays and free radicals.
• Cardiac health –Sprouts control bad cholesterol and enhance good cholesterol. This ensures a healthy cardiac system with blood vessels and arteries devoid of blockage. Sprouts are a source of omega 3 fatty acid, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent reducing stress on the cardio-vascular system.
• pH level – Sprouts regulate pH level by lowering the acid level. They alkalize the body.
• Aging – Their antioxidant property prevents premature aging and protects the cell from damage. They have collagen benefits for skin, which enhances skin elasticity and hydration.
• Diabetes – Sprouts control diabetes. (3)

Different Sprouting Grains that can be used to Detoxify the Body

One of the most inquired questions on the internet is what does detoxifying mean and how to achieve it?

Detoxification is a process of removal of toxic substances from the human body by physiological and medicinal procedures. It is majorly conducted by the liver. Sprouts have a lot of macro and micro-nutrients that help the body to detoxify.

Major ingredients of sprouted grains are:

• Sprouted buckwheat– It highly regulates blood pressure and protects against fatty liver.
• Sprouted chickpeas – Rich in phytoestrogen and protein that treats menopausal symptoms.
• Sprouted lentils & brown rice– Lowers diabetes level.
• Sprouted rice –Reduces cardiovascular risk, allergens.

The nutrition of mung beans is also enormous. It has protein, lipid, carbohydrate, sugar, and antioxidants. It protects from heatstroke, weight loss, bad cholesterol, digestive disorder, etc. (4)

Normal Whole Grain vs. Sprouted Grain

The germination process enhances the nutrient level as it breaks down some starches and phytate. Therefore, sprouted grains have more nutrients, and less starch, which is easy to digest.

Caution

Cross contamination is one of the potent risk factors in the case of sprouted grains. It has living enzymes and bacteria, which are sometimes adverse for health.

Domestic Method of Making Sprouts

In a clean glass jar, place some cotton at the base of the jar. Above the cotton, place the whole grains that need to be sprouted. Water the cotton regularly and cover the jar with a porous lid, so that some air can pass through the jar and help the grain germinate.

Herbal Extracts

To supplement the macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, antioxidants, and other nutritive components present in the sprouts, one may have herbal dietary supplements or medicines.

With the growing consumer’s awareness of fortified dietary products and deviation from mainstream medicine, the industry of herbal and nutraceutical products has shown sharp growth in the revenue curve.

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