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Most people have had some sprouts at one point or another, whether it be some bean shoots on a sandwhich or mung bean sprouts in a plate of Chinese Chow Mien. However, more and more people are starting to become aware of the power of these ‘superfoods’ not just as an addition to something else, but as an amazing meal themselves. Growing sprouts yourself takes this to a whole other level, for the convenience (if you grow them the right way), low cost and having access to the freshest food grown right in your kitchen.

Sprouts (seeds or grains that have started to grow through the process of germination) are referred to by many to be ‘superfoods’, containing high amounts of digestive enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids not present in the unsprouted seed.. There is a long list of health benefits, but perhaps the most simple and significant feature of these living superfoods is that the process of growing them allows you complete control over how it is done and what is added No hidden pesticides, chemical fertilizers or any other nasties but the water from your own sink. In a time when we can never really be sure what has happened to the food we eat before it reaches our dinner plate, the value of such a method cannot be underestimated.

Additionally, growing sprouts at home can be done in a lot of places where vegetables cannot be either grown or transported to, while in a fresh enough state to deliver health benefits. Even if you lived on a boat, or in a climate that was either too hot or too cold to have a garden, you can still have access to fresh, live, sprouted vegetables when you learn the basics of sprouting. And also, unlike most vegetables, even if you live in a place where they are accessible, sprouts are never out of season.

The health benefits cannot be underestimated.. The human body needs oxygen rich vegetables and living foods to thrive. As wonderful as these foods are, there are climates where it is unrealistic to expect people to be able to cultivate them. In extremely cold or hot climates, one of the very few options to have fresh food that does not have to be transported hundreds (or thousands) of miles to its destination is to create an indoor greenhouse. Extremely cold environments would require the use of an indoor heated greenhouse that is extremely expensive and complicated to establish and maintain. At the other end of the scale, high desert environments are usually low on water, and to use hundreds of gallons of water over a growing season when most of it evaporates is not an option. Even in areas that are perfect for growing large amounts of fresh vegetables, growing a good variety of foods all year is not feasible.

The answer to all these questions is growing sprouts. You use a jar or similar sprouter to create a greenhouse (or several greenhouses) that fit on your kitchen counter, providing you and your family with amazingly fresh, oxygen and enzyme rich foods, any time of year.. There is also the innovative new way of growing sprouts called the Marche Method. It uses far less water, time and effort than jars and requires no daily rinsing, which is perfect for people with busy lifestyles who still want to enjoy the convenience and health benefits of sprouts. To find out more, click here.