Alfalfa Sprouts Benefits

Alfalfa sprouts benefits

Yesterday was the first time I bought alfalfa to mix with my salad. I was originally put off with the raw green smell but decided to experiment with lots of greens and fruits like apricot and raisins. This was all because I heard sprouts would aid in eczema and other skin-related problems like acne. Surprisingly, I found the taste of alfalfa sprouts once they were in the salad to blend very well with the rest of the greens.

A quick search on the internet also convinced me to try alfalfa. Alfalfa (also known as Medicago Sativa) is a perennial flowering plant native to Iran. It can live from 5 to 12 years. Currently, alfalfa is grown as forage for cattle but in its sprouting form, it has numerous nutritional benefits to humans.

In a small transparent box, alfalfa looks frail and pale with their white and green shoots. These shoots contain starches, oils and nutrients that help the plant grow. These nutrients will convert into vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins and sugars thus making alfalfa a must-have for all health-conscious folks.

Alfalfa sprouts contain large amounts of phytochemicals, which can protect you against diseases such as pancreatic, colon and leukemia cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic breasts tumors, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease and symptoms associated with PMT and menopause.

On top of all these, research has also shown that alfalfa, being an alkaline food, can help to reduce the amount of nicotine depleted in the urine, which in turn reduces cravings.

The nutrients and benefits of alfalfa are listed below for your quick reference

Nutrients of Alfalfa Sprouts

  • Beta-carotene
  • Calcium
  • Magnesium
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium

Benefits of Alfalfa Sprouts

  • Low in calories
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Stimulants the immune system
  • Detoxifies
  • Aids sexual activity
  • Easy-to-digest protein
  • High in antioxidants, saponins and phytochemicals
  • Prevent DNA Destruction
  • Protect from the ongoing effects of aging

Sprouts like alfalfa or in fact, any green vegetables and fruits, should be consumed raw to get the best of their nutrients. According to Frederic Patenaude, the editor of Pure Health and Nutrition, there are clear benefits to consuming them raw.

General Benefits of eating Raw Vegetables

  • more energy
  • better looking skin
  • weight control or weight loss
  • better sleep
  • regular bowel movement
  • look younger
  • brighter eyes

Go explore eating raw greens, especially sprouts, and let us know if it makes a significant change in your life. You’ll want to check out more information on the secrets of eating raw food by reading “The Raw Secrets – The Raw Food in the Real World”.

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