Just Add Sprouts for Longevity, Detoxification, Brain Health & More
January is here and it's a great time to think about our health habits, boosting our detoxification and simply getting back on track with a good routine.
This week's new flyer features cool prices on items that will help you on your health journey including North Coast Naturals Ultimate Daily Cleanse, St Francis HepatoDR, Imagine Foods Bone Broth, locally crafted Shanti Chai & Co Teas and locally grown organic Eatmore Sprouts.
Did you know just simply adding sprouts to your meals would be an easy way to get more antioxidants and phytonutrients for detoxification and more?
Here are 6 Amazing Sprouts and Ways They Benefit Your Health:
1. Broccoli sprouts contain glucoraphanin, a precursor to sulforaphane, which has been shown to mobilize the body’s natural cancer protection resources. Broccoli sprouts are also rich in phytochemicals, which are thought to play a role in degenerative disease prevention as well as hormone balance.
2. Alfalfa sprouts contain chlorophyll and enzymes that boost the body’s ability to eliminate toxins while also improving digestion.
3. Bean sprouts such as lentil, pea, adzuki and garbanzo provide a source of highly digestible protein and are a perfect compliment to have with grains to make a complete plant-based source of protein at meals.
4. Garlic sprouts have amazing anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties, as well as an ability to support the immune system. The perfect, and pleasantly mild tasting way, to help fight off winter bugs.
5. Pea shoots are highly nutritious and a rich source of Vitamins C and A. They contain antioxidants and can help improve heart health along with possessing powerful blood cleansing properties.
6. Clover sprouts possess liver detoxification properties and boast a high chlorophyll content. Because of chlorophyll’s structural similarity to hemoglobin, it is thought to have the ability to regenerate red blood cells as well as help the body bind and eliminate toxins.
For more information on sprouts benefits and recipe ideas head to
www.eatmoresprouts.com
Stay well!
Written by Edible Island Nutritionist Sita Huber with some content sourced from Eatmoresprouts.com as well as additional resources.
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