Broccoli sprouts are best known for having cancer-fighting antioxidant properties, due to the enzyme sulforaphane. But what other nutritional benefits do they have? One thing to keep in mind is that sprouted foods can contain significantly more enzymes than in their mature form. This means that we can extract more vitamins and minerals from the foods without having to eat a ton of it.
Joel Fuhrman, M.D. says in his book, Eat to Live, that when people consume more raw fruits and vegetables, they can reduce their blood pressure and weight loss effortlessly. He states, Broccoli sprouts are high in fiber and vitamin C. Fiber found in edible plants provide multiple benefits, including diabetes prevention, lowered risk of varicose veins, a better immune system, less hormonal imbalances and more.
They also contain vitamins A, B, E and K plus protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, chlorophyll and amino acids according to SproutPeople.org. However, don’t expect to get your daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals from a handful of sprouts.
Bottom line is it’s great for you and easy and fun to grow. Give it a try and let me know how you do.
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Johnny is a successful business person and multi-sport athlete with a great passion for teaching and coaching. Since 1998, through his company, True Rival Fitness, LLC, Johnny has been a leader in helping others reach their own fitness, athletic and bowling fitness goals as a trainer, speaker, educator, coach and human movement specialist. He is co-founder of the Bowling Sports Performance Academy, the industry’s first athletic training program designed specifically for the sport of bowling. A two-time PBA champion, Johnny actively competes on the PBA50 tour. He is also certified with IYCA (International Youth and Conditioning Assoc.), is Titlist Performance Certified, and is an advanced level coach with USA Ice Hockey. Johnny is also founder and creator of Bubba Bar nutritional bar company.
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