Health Benefits of Eating Sprouts - By Dr. P.T. Ezhil Selvan

Sprouts are one of the most nutritious and inexpensive locally-grown food. Sprouts are foods that are at the transitional stage between a seed and a plant. On sprouting, legumes, seeds and grains become superfoods. They become an extremely rich source of protein, fibre and vitamin B. Here are a few health benefits of eating sprouts. 

Sprouting enhances vitamin content
On sprouting, the vitamin content in some seeds, grains and beans increases by up to 20 times the original value. Mostly vitamins like A, B-complex, C and E get enhanced after sprouting.

Good source of enzymes
Sprouts contains 100 times more enzymes than uncooked fruits and vegetables. These enzymes are special types of proteins that have a catalyst like effect that aids in your body’s smooth functioning.

Good source of proteins

Sprouts are also a good source of proteins, especially for vegetarians who do not eat other protein rich foods like chicken and meat. Sprouts contain up to 35 per cent of protein. They provide your body with all its necessary protein intake without the extra fat, cholesterol and calories that come with other proteins sources.

Easy to digest

Because of its high enzyme content, sprouts are easy to digest. They also help people with bloating and digestive problems.

Aids in weight loss
As sprouts are high in nutrients and low in calories, they make up for your nutrient requirements. On the other hand they are also high in fibre and can keep you satiated for longer. All these things aid weight loss, thereby making sprouts an amazing weight loss food.