How To Render Seeds & Plants More Digestible, Get More Amino Acids From Vegetables & Everything You Need To Know About Sprouts & Sprouting With Doug Evans.

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Feb 29, 2024

In this insightful discussion, Doug Evans, founder of The Sprouting Company and author of The Sprout Book, shares his expertise on the transformative power of sprouts. He reveals how sprouting enhances the nutritional value of seeds like broccoli and garbanzo beans, making them superfoods for better health. The conversation covers practical tips on sprouting at home, benefits for gut health, and the importance of using high-quality seeds. Doug also emphasizes the potential of sprouts in preventing health issues and their role as accessible, nutrient-dense food sources.

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ANECDOTE

Doug's Sprout Journey

Doug Evans' interest in sprouts began 30 years ago at a farmer's market.
Living in a food desert sparked a deeper realization of sprouts' versatility as food, vitamins, and medicine.

INSIGHT

Digestibility of Sprouts

Sprouting, fermenting, and soaking can enhance digestibility of plants, contrary to some beliefs.
These preparation methods reduce anti-nutrients and digestive irritants, making them more digestible.

ADVICE

Basic Sprouting Method

Soak a quarter cup of seeds in water for eight hours, then rinse twice daily.
This yields six cups of sprouts in five days, saving money and ensuring freshness.

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Picture this: nestled within a tiny seed lies the blueprint for life itself, quietly waiting for the right moment to burst forth. Add a splash of water and a hint of sunlight, and these unassuming seeds awaken, transforming into vibrant sprouts teeming with life and health benefits.

Today, I'm exploring the captivating world of sprouting with Doug Evans, the mastermind behind The Sprouting Company. If you're interested in uncovering the remarkable benefits of sprouts and how they can revolutionize your health and well-being, you won't want to miss this episode.

Doug, an early pioneer in the natural food industry, wrote The Sprout Book, which I read during the COVID-19 quarantine. This book teaches you how to easily grow sprouts, microgreens, grasses, and much more. It also helps you discover the vast health benefits of sprouts, including improving the digestive process, increasing metabolic rate, boosting enzymatic activity, preventing anemia, aiding in weight loss, regulating cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, preventing neural tube defects, enhancing skin health, improving vision, supporting the immune system, and increasing usable energy reserves.

Doug's mission extends beyond providing sprouts; he's a beacon of knowledge on their nutritional benefits, making healthy eating and self-sufficiency in food production accessible to all. In this show, you'll explore topics like the best seeds for sprouting, the optimal daily intake of sprouts, the potential health risks associated with sprouting, proper storage methods, the best sprout recipes, and much more.

Oh, and if you're looking for additional information on sprouting, I suggest checking out our first podcast together: “How To Tap into the Power of the Planet’s Most Nutritious Foods: Sprouts, Shoots, Microgreens & More With Doug Evans.” You can also visit The Sprouting Company by clicking here (use code BEN to save 10%).

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