Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli sprouts, a cruciferous vegetable, have recently become popular after researchers discovered that they abundant in sulforaphane, a phytochemical with tremendous health benefits. Researchers have observed that sulforaphane:

• decreases inflammation
• decreases oxidative stress
• decreases DNA damage
  
• prevents the activation, and conversion, of pro-carcinogens into carcinogens
• promotes the detoxification of carcinogens
• decreases cancer
• improves glucose, insulin and lipid levels
• increases immune system
• reduces all-cause mortality
• reduces cardiovascular disease mortality
• reduces risk of stroke
• reduces diabetes complications
• reduces obesity
• may treat autism

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Learn more about the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables

Items Required

• Germination organic Broccoli seeds
• Mason jar
• Mason jar screen
• Dish to drain
• Water
  

Serving size: 2 Tbsp
Soak: 6-8 hours
Rinse/Drain: 2-3x / day
Harvest: 4-7 days

Instructions

1. Pour 2 tbsp of Broccoli sprouting seeds into a clean mason jar
2. Soak the seeds for 6-8 hours and store in dark, cool and dry location (kitchen cupboard)
3. Rinse and drain the seeds, spreading the seeds evenly in jar, and restore in dark, cool and dry location (kitchen cupboard)
4. Rinse and drain 2-3 times per day for roughly 4-6 days while restoring in dark, cool and dry location (kitchen cupboard)
5. By seventh day, rinse and drain 2-3 times and place on kitchen window countertop exposed to some sunlight during the day
6. By end of seventh day, sprouts are ready to eat.
7. Store remaining sprouts in refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3-4 days