Seeking verification of statement about sprouted grains

[taotree]

In the book:
"Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats"
is a statement regarding sprouted grains. It states that sprouted grains contain irritants to protect them from animals eating them. It suggests therefore that one should not eat a lot of raw sprouted grains but rather lightly steam them or something to reduce those irritants.

I'm trying to find out what support there is for this statement. Does anyone know of anything that can help me find out if this is true or not?

Thank you.

[MysticTree]

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/

c (http://www.living-foods.com/articles/)heck out the various sprouting articles here

Check out all the articles here in fact. Very good info on the whole.

[Revvell]

Read "Grain Damage" by Doug Graham

[MysticTree]

Read "Grain Damage" by Doug Graham

That sounds interesting.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

In the book:
"Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats"
is a statement regarding sprouted grains. It states that sprouted grains contain irritants to protect them from animals eating them. It suggests therefore that one should not eat a lot of raw sprouted grains but rather lightly steam them or something to reduce those irritants.

I'm trying to find out what support there is for this statement. Does anyone know of anything that can help me find out if this is true or not?

Thank you.

Lots of folks carry on about all the toxins in sprouted foods like alfalfa, grains and beans, but l reckon they are getting all excited over something quite minor. Often the studies done are inconclusive and lacking. Sure sprouted beans, grains and legumes have toxins, but keep in mind that the levels of toxins are so small that they are unlikely to have any negative health effects on most people because they won't be eating enough of these foods to get a toxic overload. ln simple words....sprouted foods are very bulky so it is hard to overdose on these. Juicing and drinking many liters of sprout juices may cause some toxicity, but who is going to do that??...it's almost impossible to do, if not impossible.

l have a large amount of sprouts each day because they are bulked up, but as unsprouted seed it looks minimal. lt is simply not possible to overdose on such a small amount of food. Lots of people have lived on sprouted grains, seeds, legumes and nuts for years and they have had nothing but excellent health. When l read about toxins being dangerous in sprouted foods l just roll my eyes now, it's nonsense, even experts like Sproutman and Hippocrates agree.

There are lots of benefits to sprouted grains so it would be a shame to discount them. The best benefit is `phyto nutrients'. Science has recently discovered the amazing promise of such super nutrients. They are similar to anti oxidants but much much more powerful. Not only have they been shown to stop all forms of cancer, but they have been shown to kill all forms of cancer. WOW!!! Sprouted grains are the hishest food source of phyto nutrients.

l feel great after l have had most spouted grains. l might not digest all of them as well as l should, but they still rock.

Some grains and legumes are hard to digest so it’s best to limit them. Best to sprout Quinoa, Amaranth, kanawa, millet and other small grains. Always good to sprout mung and adzuki too. Grains like Rye, Barley and rice are tough to digest.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

Read "Grain Damage" by Doug Graham

What type of grains does Doug talk about; sprouted grains or unsprouted cooked grains?

[MysticTree]

What type of grains does Doug talk about; sprouted grains or unsprouted cooked grains?
cooked I think although there are a couple rather damning reviews on the book.

[Ehren Lowers]

to that end, how does one incorporate the sprouts in to the diet the best. Hiding them in salads and such or just go rabbit on them and eat them by the handful. Is there a way to "maxamize" nutrients by a certain method of consumption?

Sorry if I went off topic

[MysticTree]

to that end, how does one incorporate the sprouts in to the diet the best. Hiding them in salads and such or just go rabbit on them and eat them by the handful. Is there a way to "maxamize" nutrients by a certain method of consumption?

Sorry if I went off topic

I think the best way is that way in which each person enjoys them most.

[Revvell]

cooked I think although there are a couple rather damning reviews on the book.

Yeah. There's one on mine too.... and so??? :D

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

to that end, how does one incorporate the sprouts in to the diet the best. Hiding them in salads and such or just go rabbit on them and eat them by the handful. Is there a way to "maxamize" nutrients by a certain method of consumption?


Sprouts do take a long time to eat, so:

* juice them
* blend them
* eat them

lt's all good.

A good hint to help = The grain sprouts aren't so nice so it's best to blend those with other sprouted greens.

[MysticTree]

Yeah. There's one on mine too.... and so??? :D

Read them and see what you think.