The benefits and harms of sprouted rye for humans

Sprouted rye, due to its composition, has a positive effect on the whole body: it improves the functioning of the digestive, cardiovascular, nervous systems, strengthens the immune system.

Such grain does not undergo heat treatment, in which useful substances are lost. As a result of fermentation, complex compounds are converted into easily digestible sprouts.

Composition

Sprouted seeds consist of:

• proteins - 13%;
• fat - 2%;
• carbohydrates - 69%.

Essential minerals and vitamins in sprouted rye (per 100 g):

• phosphorus - 292 mg;
• potassium - 425 mg;
• magnesium - 120 mg;
• calcium - 58 mg;
• manganese - 2.7 mg;
• iron - 4.2 mg;
• vitamin E - 10 mg;
• B vitamins - up to 1.5 mg;
• ascorbic acid - 14.68 mg.

Caloric content of 100 g of product - 280 kcal.

By the way! Potassium improves brain function, maintains vascular elasticity, regulates acid-base and water balance. Magnesium supports the nervous, cardiovascular and digestive systems. Phosphorus is good for muscles, teeth, and bones.

Beneficial features

Rye sprouts are called superfood - a healthy food supplement... Such grains are 1.5 times less nutritious than dry grains. When germinating, the amount of starch in them decreases, so the seedlings have a low glycemic index. They are useful for diabetics and those who follow a diet.

When low in calories, sprouted rye accelerates leptin production - the hormone of satiety. Therefore, it satiates and helps not to overeat.

Grains are good for digestion, as they contain many enzymes that promote the secretion of gastric juice and help the intestines do their job correctly.

B vitamins in the composition of the product they strengthen the nervous system, increase the physical and psycho-emotional tone. Tocopherol has antioxidant properties.

Sprouted rye is especially recommended for pregnant women: folic acid in its composition (0.04 mg / 100 g) is necessary for the normal development of the fetus.

Attention! The sprouts have a slight laxative effect.

How to grow rye at home

When buying seeds, pay attention to a number of nuances:

• lack of litter (stones, sand);
• degree of maturity of the product: the grains must not be green;
• lack of stains and mold.

Store seeds on the top shelf of the refrigerator... The shelf life of seedlings is 2-3 days.

Sprouting rye at home for eating is easy.

Basic technique:

1. Sort and rinse the grain thoroughly.
2. Put clean seeds on a tray in a thin layer. Fill with water so that it covers the grains by 1–1.5 cm. Cover with damp gauze.
3. Leave in a warm, bright place, but not in direct sunlight. Rinse and soak again every 4-5 hours.
4. Shoots appear in a day. Seedlings are eaten for 3-5 days, when they grow up a little.

Some advise to disinfect rye before germination in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 3-5 minutes. After this, the grains must be thoroughly washed several times.

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Recipes

Nutritionists advise eating about 50 grams of sprouted seeds per day.... They have a sweet-fresh taste and crisp pleasantly. They are added to salads, side dishes, green cocktails and smoothies.

Immune cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. sprouted rye seeds;
• 1 tbsp. distilled or mineral water.

Preparation:

1. Grind the seeds in a blender, gradually adding water.
2. Beat until the consistency of kefir.
3. Strain the drink through cheesecloth or a strainer.

They prepare a cocktail in spring and autumn to replenish the supply of vitamins in the body.

Pate

Ingredients:

• 200 g seedlings;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• greens, dried marjoram and chili to taste.

All ingredients are mixed and ground in a blender. Eaten with fresh whole grain bread or cereal.

Smoothie

Will need:

• 2 tbsp. l. seedlings;
• 1 tbsp. vegetable milk (soy, almond, oat, coconut);
• 1 banana;
• 15 g pine nuts;
• 1 orange.

Juice is squeezed out of an orange. All ingredients are mixed in a blender.

Tortillas

Products:

• 2 tbsp. seedlings;
• water;
• 2 tbsp. l. rye flour;
• salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Grind the grains with a blender.
2. Add flour and salt.
3. Mix with water until the consistency of liquid sour cream.
4. Fry the tortillas in a dry frying pan.

Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet peppers;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 100 g seedlings;
• greenery;
• 50 g of walnuts;
• salt, pepper - to taste.

How to cook:

1. Dice the peppers, chop the nuts.
2. Mix ingredients with sprouts, squeeze out the garlic.
3. Add chopped herbs, salt and pepper. Mix.

Kvass

Will need:

• 1 liter of boiling water;
• 1 tbsp. rye seedlings;
• 100 g sugar;
• 10 g yeast.

Preparation:

1. Grind rye in a blender and pour boiling water over it.
2. Insist 3 hours.
3. Strain, add sugar and yeast.
4. Leave for a day in a cool, dark place.

Rye pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. seedlings;
• green onions to taste;
• 2 tbsp. l. rye flour;
• water.

How to cook:

1. Grind the seeds with a blender, add flour and onions.
2. Add water until the dough is like thick sour cream.
3. Fry in vegetable oil on both sides.

Rejuvelak

Rejuvelak - a wholesome fermented beverage popular with raw foodists and healthy food.

For a drink take:

• 2 tbsp. sprouted rye;
• 3 liters of purified water.

Cooking technique:

1. Grind the rye in a blender. Put the resulting gruel in a clean glass container, pour 2 liters of water and cover with gauze. Do not fill the container completely, leaving a few centimeters on top.
2. Keep the mixture for 2 days at room temperature. During this time, rye will rise and sink to the bottom again. Stir everything with a wooden or plastic spoon.

The result is a layered structure: grains, white gruel, liquid. The topmost layer is filtered into a clean jar.

Important! Store the drink in the refrigerator for no more than a month.

Raw bread

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. rye sprouts;
• 1 tbsp. sunflower seeds;
• 1 tbsp. l. cumin seeds;
• 1 tbsp. l. dried dill;
• 1 tbsp. l. dry kelp;
• sea ​​salt to taste.

Preparation:

1. Rinse rye sprouts and sunflower seeds and dry.
2. Grind the kelp, dill and half of the cumin in a blender.
3. Pour out the seedlings and seeds, chop, add the remaining cumin, salt.
4. Give the resulting mass to the shape of a brick, send it to the dehydrator for 10-15 hours at + 40 ° С.

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Application in traditional medicine

Rye is used for allergies, coughs, inflammations and diseases of the respiratory system.

When coughing, the sprouts are mixed with chicory, almond, oats and barley powder, poured with boiling water and the broth is drunk like coffee.

For allergy symptoms, use a rye bran decoction or add it to the bath.

By the way! Drinks from sprouts are also useful: the cereal containing many enzymes quickly removes allergens from the body.

Harm and contraindications

In addition to the great benefits, there is also harm from cereals.

So, if you are allergic to a culture or vegetable protein, the product is completely excluded from the diet.

The main symptoms of allergies:

• lacrimation;
• itching and spots on the skin;
• runny nose;
• difficulty breathing, swelling;
• digestive problems: nausea, bloating, diarrhea.

Do not use seeds for peptic ulcer disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

Attention! Grains are not mixed with dairy products to avoid flatulence.

Any seedlings are contraindicated in urolithiasis, gout, acute gastritis and nephritis. This is due to the content of purine compounds in them, which disrupt the balance of uric acid in the body.

Do not give seeds to young children and adults with intolerance gluten.

Conclusion

Rye sprouts are an important part of a healthy diet. They contain minerals, vitamins and enzymes valuable for the body. Grains are good for digestion and circulatory system, suitable for dietary nutrition. Rye is grown at home or bought in a store.