You may have noticed the sprouts disappear from your whole foods store. I sprout at home…so I was in the dark on this one. Then one day I was in a Whole Foods when I was traveling. Looking for my essentials for my green drink (sprouts, greens, celery, apples, lemon) I was stumped. I looked for the sprouts for at least 2.3 minutes before flagging down a grocery guy. He told me, much to my horror, that sprouts are off the market.

Don’t stop eating sprouts.

Just because the major union of western grocers has made it VERY difficult for you to obtain your sprouts… you should still make the heruclean effort to eat them. Daily. For those without kitchen help or a stay-at-home-wife, you’re going

to need to sprout yourself. You’re going to need a good sprouting tray or two. Buy your seeds in bulk and store them in a d

Yes. You need to spray your sprouts.

ark place. Add sprouting to your calendar, or food journal, or some other kitchen habit (kitchen sadhana) you already have.

If you haven’t sprouted and need equipment – you can either use stuff you may already have… or invest a few bulks in some lids or some cheap plastic. They will work fine. For those who don’t see themselves being able to rinse their sprouts daily… you’ll need to throw down some cash for an automatic sprouter. Either … get your stuff and get started.

The science is there. You still need to eat your sprouts.

Why you need to spray your sprouts

I know- for most of us sprouting is hard enough. It’s one more thing we have to do. And…it’s one more “thing” that takes up kitchen space.

Why you need to eat your sprouts

• Sprouting increases the bioavailability of nutrients.

According to Vegetarians in Paradise:

“One of the richest sources of protein, 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) of sprouted sunflower seeds contains 22.78 grams. The mineral content soars in the sprouted state. That 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) offers a notable 116 mg of calcium, 5.06 mg of zinc, 689 mg of potassium, 1.75 mg copper, and 354 mg of magnesium.

Vitamins increase during sprouting when the seeds are producing a new life. Vitamin A increases to 50,000 IU, and Vitamin E offers 52.18 mg, while vitamin D provides 92.0 IU for 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams). The vitamin B family offers niacin at 4.50 mg, riboflavin at 0.25 mg, and thiamin at 2.29 mg. Sprouted sunflower seeds are also a rich source of iron, providing 6.77 mg for 31/2 ounces (100 grams) that can be a benefit to people with anemia.”

Peroxide is Amazing.

I get asked about Toenail fungus at least once a month. I haven’t tried this… but if you already have the peroxide and vinegar for your sprouts… try soaking your nails!