What exactly are sprouted foods and are they healthier than other kinds of foods?
Any food that starts out as a seed will sprout before eventually growing into a mature plant. That includes grains, such as barley, millet, wheat, oats, or spelt; lentils; chickpeas; soybeans; even nuts. If the conditions are right (moist and dark) the seed will sprout.
Sprouts are generally concentrated sources of vitamins and minerals. Sprouted greens, for example, provide more vitamin C, B vitamins, and antioxidant compounds than the plant itself. Sprouts don’t actually have more of these nutrients, but they are more available during digestion. For people who don’t like the taste of cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli or cabbage, sprouts provide no bitter taste, while providing a subtle sweetness….