Sprouts have toxins says Dr. Vetrano

[maydaye]

I appreciate everyone's time and comments about that Dr. Vetrano article that I found. I guess I will rotate my greens more instead of concentrating on sprouts mainly.

I bought Michael Bergonzi's DVD on How to Grow Wheatgrass a few months ago. He explains how to grow sunflower and buckwheat greens as well. It was so good and inspiring, and so easy to grow. From 1 flat 17x17 I harvest 6pounds of sunflower sprouts and 2 1/2 pounds of pea sprouts. So you can see that it's very cost effective for such organic and high quality food. But after reading everyone's posts, I guess I should rotate more. I do use kale, lettuce, celery, carrots, spinach, beets a lot in my juicing. But I was eating predominantly big sprout salads with some tomato. So now I will add other greens in also.

[jndejure]

What is this stuff about Vivian Vetrano and her unfortunate lawsuit after helping literally thousands of people regain their health naturally? She like any one else can be a chiroprator, plumber, mechanic or whatever without a license from the all knowing state. What if one of those who ridiculed Miss Vetrano was sued because they gave someone health information, which the recipient may or may not have followed? Her argument against eating large quantities of sprouts seemed well reasoned and articulately spoken. Remember, that this woman has a long lifetime of knowledge about living raw that few if any here can match, so listen and learn from those who have been there and done that long before most were even a glimmer in their parents eye.

[MyRedPanda]

The thing I would be concerned with is the bacteria on the outside of the sprouts - a quick rinse in water diluted with 1 tbsp vinegar spritzed on the sprouts and then rinsed clean is my routine to ensure that no nasties are on my sprouts prior to consuming. But as far as "toxins" I am not buying it.

[Sam (UK)]

MyRedPanda - are you serious!?!? lol that has to be the most ridiculous things i have heard for ages! Do you know what vinegar is? Do you know that the bacteria on edible plants is usually beneficial? And why don't you think there are toxins in sprouts? LOL sorry if you meant it all as a joke but it seemed like you where genuine in your statements :S Scary stuff.
jndejure - I whole heartedly agree with your comments.

There is a reason why nearly all sprouts are spicy and bitter when eaten in large quantities. Try growing lettuce and spinach guys!

[Living Food]

Complete BS. Learn the science of sprouting and you'll know that sprouting nuts and seeds dramatically reduces toxins and nutrient inhibitors.

If sprouts had dangerous quantities of toxins, I'd be dead already. Fear-mongering only works because people are too lazy to actually learn things for themselves instead of taking someone's word for it.