OMAHA, Neb.—A Nebraska company is recalling alfalfa sprouts sold in three states after 16 cases of salmonella were linked to the food. SunSprouts said Thursday that its recall covers 808 pounds of sprouts that it sold to distributors in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas in November and December. Health officials have said they linked the illnesses…
A Discussion About Sprouted Foods
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)…
A Key Food to Grow With Limited Space
This ’emergency’ food requires surprisingly little effort and very limited space (a windowsill will do), but you’ll be rewarded with a daily power burst of nutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals when you need them most. Best of all, they take only about a week to grow and can be harvested as needed. STORY AT-A-GLANCE Severe food…
Healthy Eating Made Easy
Our streets are crammed with coffee, donut, and fast food establishments due to our insatiable desire for quick, convenient energy-on-the-go. They solve the convenience problem and provide a short term energy solution through stimulation. Unfortunately, consumption of stimulating, nutrient-deficient food can occur for only a limited time before the body becomes either exhausted or sick….
Broccoli Compound Has Dramatic Effect on People With Autism
Sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, has been shown to benefit autism in a way no drug ever has in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. In previous articles, we explored how autism may be due to synaptic dysfunction. This view suggests the condition can be treated and reversed. This possibility has enticed parents and…
Sprouts: A Radiant Shift in Nutrition
Where can you get the most nutritious food on the planet? It may be surprising to learn that it can be found growing on a kitchen counter-top near you! Most people know that sprouts are the healthy origin of vegetables and occasionally encounter them as a garnish. What they likely don’t know, is that sprouts…
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