Sprouts is a renowned Superfood. What does Ayurveda say?

 

Ayurveda is one of the ancient and complete health care system which describes all the possible way to balance the mind and body. In Ayurveda, one of the important pillars of health is food. Ayurvedic nutrition science is entirely different from the bio medicine and modern concept of nutrition.

Everyday contemporary nutritional science introduces many new trends in our food habits. Sprouted food is one amongst that revolutionary change in the food industry.

There is no question to the fact that sprouts are a nutritional powerhouse. Even though sprouts are less in calories, they are rich source of nutrients and beneficial plant compounds. The germination process appears to reduce the amount of antinutrients (compounds that decrease your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from the plant.) Since it is a highest source of proteins, it is well appreciated amongst the vegetarians. 

But the Ayurvedic nutritional science has a different outlook to sprouts. Here are some points to ponder for sprout lovers. 

1. Don’t use it Raw.

Sprouts seems to be vulnerable to many food borne illness as they need the warmth and humidity to germinate which makes it the petridish for the growth of many bacteria. Along with that during the process of germination, there are different chemical changes happening to the components and many of which are partially processed and are immature. As a result, they are only partially digested which causes heaviness of abdomen, cramps in lower abdomen, flatulance and also constipation. Thus it is healthier to take it after steaming or cooking which helps to make it lighter in digestion. 

2. Don’t add sprouts to your menu every day.

Ayurveda has defined not to have sprouts daily. As there is chance of indigestion and constipation, the daily use of it may lead to dry stools or even hemorrhoids. In the germinative phase, the seeds consume maximum energy or heat for the chemical changes. During digestion, sprouts absorbs heat from outside, thus increasing the internal body temperature.          

3. Don’t mix sprouts with other proteins. 

Try not to combine any other protenious food with sprouts as the time of digestion for both are different which can lead to improper digestion of food and liberation of free radicals.  
So the better way to take is with a simple meal to for the maximum benefit. 

4. Avoid using it if you have a weak digestion. 

Old aged, children, pregnant women and those with weak digestion and complaints like hernia is restrained from the use of sprouts as the chance of bloating, indigestion and flatulance abdominal pain is high. 

These skinny little veggies are best to be added once or twice in a week’s menu as it contains many nutrients, minerals and vitamins in a much easly absorbable form.

“If you can follow these few directions, get ready to soak some organic pulses. A world of tasty nutrition awaits you”