please explain to me the importance of sprouting

[KILROZ]

so i read that it removes phytic acid, increases (or activates) enzymes, raises levels of a few vitamins, etc....

but is it NECESSARY to sprout, say, quinoa?? i found this product http://www.vitacost.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Organic-Gluten-Free-Wheat-Free-Quinoa

if all the saponins have been removed and it's ready to eat as is, do i need to sprout still? i am solely looking for a good source of carbohydrates.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Lots of raw live foods have carbs in them. This forum is here to support people who are following Alissa Cohen's philosophy of eating raw live foods. I'm not sure how much assistance we can be to you, but if you have questions pertaining to raw live foods, we'd love to help.

(You mentioned in another thread [which I deleted due to the content] that you are not raw.)

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[katchmoleen]

Here is a good summary:
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2009/01/why-sprout.html

[rawrawks]

Sprouting is always good.

I see sprouts as the most living ,energy life force you can get!

[Dimond]

The super short answer: Sprouting releases enzyme inhibitors or good ones are ruined by not sprouting.

[KILROZ]

Here is a good summary:
http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2009/01/why-sprout.html

great link... thank you! ;)