Sprouted beans are highly nutritious and the nutrients are readily absorbed by the body due to complex processes that occur during germination, which are known as bioavailability. When water is introduced to a dry legume seed enzyme inhibitors are disabled, and as germination occurs enzymes trigger elaborate biochemical changes in the seed. Proteins are broken […]
Sugar Pea Shoots
Pea shoots are delicious, crunchy and sweet as peas freshly picked out of the garden. They are harvested 7 days after germination, and are sold in three different sizes and in our Salad Shoot mix. Pea shoots, like all shoots, are very nutritious and a good source for antioxidants. Antioxidants are involved in plant structures […]
Broccoli Shoots
Broccoli is one of the most commonly available vegetables in North America, and it is known for its’ high nutritional content. Nutritional research has demonstrated that the antioxidant activity of broccoli is higher than it is in carrots, cauliflower, white onion, potato, pea and snap beans. Broccoli shoots are the sprouts from germinated seeds and […]