Tag: holistic health

The broccoli sprouts superfood have become a rapidly growing, as it were, topic of conversation on alternative health-related Internet platforms.

Broccoli sprouts are said to be rich in a substance called sulforaphane, a potent anti-oxidant. Broccoli sprouts proponents claim that sulforaphane is a anti-cancer compound and provide many other health benefits. Sprouts apparently contain far more sulforaphane than regular broccoli.

According to the DrAxe website, “Sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts is associated with heart health, strong bones, fighting H. pylori infection, detoxification, respiratory health, support in multiple sclerosis, and even brain protection from traumatic injury or stroke.”

You can easily find instructions, with some variations, all over web about  how to easily grow broccoli sprouts at home.

Shorthand version: obtain organic broccoli seeds from an online retailer. Soak about two or three tablespoons in a mason jar with a sprouting lid over night, and then rinse and drain (at an angle) for about five days or so, and you should be good to go.

As a practical matter so far, getting all the seeds to germinate has proven challenging, as is trying to separate them efficiently after the process is completed. But that constitutes a minor consideration.

Broccoli sprouts are almost tasteless, and you can eat them raw,  add them to salads, or use them in smoothies, etc.

As with any and all diet-related considerations, be sure to do your own through research and due diligence before even considering adding broccoli sprouts to your nutrition regimen.