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Benefits of Sprouts And Its Side Effects


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Sprouts are rich in folate, and this food is essential for pregnant women. Folate in the food helps in
ensuring that right nutrients are received by the fetus and would help in good brain development of the
child. Sprouts are a rich food that prevent the occurrence of constipation and colon cancer as the food
is rich in fiber. The large presence of vitamin C ensures that hair growth is there and the conditions of
hair fall and premature greying are reduced. The blood flow is increased to the scalp, and this helps in
hair strengthening and hair growth. Vitamin A is present in large numbers in sprouts, and this helps in
the prevention of cataract and night blindness. The mascular degeneration is prevented and helps in the
overall health of the eye. The condition of low iron is reduced when sprouts are taken, and strict
vegetarians would never feel a low dose of protein, when they take sprouts. Omega 3 fatty acid is
present in sprouts, and this helps in ensuring that the heart is kept healthy and the level of good
cholesterol is increased.

Sprouts
The germinated seeds of grains are known as sprouts, and they are known to be a healthy food. They
are rich in nutrients and help to strengthen the immune system. Sprouts also help in purifying the blood
and people having conditions of high acidity can take sprouts. They are a good source of food for
pregnant mothers. There are varieties of sprouts like moon bean sprouts that have a distinct flavor and
offer a good taste too. Fenugreek sprouts are spicy and tasty, and have curative properties. Gram
sprouts and Brussels sprouts are other two varieties.

Nutritional Value of Sprouts


The dietary fibre is present in large numbers in sprouts, and the presence of vitamins like K, C, A
makes these foods a rich source of nutrients. Manganese, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc are present in
large numbers in these sprouts and make it a healthy food. Sprouts that are opened and consumed after
one week are rich in enzymes that help in improving the body immunity. Vitamin E is present in a
significant number of quantities in the grain. Potassium and folic acid are also there in large quantities.

Nutritional facts Per 3 ounces


30
Calories

Health Benefits of Sprouts


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Mentioned below are the best health benefits of Sprouts

Make hair stronger

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Vitamin C is present in large quantities in sprouts and these help in hair growth. The growth of radicals
would be hampered using vitamin c in sprouts, and this would help in reducing the hair fall, prevent
dandruff and help to have strong hair growth. There are many men who face a condition in which hair
roots do not have the strength to grow, and this condition can be reduced by consuming sprouts.
Premature graying of hair is also prevented if one consumes sprouts regularly, as it has high anti
oxidant levels.

Prevent erectile dysfunction


Sprouts help to increase blood flow, and the condition of erectile dysfunction is cured by consuming
sprouts.Increased blood flow would decrease the chances of getting a heart attack.Cholesterol is kept
under control with increased blood flow.

Remedy for good eyesight


Vitamin A is rich in sprouts, and this helps in hair growth, increased sperm health, reduction of night
blindness and improved eyesight. Vitamin A is also essential for the development of the brain and helps
in maintaining body health. The muscular degeneration and the formation of cataract can be prevented,
if one consumes sprouts.

Helps in weight control


Sprouts are one of the good food sources that give a condition of feeling full in the body after they are
consumed, and this would help in ensuring that craving for foods is reduced. This way sprouts also
help to control weight and ensure that foods rich in nutrients are taken.

Remedy for Anemia


Sprouts is one of super food that can prevent anemia. The low levels of red blood cells bring a low-
level of concentration, and hence there is a feeling of increased fatigue. Stomach disorders and
conditions such as nausea can be controlled, if there is adequate iron level in the body.

Power house for enzymes


A large number of enzymes are found in sprouts, and they are not easily available in common food.
These enzymes increase the metabolism of the body and help in releasing large energy. The level of
proteins is essential for many body functions. Further, skin regeneration and bone growth are expedited
when one consumes sprouts. This is a good food for strict vegetarians, and they help them get the
necessary proteins that only meat can provide.

Helps in Digestion
Sprouts are an essential food item that can improve digestion. It prevents constipation and diarrhea. A
large number of fibre present in it ensures, that the chance of getting colon cancer are minimized and
would also help in cleaning the bowel system. This would ensure that nutrients are absorbed by the
body and would give more strength.

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Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids


Omega 3 fatty acids are present in large number in sprouts and this food helps in improving heart
health. It also helps in increasing good cholesterol in the body. The reduction of stress on the heart
muscles is another benefit of taking sprouts. The large presence of potassium in sprouts ensures, that
blood pressure is kept under control and the chances of occurring strokes are reduced. The level of
oxygen in the blood is improved, when one consumes sprouts.

Super food for pregnant women


Neural tube defects that are caused by low folate can be avoided, if one consume sprouts. This is good
for pregnant women, as the child would get the necessary nutrients and chances of retarded growth
formation in a fetus are avoided.

Rich in Selenium
An important substance selenium found in sprouts helps in improved sperm production and the sperm
would have good motility.

Youthful skin
Sprouts help in ensuring that skin is glowing and would prevent an occurrence of skin cancer. Vitamin
B is present in large numbers in sprouts, and this helps in hydrating the skin, and the process of cell
regeneration is done faster when sprouts are taken. Collagens are produced and sprouts are also known
to prevent occurrence of acne. The occurrence of wrinkles and other forms of ageing are reduced, when
sprouts are taken. The body is detoxified and this helps in internal cleaning and would benefit the skin.

Prevent Asthma
Allergic reactions and occurrence of asthma are reduced when high doses of sprouts are added in diet
and the growth of cold sores are inhibited.

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Uses of Sprouts
Sprouts are healthy nutritious food that can be taken for breakfast and they are rich in nutrients. The
quality of proteins in sprouts and enzymes make them a super healthy food. The presence of fatty acids
and nutrients ensures that this food can be taken as a snack and it has the power of giving a feeling of
fullness. They are inexpensive, and can be consumed by all sections of people. Sprouts are used to
reduce the acidity of the body and to improve the alkalinity of the body.

Side-Effects & Allergies of Sprouts


Sprouts have been found to cause salmonella, e coli bacteria and virus attack in the body. This is
caused when low quality sprouts are used. People have developed bouts of fever and diarrhea when
low quality sprouts were consumed, and some people developed abdominal cramps. Sprouts if grown
in a wrong manner may harvest harmful bacteria and this would negate the good effects on the body.

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Origin And Cultivation of Sprouts


Sprouts have been found to cause salmonella, e coli bacteria and virus attack in the body. This is
caused when low quality sprouts are used. People have developed bouts of fever and diarrhea when
low quality sprouts were consumed, and some people developed abdominal cramps. Sprouts if grown
in a wrong manner may harvest harmful bacteria and this would negate the good effects on the body.

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