Alfalfa sprouts are one of our finest food sources of saponins which lower the bad cholesterol and fat but not the good HDL fats.  Studies have proven their benefit in arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Saponins also stimulate the immune system by increasing the activity of natural killer cells such as T- lymphocytes and interferon.  Sprouts also contain an abundance of highly active antioxidants that prevent DNA destruction and protect us from the ongoing effects of aging. 

May 5, 2008 - Yet another study has been released exhibiting the cancer-preventative potential of broccoli sprouts as part of a healthy diet. Recently, researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine published results in the journal Cancer Research showing that high concentrations of the long lasting antioxidant sulforaphane, from broccoli sprouts, greatly reduced the incidence of bladder cancer in laboratory animals.

This latest research adds to the list of more than 700 published studies examining the positive health effects of these functional foods, broccoli and broccoli sprouts. The scientific community worldwide continues to produce evidence that the natural antioxidants, sulforaphane and SGS, found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, and in especially high levels in three-day-old broccoli sprouts, detoxify carcinogens and can help the body fight off and prevent cancer-forming agents. Broccoli sprouts have also been found to protect against other chronic diseases. In 1997 scientists found the highest concentrations of this antioxidant in carefully selected and grown broccoli sprouts. This led to the development of BroccoSprouts®, delicious fresh sprouts that have a concentration of the antioxidant SGS twenty times that of mature broccoli and have the potential to increase the body's ability to prevent cancer.

Alfalfa, radish, broccoli, clover and soybean contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals (plant compounds) that can protect us against disease. Canavanine, an amino acid analog present in alfalfa, demonstrates resistence to pancreatic, colon and leukemia cancers. Plant estrogens in these sprouts function similarly to human estrogen but without the side effects. They increase bone formation and density and prevent bone breakdown (osteoporosis). They are helpful in controlling hot flashes, menopause, PMS and fibrocystic breasts tumors.

Bean sprouts contain pure forms of vitamins A, B, C, and E, in addition to an assortment of minerals including Calcium, Iron, and Potassium.  Produced from mung beans, the sprouts are free of cholesterol, and are ideal for anyone counting calories. One cup of mung bean sprouts contains approximately 30 calories, 3 grams of protein, only 6 carbohydrates, and only .2 grams of fat. Sprouts also contain a high source of fiber, are easily digestible and contain a high concentration of enzymes facilitating the digestive process.

Our own CRUNCHY MIX is a powerhouse blend of adzuki, lentils, and peas. 

Lentils are 25% protein along with A, B, C, E  Iron, Calcium and Phosphorus.

Peas: Vitamin C 115% RDA, Vitamin A 51% RDA, Folic Acid 29% RDA,
Protein 3.1(g)  Carbohydrates 0.2(g) and Fibre 2.0(g)