Sprouts are the tiny shoots that come out of the seed. Also called seedlings, sprouts are germinating plants. They are densely packed with nutrients, in quantities far higher than one can imagine. Since at germination, the seed requires a lot of nutrients to grow well. Nature packs them with nutrients and minerals such as manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, phosphorous, potassium, niacin, thiamine, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, zinc, phytochemicals, fiber, riboflavin as well as significant amounts of protein.

Some of the benefits that sprouts can offer

Improve Blood Supply

Sprouts help repair the capillaries and generate new blood vessels. Thereby improving the circulation to the whole body and increasing the oxygen supply to the skin.

Promote Hair Growth

Sprouts are a good source of Vitamin A and iron which are essential to avoid hair fall and promote hair growth. It stimulates the hair follicles and improves the growth of hair by improving circulation and increasing the oxygen supply to the cells.

Improve Skin Tone

To maintain healthy and glowing skin, a lot of antioxidants and minerals, and enzymes are required. They are a rich source of most of these and thus they aid in improving the skin tone while giving a smooth and glowing look to the skin.

Pregnancy Power-House

A pregnant woman requires more nutrients including proteins and sprouts are a rich vegetarian source for these. When pregnant, it is advisable to consume sprouts after thoroughly washing them to prevent bacterial infection and food poisoning.

Improve Muscle Strength

Collagen is required for improving the elasticity of the muscle tissues. The vitamin C in sprouts will help produce this collagen and improves the rejuvenation of cells, thus improving muscle strength.

Improve Digestion

The enzymes present in sprouts will help boost the digestive juices thereby improving digestion. The fiber content will help to pass out the unwanted material easily out of the body, reducing constipation and preventing colorectal cancer.

Boost Immunity

The White Blood Cells are the fighters against foreign bodies that enter the body. Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which have many antioxidant properties, are necessary to strengthen the immune system and they contain up to ten times the original content of it as found in the seeds.

Improve Eye Vision

Sprouts are a rich source of vitamin A which helps to protect against damage to the cells of the eyes. They also help to prevent eye conditions like glaucoma, cataract, and macular degeneration.

Prevent Cancer

The free radical content in the body is affected by the vitamin C, vitamin A, and amino acids, and other enzymes found in them. Free radicals are the natural, dangerous by-products of cellular metabolism; These by-products can damage healthy cells and convert them into cancerous cells.

Prevent Premature Aging

Oxidation of the tissues will damage the tissues and lead to greying of hair. The high content of antioxidants in sprouts will prevent the corrosion of tissues and reduce the possibility of premature hair greying and aging.

Aid in Weight Loss

Sprouts are low in calories and rich in fiber which will keep you feeling full for a longer period of time.

Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

The risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes is lowered. Potassium found in sprouts is a vasodilator, and it helps to release the tension in arteries and blood vessels and helps to lower blood pressure. Sprouts are also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Though a form of cholesterol, these fall under the head of healthy fats which are anti-inflammatory in nature and help reduce the stress on the cardiovascular system.

Prevent Anemia

Sprouts are a rich source of iron. Iron helps in the production of Red Blood Cells and prevents anemia. This helps to fight fatigue, lack of concentration, nausea, and stomach disorders.