Usage of Sprouts!

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  • Sprouts should always be washed before consuming.
  • You can cook the sprouts as a side dish or bake with sprouted grain flours. Sprouted grains can be enjoyed in sandwiches and alone.
  • Baking is very easy with sprout flour. It creates a really nice texture and has a sweet and less harsh taste as compared to regular whole wheat flour.
  • Salad is one of the best appetizers. When prepared with sprouts, the nutritional value of salad increases manifold. Sprouts can be used along tomatoes broccoli, onion, radish and cucumber to enhance the taste as well as nutritional value.
  • Sprouts can be steamed quickly in a small amount of water. This will minimize the nutrient loss but will also aid digestion.

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