What are the benefits of rye seedlings, which ones have contraindications? How to sprout a culture at home on your own? Cooking use, interesting recipes. Also, the composition of rye seedlings includes 17 amino acids, including the full spectrum of irreplaceable ones.
Note! Such an amount of vitamins and minerals can be obtained from the product only if you eat it in a thermally unprocessed form, otherwise some of them will be destroyed.
Useful properties of rye seedlings
Rye is really an old cereal, so do not delude yourself that it was just now invented to eat its sprouts. The beneficial properties of the product were noticed by our ancestors. In Russia, healers treated children with seedlings who were often sick or slowly developing. However, at the same time, as the healers have sunk into oblivion, the traditions are healed with natural gifts. And only today the glory of sprouted rye has begun to revive. Now the product is being actively researched, and every day more and more useful properties are attributed to it.
Let's take a look at the main ones:
- Strengthening immunity … Due to its rich vitamin and mineral composition, rye sprouts are very important for immunity, they help to replenish the balance of useful components in vitamin deficiency and provide good protection against colds during the flu season.
- Beneficial effect on the brain and nervous system … Sprouted rye improves brain efficiency and strengthens memory. It also has an important effect on the nervous system: it improves psycho-emotional tone, improves the quality of sleep, and reduces the likelihood of developing depression.
- Increased endurance … Sprouted rye helps to raise the tone not only psycho-emotional, but also physical. The product energizes, invigorates, increases endurance.
- Normalization of the digestive system … The product is also of great importance for the gastrointestinal tract. Fiber, which is found in abundance, improves the digestion process - useful components are absorbed more efficiently, and harmful ones are excreted faster. As a result, the intestines are freed of toxins, toxins, and the likelihood of developing certain digestive disorders is reduced.
- Antioxidant effect … Sprouts provide the body with antioxidants. These elements are able to resist excess free radicals, which, if not limited, lead to the formation of abnormal molecular bonds, which in turn provokes the development of serious diseases, including cancer, as well as early aging. Thus, regular consumption of sprouts helps in rejuvenating the body and saves from the worst ailments.
- Improving the condition of skin, hair and nails … This effect is achieved not only due to the aforementioned antioxidants, but also due to the wide range of vitamins and minerals in the product. In view of this fact, nails become stronger, hair becomes shiny and strong, and the skin looks healthier and younger.
- Prevention of male diseases … An important reason why the benefits of rye sprouts are obvious to representatives of a strong half of humanity is that with their regular use, the likelihood of developing problems with the prostate is significantly reduced.
- Strengthening the cardiovascular system … Seedlings also help with problems with the cardiovascular system of various kinds. This, by the way, is again more important for the representatives of the strong half of humanity, since mortality from heart attacks among men is much higher than among women.
- Normalization of hormonal levels … And this useful property, on the contrary, will be appreciated more by women who throughout their lives are constantly faced with hormonal surges of one kind or another. With the regular use of sprouted rye, hormonal changes in the phases of the cycle, pregnancy, menopause, etc. pass more gently.
- Prevention of diabetes mellitus … The product has an effect on the blood sugar level, it regulates it in the right way, thus preventing the development of diabetes mellitus and alleviating the condition of those who are already sick with this ailment.
Having included rye sprouts in your diet, after a certain period of their constant use, you will surely feel positive changes in your well-being. Of course, you should not treat them as a panacea and a cure for all diseases and problems, but it is imperative to eat such a healthy product if you care about your health.
The benefits of rye seedlings for men and women are presented in the table:
| For women | For men |
| Strengthening the nervous system | Strengthening the cardiovascular system |
| Normalization of hormonal levels | Increased endurance |
| Improving the condition of skin, hair, nails | Prevention of prostate diseases |
Note! The concentration of vitamins and minerals is maximum in sprouts of 1-2 cm in size.
Contraindications and harm to rye seedlings
However, before introducing a product into the diet, you must familiarize yourself with the rules for its use and contraindications. Let's see, in what situations can the harm of rye seedlings appear?
Let's face it, not everyone eats any kind of sprouts, and therefore all of them, including rye, are a new product for most of the population. This fact means that you should not immediately start eating them in shock portions. Start with a teaspoon per day, and then gradually increase the dose, but do not exceed the maximum. It is 100 grams.
In addition, remember that it is best to eat the product for breakfast or, in extreme cases, for lunch. You don't need to eat seedlings in the evening. Observing these simple rules, a healthy person will only benefit from the seedlings. And as for people with certain ailments, it is worth saying the following:
- It is strictly forbidden to use the product for people suffering from severe diseases of the digestive system;
- Those who have diseases of a different nature should consult with their doctor and find out whether it can be introduced into the diet or not.
Note! Particular care should be taken when introducing a product into the diet for people prone to allergies. If even a tiny portion of sprouts causes you unpleasant symptoms of one nature or another, you do not need to eat them.
How to germinate rye at home?
Ready-made rye seedlings can be bought today in many health food stores, but it is better to germinate the cereal at home, this is due to the fact that the sprouts have a very limited life and special storage conditions, and only by making them yourself, you can be sure that important rules complied with.
However, it is not difficult to sprout rye, the main thing is to buy the right "material". For the procedure, only special grains are suitable, which are produced specifically for germination, and not for sowing. The fact is that cereals for sowing are treated with various chemicals and pesticides, and therefore, firstly, they most likely will not germinate, and if they do, it will be simply dangerous to eat them.
So, let's figure out how to sprout rye yourself from the right material:
- Rinse the grains thoroughly, sort out and fill with water, discard all floating seeds.
- Rinse the rest of the rye again, put it in a container and fill it with water so that it covers the seeds by 1, 5-2 centimeters.
- Leave the container at room temperature for 12 hours (but change the water every 2 hours), then rinse thoroughly and place the grains in the container without water, and spread wet gauze rolled several times on top.
- After 8 hours, the first shoots should appear, when they reach a size of a centimeter, rinse them well, put them in a dry container, close tightly and put them in the refrigerator.
Note! The sprouts must be kept in the refrigerator for no more than 5 days, although it is advisable to eat them in the first two days, since it is at this time that the concentration of nutrients in them is maximum.
Sprouted rye food and drink recipes
Of course, when it comes to such a useful product, it is most logical to talk about its use in cooking in its raw form. And, indeed, best of all, rye sprouts complement various salads, making them healthier, more original and satisfying. However, they can also be used to prepare raw cereals, original desserts, etc.
Let's take a look at a few uses in rye sprout recipes:
- Salad with vegetables and apples … Divide the sprouts (100 grams) into two parts: chop one, leave the other whole. Peel and core the apple and grind with a blender. Cut cucumbers (3 pieces) and tomatoes (2 pieces) into cubes, finely chop greens - dill and green onions (small bunch). Put vegetables, herbs and whole sprouts in a salad bowl. Mix the chopped with apple puree, olive oil (4 tablespoons), salt and pepper (to taste). Season salad with this mixture.
- Salad with garlic and walnuts … Bell peppers (2 red and 2 green), peel and cut into small cubes. Pass the walnuts (50 grams) through a nut chopper. Crush the garlic (2 cloves) with a press. Put sprouts (100 grams), peppers, nuts, garlic in a salad bowl, season with olive oil to taste. If desired, you can add various greens to the salad.
- Rye sprouts porridge … Fold rye sprouts (100 grams) into a blender, add dried apricots (70 grams) and almonds (2 tablespoons), as well as a coarsely chopped apple (1 piece), whisk everything. If the blender won't take it, you can add some water. Raw food porridge is ready!
- Healthy breakfast … Pour any plant milk (100 ml) into a blender, add sprouts (2 tablespoons), banana (1 piece), pine nuts (30 grams) and squeeze the juice of one orange. Turn on the blender and beat for 30-40 seconds. Transfer the finished "cocktail" to a plate, garnish with sesame seeds and fresh berries.
- Vitamin Blend … Soak dried apricots (50 grams), prunes (50 grams) and raisins (70 grams) in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Chop walnuts (100 grams) and sprouts (50 grams). Put all dried fruits in a blender, put lemon (1/2 fruit) and honey (2 tablespoons) there. Turn all the ingredients into gruel in a blender - if not, add water boldly. Mix the resulting mix with nuts and sprouts. You will get a very tasty vitamin mixture, eat it with tea.
It is worth noting, however, that although it is customary to eat seedlings raw, of course, their heat treatment is not prohibited. You can eat them however you want - even if you just add them to your favorite soup or vegetable stew, they will still benefit you.
Before using seedlings in their raw form, it is imperative to disinfect them, since the conditions that are created for germination are good not only for the emergence of a sprout, but also for the development of various bacteria. There are at least three simple ways to perform this procedure: soak them for 10-15 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or soda solution, or keep them in water at a temperature of 70 degrees. This is enough to neutralize the pathogenic flora, but not enough for the seedlings to begin to lose their beneficial properties.
Interesting facts about rye sprouts
Rye sprouts are effective in treating colds, including asthma. They are also used for the treatment of allergies and as a restorative after operations and severe protracted illnesses.
It is very important to chew the sprouts thoroughly - if you are used to eating in a hurry, it is better to grind them first.
In combination with legume seedlings, rye is better absorbed.
Rye grains can be substituted for coffee. Rye coffee is prepared by grinding and roasting cereals. Unlike a real drink, which has many not the most pleasant properties, it has only benefits, which is manifested, first of all, in cleansing the body of toxins and toxins. Watch the video about rye seedlings:
Rye sprouts are an extremely useful product; they contain many important biologically active components that a person needs every day. Sprouted rye was a well-known remedy even in Russia, and today it is finally remembered. However, you need to understand that since this product is new for most, it must be introduced into the diet carefully and gradually.
