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Are Sprouts good for you? An Ayurvedic perspective 

The sprouts are superfoods that can incorporate into your diet every day easily! Ayurvedic doctors/experts, nutritionists, and holistic practitioners strongly recommend sprouts due to their nutritional value and health benefits. Sprouts are regarded as superfoods since they aid in digestion, lower the blood sugar level, and decrease the risk of developing heart disease and numerous others.

Most food grains can be sprouted like seeds, grains and legumes. Indeed, sprouts are widely regarded as being the healthiest and most nutritious options to eat. They are believed to help remove toxins from your body and help purify the blood. They also aid digestion and elimination.

The top health benefits of sprouts 

  1. Aids in digestion
  2. Enhances the immune system.
  3. Reduce Acidity
  4. A rich source of antioxidants
  5. Heart health-friendly with the omega-3 fatty acids in it.
  6. Great for eyesight
  7. It aids in weight loss
  8. It increases blood circulation
  9. Reduces the acidity level
  10. Reduces allergic reactions
  11. Reduce cold sores
  12. The best for eye care

Based on Ayurveda, Prakriti or the dominant dosha or bio-energy that controls your body decides all you need to add or remove from your diet and lifestyle. More importantly, how the food you eat consumes.

It is the same for sprouts, too! Let us examine how those with different doshas such as VataPitta and the Kapha are adversely affected when eating sprouts.

Vata Prakriti

Though sprouting consumption is generally thought to be healthy, it’s not recommended for people who are vata Prakriti or suffering from vata issues. This is because it could be difficult to digest due to the kashaya-ras. Vata-dominant people can eat sprouts following simmering or cooking only. You can add rock salt and sesame oil or seeds to eat every once or twice a week. This way, they can benefit from eating sprouts with no adverse effects on digestion.

Pitta Prakriti

People with Pitta Prakriti can consume sprouts raw or as a salad in daylight hours to maximize health benefits.

Kapha Prakriti

The Kapha Prakriti dominant people can consume sprouts following boiling and adding Kapha balancing spices like cinnamon, black pepper, garam masala, etc. Ideally, they should eat sprouts following exercise or working out.

Of course, you need to know what your Prakriti is before you can implement these healthy tips and improve your health or quality of life, and it can be achieved through consulting your Ayurveda doctor/practitioner.