Mary's Heirloom Seeds SPROUT Newsletter

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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Sprouts!    2014 Quick Links  JUNE Seed Planting  Sprouting Mung Beans  Sprouting Fenugreek  Sprouting Broccoli Sprouting Grains Video Survival Gardening: Sprouts! What do you do when you want to grow nutrient dense food with little or no space?  Is time a factor?  Sprout it!  I've talked about sprouts before and I've shared my own experiences.  In "To Sprout or not to Sprout"  I shared the health benefits of sprouts.  There is so much more to sprouts! Check out a neat Video I found about Sprouting Grains. (Not me in the video)  Sprouting Grains Video Join Our Mailing List Buckwheat Sprouts **NEW** Buckwheat has been used in various food products and some researches have been done with the common buckwheat. It contains proteins, flavonoids, flavones, phytosterols, thiamin-binding proteins, and other rare compounds in its seeds. It has been speculated that buckwheat may benefit people with cholesterol issues, hypertension and constipation. Continue Reading Mary's Sprouting Kit with Sampler This one quart sprouting jar is everything you  need to learn   the basic aspects of sprouting.   A perfect way to get started.  Includes:   glass jar (1 quart size),  lid with screen, and sprouting instructions. Also includes 5 - 2 oz.  Organic sprout seed packs, one of EACH variety:   Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Hard Red Wheat, Mung Beans and Mary's Protein Power Mix. Includes detailed sprouting instructions.  More info Dear Mary, Do you eat Sprouts?  Do you grow your own sprouts? I have been growing/eating sprouts for a while.  I sprout "cat grass" which is actually wheat grass, for our 2 cats and they LOVE it.  I sprout Mung Beans for stir fry and Alfalfa for sandwiches and salads. Save money and Sprout your Own! Sprouts are nutrient dense and take up almost no space.  If you want fresh veggies without having to grow a garden, sprouts are the way to go.    Do you know that a small bag of Mung Beans sprouts at the grocery store costs about $8? That's ridiculous!   For $6.50 you can get 8 ounces of Mung Beans (seeds), which will make LOTS sprouts.  When I sprout 1/3 cup of Mung Beans I usually get about 3 cups of sprouts after 5 days!!! Most important, by growing your own you are in control of your food.  You can decide when to grow, how much to grow and grow them organically. Nutritional Info for Sprouts ALFALFA Alfalfa sprouts contain only 8 calories per serving, making this crunchy food an ideal choice for people who are trying to lose weight. Self magazine grants alfalfa sprout a five-star rating as a weight loss aid, noting that it is low in calories, sugar, fat and saturated fat. Additionally, because alfalfa sprouts are rich in fiber and protein, they may help to facilitate sensations of fullness for people who tend to overeat.            Continue reading BROCCOLI Eating broccoli sprouts may be able to protect people from cancer, according to scientists from Johns Hopkins. The Maryland-based researchers found that young broccoli sprouts contain a substance called sulforaphane in concentrated amounts. Sulforaphane helps the body fight cancer, and may prevent certain cancers from developing. Researchers call this phenomenon chemoprotection. Continue Reading          FENUGREEK Fenugreek provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, proteins, healthy fats and fiber. One teaspoon of fenugreek contains 12 calories, 0.85 g protein, 0.24 g fat, 0.9 g fiber, 7 mg calcium, 1.24 mg iron, 7 mg magnesium, 11 mg phosphorus and 28 mg potassium.            Continue Reading MUNG BEAN SPROUTS Each cup, or 104 g serving, of sprouted raw mung beans provides 155 mg potassium and only 6 mg sodium. Try to get at least 4,700 mg potassium and no more than 2,300 mg sodium per day to avoid high blood pressure and an increased risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.      Continue Reading HARD RED WHEAT When grains, seeds and nuts are germinated, their nutritional content changes and, as they are generally not cooked, they retain their natural plant enzymes.   Sprouts, as well as being very digestible, are a good source of fiber and protein, and are high in vitamins and minerals. Continue Reading Are you ready to get Sprouting?  If you have additional questions or concerns please feel free to ask.  One of the great things about Sprouting is that is takes up almost no room at all.  I grow ALL of my sprouts in a jar! Happy Sprouting!                 Mary Mary's Heirloom Seeds

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