Health benefits of Sprouts | Fusion - WeRIndia

Now, it is summer. So, instead of eating oily foods as your breakfast, add sprouts to your daily diet.

Many people do not show interest in eating sprouts even though they are aware of some of their health benefits.

There are many reasons for you to eat sprouts. Sprouts have several health benefits.

Here is a list of some of them:

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• Health experts suggest that sprouts contain 100 times more enzymes than any other uncooked fruit or vegetables. The enzymes in these sprouts help promote your body functions by acting as catalysts. They improve body metabolism as well.
• Sprouts are rich in fiber which is crucial in losing weight. It improves body’s efficiency in eliminating toxins. Sprouts reduce constipation as well.
• Sprouts are inexpensive food. Many people avoid healthy foods as they are expensive. But compared to many other healthy foods available in the market, sprouts are cheaper. Hence, one can consume them without spending huge amounts of money.
• They contain high protein which is vital in improving immunity.
• According to available research, sprouting process can increase the vitamin content. Especially vitamin A, B, C and E are increased with few days of sprouting process.
• Eating sprouts promote the content of essential fatty acids in your body.
• Minerals like calcium, magnesium etc. are also improved with sprouting process. Due to their richness in various minerals, they also help in preventing anemia.
• Sprouts aid in alkalizing the body. So, add a handful of sprouts to your daily diet to prevent deadly diseases.
• They provide instant energy to your body and ignite it.

• Sprouts have no food additives or colors to affect your body adversely.
• Sprouts are rich in antioxidants and hence they can prevent aging. They also help in reducing the chances of getting cancer.

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