OT: any sprout experts??

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  • August 18, 2012 at 2:36 am
    petitemom
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    I have been sprouting Mung beans and Alfafa for years, I would like to try some more. Which ones are easy? I have tried brocoli seeds but they spoil before they are ready every single time.

    August 20, 2012 at 8:04 pm
    Rebekahy
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    I like lentils!

    August 21, 2012 at 1:15 am
    petitemom
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    Have not tried lentils, will probably try next.

    I bought a mix from Whole foods. It says to wash the seeds w/bleach to prevent e-coli. I knoe e-coli is pretty bad but washing food w/bleach!?! Not sure I want to do that!

    August 21, 2012 at 4:09 am
    Rebekahy
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    I never wash mine in bleach, but then again we drink raw milk so I guess I’m just not that food safety consious!  🙂

    If you’re really concerned, you could probably leave them out in the sunshine for the day – put them on a tray in a single layer on your dash board – I would guess between the heat from being in the car and the rays from the sun it would kill any nasties.

    Also – nourishing traditions and the Whole Foods cook book from La Leche give information about sprouting – it turns out that alfalfa – the most popular sprout – is not particularly healthy and that sprouts should be lightly steamed for best assimilation.  That’s all I can remember off the top of my head, but I’m sure I read it in Nourishing Traditions if you want to know more.

    August 21, 2012 at 11:37 am
    Ladyofthehouse
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    Buckwheat groats are my favorite. More of a grain then a seed i guess. Good on their own for a meal not just to use in other things (with some oil & flavoring of course). I will be having a bowl for lunch today!

    August 22, 2012 at 1:36 am
    petitemom
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    Cool never heard of buckwheat groats, will have to look for that.

    Never heard that about alfafa.

    I’ll try to find a way to put the seeds in the sun…

    Funny I have LLL Whole food cookbook but never think to look there for sprouts info!!

    thank you!

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