Do sprouted grains have irritating substances?

[taotree]

My question is not the source of this information, but rather the validity of the information itself. Are there any studies or such done regarding this question?

In Sally Fallon's book (page 113):
"we must warn against overconsumption of raw sprouted grains as raw sprouts contain irritating substances that keep animals from eating the tender shoots... Sprouted grains should usually be eaten lightly steamed or added to soups and casseroles"

and on the Weston A Price web site it says something like this:
http://www.westonaprice.org/faq/faq-grains-seeds-nuts-beans
"Most sprouts should be cooked or steamed before being eaten"

I have not seen this information repeated anywhere else except where it appears to be just quoting this same source, so... I'm wondering if there are any other sources or studies that validate or invalidate this.

Thank you!

[GoodCat]

Well... since this is a raw food site, I don't tend to believe a lot of what is said by people who are promoting cooking their food. I believe raw food is best for us and that sprouts are super healthy. As you said yourself, you haven't seen this info. in other places. However, there are many studies that show how healthy raw sprouts are for us..

Cathy

[taotree]

Well... since this is a raw food site, I don't tend to believe a lot of what is said by people who are promoting cooking their food. I believe raw food is best for us and that sprouts are super healthy. As you said yourself, you haven't seen this info. in other places. However, there are many studies that show how healthy raw sprouts are for us..

Cathy

I should have stated my situation. I know someone who is using this quote saying that we should cook sprouts saying that Sally Fallon did lots of research, yada yada... So, I guess I'm trying to find out where this came from or if anyone has any insight into it being a myth, or if there is any type of substance behind it or anything.

[Living Food]

There are some people who claim that sprouted grains have increased levels of lectins and other substances that are harmful to our intestines - I'm afraid that I can't verify this information or not, but I feel that the claims have some substance and prefer to steer clear of grains for various reasons. The other sprouts are extraordinarily healthy, however, and should be eaten abundantly. I personally prefer to get my carbs from legume and pseodo-grain sprouts instead of grain sprouts, although I do eat barley sprouts occasionally.

[The Sproutarian (Mr Raw)]

My question is not the source of this information, but rather the validity of the information itself. Are there any studies or such done regarding this question?

In Sally Fallon's book (page 113):
"we must warn against overconsumption of raw sprouted grains as raw sprouts contain irritating substances that keep animals from eating the tender shoots... Sprouted grains should usually be eaten lightly steamed or added to soups and casseroles"

and on the Weston A Price web site it says something like this:
http://www.westonaprice.org/faq/faq-grains-seeds-nuts-beans
"Most sprouts should be cooked or steamed before being eaten"

I have not seen this information repeated anywhere else except where it appears to be just quoting this same source, so... I'm wondering if there are any other sources or studies that validate or invalidate this.

Thank you!

The best way to consume grains is to sprout them for at least 7 - 10 days and cut off the green shoot and consume it as juice. In other words, grow the grains into grass and juice it. That will give you much extra benefit over the sprouted grain. lf you still are addicted to grains, the consequences are always there, so l think it's best to try and get over it and move onto more suitable foods. If we can stabilise blood sugar levels through a high amino acid fresh green diet and good fiber, then we realise our addictions are largely in the mind. Old habits die hard, but there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

lf you really insist on eating grains, try sprouted quinoa, amaranth and millet instead. There is also another grain called `teff' from lndia. The Ann Wigmore lnstitute use all four of these instead of the old trouble makers like Oats, Barley, Wheat. Unfortunately l can't eat sprouted amaranth or quinoa, it makes me feel green to the gills and violently vomit about an hour afterwards. Amaranth looks so good, it seems to have virtually no starch left after sprouting, and it is one of the most nutritious foods on earth and by far the most nutritious grain discovered by modern man.