Raw Foodists?!

Raw Foodists?

I am starting a raw food lifestyle today. Any tips on sprouting? This sounds weird to me. Can't I just buy things already sprouted?

Sprouting is a FUN hobby! I sprout fenungreek, chia, peas, lentils, brocolli, clover, radish, alfalfa, sunflower, and all sorts of other sprouts on a daily basis. I rotate my trays so I have a fresh supply every day. You wont find many sprouted items at your local grocery store, thats for sure. My favorite sprouter is Kitchen Crop brand, although I use several methods, including just a mason jar covered with clean pantyhose. Its fun to watch the sprouts progress so quickly-I can "sprout" them one day, and eat them the next in most cases, but by keeping the trays rotated daily, I can let some of them sprout for a little longer, which changes the texture of the sprout. Young sprouts (2-3 days are really tender, 4-5 day sprouts hold up better in wraps, salads, etc) Its worth the little effort to do it yourself. Be sure to rinse the sprouts daily, and discard the rinse water-it contains anarobic bacteria that produce as the sprouts grow. I use the rinse water for my houseplants, but dont consume it directly. Good luck! I keep about 80 percent raw, 20 percent cooked or lightly steamed-it makes it easier to manage, and that way, I can still use condiments, such as vinegar, etc.