Sprouted 堅果,或任何農作物,比沒有 Sprouted 的是不是都貴些?Whole Foods 的 Organic Sprouted Pecans 比 Organic Walnuts 要貴一倍。印象裏 Walnuts 應該比 Pecans 貴才對。Whole Foods 的 Organic Sprouted Pecans 比 Costco 一般的(非 organic) Pecans 要貴4倍,這價格值得嗎?
也想到了發芽的土豆不能吃,是吧?
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The Benefits of Sprouted Foods
Sprouting foods helps to neutralize antinutrients, and essentially “unlocks” the nutrients that have been bound to phytic acid. This makes the micronutrients more available to the human body, resulting in better nutrition from the foods you eat! In short, the benefits of sprouted foods include:
Increased bioavailability of micronutrients
Better absorption of key minerals like iron, magnesium and calcium
Easier digestion compared to non-sprouted
Reduced stomach irritation
Improved production of digestive enzymes
Neutralization of enzyme inhibitors
Reduced lectin content
Increased protein content and protein digestibility
Improved amino acid profile
Many indigenous cultures from all around the world understood the importance of sprouting nuts and seeds to unlock key nutrients. Unfortunately, the practice has largely been forgotten by our modern food system, which too often prioritizes profit over nutrition.