Wheat sprouts: the benefits and harm, tips on eating

Germinated wheat becomes an integral part of the diet, not only the elderly, but also young people.Therefore, many are interested in calorie, nutritional value of the product, recipes for its preparation and recommendations of experts on the use.

Wheatgrass contain an abundance of nutrients. Other cereals contain much less.

Wheat sprouts are saturated with fatty acids, vitamins PP, A, D and F, fiber, proteins. Magnesium is 79 mg per 100 g of cereal, 170 mg of potassium, 68 mg of calcium, 177 mg of sodium, 2.16 mg of iron, 1.86 mg of manganese, 259 mg of copper, 197 mg of phosphorus, selenium 430 mcg, zinc - 1.7; vitamins: B1 - 2 mg, B2 - 0.7 mg, B3 - 3.087 mg, B5 - 0.97 mg, B6 - 3 mg, B9 - 0.38 mg, E - 21 mg, C - 2.6 mg.

The plant has 17 amino acids: tyrosine, phenylalanine, histidine, valine, arginine, leucine, methionine, tryptophan, threonine, cysteine ​​and others.

Per 100 g of wheat germ accounts for 200 calories, 7.5 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat, 41.4 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of dietary fiber.

BZHU changes in the process of germination of grain: there is an increase in the amount of protein from 20% to 25%, fat - from 2% to 10%, reduction of carbohydrates - from 65% to 35%. Cellulose increases from 10% to 18%

The glycemic index is only 15. Such a low figure allows diabetics and people with overweight to fearlessly add the product to food.

The embryos of cereals maintain a nutritional balance. They are easily absorbed by the body. Even the Egyptian queens noticed their miraculous and rejuvenating properties. In the 400s BC, Hippocrates also used this plant as a healing tool in his practice.

Freshly sprouted seedlings are considered the most useful, because they contain an abundance of life-giving and healing power. But do not neglect the grown greens, especially in winter. Springs are green sprouts that extend.

The practical benefits of seedlings:

• the body is replenished with nutrients, amino acids, vitamins;
• the protective functions of the body are enhanced;
• ailments, weakness, excessive sleepiness and dizziness disappear;
• water balance is regulated;
• supports the reproductive function of women;
• strengthens hair and skin;

• cells are updated, aging processes are delayed, the body rejuvenates;
• cancer is prevented: the growth of cancer cells is reduced and more red blood cells appear that saturate the body with oxygen;
• reduced risk of anemia;
• strengthened bone system;
• endocrine glands function is normalized, the risk of depressive and neurotic manifestations is reduced;
• strengthens the heart muscle;
• walls of capillaries and vessels are condensed;
• the possibility of cholesterol deposition on the walls of blood vessels is reduced;
• normal fat metabolism;

• strengthens the immune and nervous systems;
• regulated blood glucose levels;
• suffering of patients with psoriasis, diffuse neurodermatitis, eczema is weakened;
• intestinal microflora improves, digestion processes are normalized, constipation and dysbacteriosis disappear;
• reduced overweight, craving for smoking, drinking alcohol;
• cognitive processes are activated;
• concentration of attention and memory is enhanced.

The juice of germs and sprouts has healing power:

• it relieves suffering in neuropsychiatric problems: Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases, epilepsy and others;
• serves as an adjunct to the treatment of common cardiovascular disorders;
• helps to cure certain diseases of the urinary system;
• reduces problems with diabetes, obesity, growth hormone deficiency;
• improves the condition of the circulatory system;
• promotes healing of the eyes, neutralizing anisocoria, astigmatism, cataracts, retinal detachment, conjunctivitis, barley;
• weakens joint pains;
• helps to cure hepatitis, whooping cough and many other infectious diseases.

Lectin contained in wheat germ can weaken endocrine functions and cause irritation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines. The use of cereal with ulcers of these organs is contraindicated. It should immediately stop taking wheat when there is severe dizziness, nausea, pain in the epigastric region.

People in the postoperative period is contraindicated in the use of seedlings.

If you are intolerant of lectin or gluten, you should refrain from eating grain. It is necessary to start using sprouts from a small amount, carefully observing the body's response to the plant. First, there may be malaise, weakness and slight dizziness.

You can germinate wheat at home. First, the grains are soaked and left for a period of at least 12 hours in order to saturate the liquid and remove chemicals. Then diligently washed, laid out on a damp cloth. The matter is placed in a glass or porcelain container.

For the germination procedure, some use a strainer in which a wet layer of gauze is placed. The sieve is attached to a mug of chilled water. The grains should touch the liquid, but they should not be allowed to float freely over the strainer. The water in the mug needs to be changed periodically, preferably every three hours.

Cooking healthy meals from germinated wheat does not take much time.

• Cocktail "Health" restores strength. First, squeeze carrot juice, half a cup of which is mixed with 30 g of crushed embryos, whipped. The drink is ready.
• Fruit cocktail is made from a mixture of pieces of banana, kiwi, sprouts. Add yogurt and whisk in a blender.
• Banana cocktail is made from ground germinated sprouts (100 g), one banana with the addition of a small amount of water. Ingredients need to shake in a blender.

• Salad "Joy" is made from cut pieces of avocado and tomatoes with the addition of roasted almonds and 30 g of chopped sprouted wheat. Vegetable oil and lemon juice are added to the dish, mixed.
• Apple and cabbage salad involves dressing with juice squeezed from half a lemon and an orange. A mixture of pre-chopped cabbage (200 g), chopped apple, 100 g of germinated wheat should be poured with lemon-orange juice.

• Dietary dessert can be made from 4 pieces of prunes, 3 tablespoons of low-fat cottage cheese, a glass of chopped fresh fruit, 20 g seedlings, 20 ml of kefir and yogurt. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed and seasoned with lemon juice or olive oil.
• Cookies are made from nuts, dried fruit, and germs rolled in a meat grinder. Formed from a mixture of cookies should be rolled in sesame and placed in the oven for 15 minutes.

There are also cosmetology recipes:

• In a coffee grinder or blender, the germinated grains are crushed, boiled potatoes, avocado puree, and clay are added. Women are advised to put a mask on the face, hold for 20 minutes and wash with cool water.
• Wrinkles around the eyes are well smoothed with a mixture of oils: one orange, two roses and 1 tablespoon of sprouts. The resulting mass impose smooth movements on problem areas of the skin. Some ladies add a drop of oil of sandalwood or mint herb.
• To strengthen the hair follicles, castor oil, germ oil, and almond are taken in equal proportions (1 tablespoon).Place the container with the mixture on a pot of boiling water, incubate for several minutes, cool, impose on the hair roots. Head covered with foil. After 2 hours, rinse hair thoroughly.

It is necessary to buy a product in points of sale of healthy food. Wheat germ with a length of 2 mm must be chosen: toxins accumulate in longer shoots. From the plant should not smell rot. It is better to purchase oblong seeds: the more round ones are difficult to chew, because it is a winter variety of wheat. The shape of the grains on the healing properties are not reflected.

Houses germinate grains in small portions that can be stored in a cool place for no more than three days. They should be taken immediately after preparation to preserve all the nutritional qualities. The use of darkened grains should be abandoned.

An incredible effect is achieved with the daily intake of half a glass of product. It is recommended to add cereal to vegetable and fruit salads, cocktails, soups and porridges. It is not necessary to subject the grain to heat treatment, since some of their miraculous properties will be lost.

You can eat them with dried fruit. Be sure to chew for a long time and very carefully, until the appearance of milk, then nutrients are better absorbed by the body. Nothing to wash them is not necessary. Cereal is not consumed with dairy products, as gases, dyspepsia, bloating may occur.

Eat them once a day. Some divide them into two steps: in the morning and in the afternoon. In the evening, their use is undesirable. In the absence of an allergic reaction, older men can take 50 g of sprouts per day.

Sprouts can be consumed with honey (add 2 teaspoons of beekeeping products to 30 g of grain), with two apples or with finely chopped cucumber.

Pregnant and lactating mothers need to reduce the number of sprouts taken., because they have too high biological activity. The grass will save from toxicosis and miscarriages in the first months of pregnancy. Then it is recommended to reduce the portion of sprouts to 10 g per day. Then the nervous system, the skeleton and the brain of the unborn child will be fully formed.

Consumers publish numerous positive reviews, including the incredible effectiveness of wheat germ in the field of cosmetology.

Especially they note scrub and face and body care products. In spring and winter, sprouted grains save from vitamin deficiency.

You can learn more about the secrets of wheat germination from this video.