Here's my broccoli sprouts story: I'm almost 70 and started growing them similarly to EdSilvia1 below in May 2022 after my prostate cancer diagnosis and after watching Rhonda Patrick's videos. My PSA readings ranged from 4.7 to 7.1 in the years prior to the confirmed (biopsy and MRI) diagnosis. I began consuming protein shakes in May almost every day including significant portions of fresh and frozen broccoli sprouts after a morning gym session. My wife and I continued our research on my treatment options over the summer and I had my PSA tested in October just prior to starting a combination of hormone deprivation and eventual radiation therapy. This reading came in prior to starting the cancer therapy - after 6 months of consistently consuming broccoli sprouts, my PSA came in at 4.1. This was the lowest PSA reading I had in probably 4 years! I continue to consume broccoli sprouts today after recently completing radiation treatment.
Thank you for sharing your story, Michael! It’s inspiring to hear how you’ve been diving into research and taking charge. If you enjoy Rhonda Patrick’s content, you might enjoy the new book from Dr. Peter Attia called “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity”. Sending you lots of good vibes and well wishes 🌱🥦✨ -Robin
I have been eating sprouts for 2 meals out of 3 a day for over 2 years . Between changing my diet , i also have averaged 6.2 miles a day for over 1 year , I lost over 100 lbs and fixed my health enough to get off prescriptions for diabetes , high cholesterol , high blood pressure and so much more .
I’ve made growing 4 tablespoons of my own broccoli sprouts a part of my weekly routine. Each morning I make a salad of a handful of broccoli sprouts, a cucumber, raw baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, strawberries, and blueberries sprinkled with black pepper and Olive Garden salad dressing. Very delicious and satisfying. 10/10
Here's a dressing recipe for sprouts. Also good for blood pressure and diabetes: tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce, tablespoon of white vinegar, roughly tablespoon of tahini (like peanut butter but made from sesame seeds). Mix these three ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Then mix in your sprouts and any other veggies you like. Set in fridge for about an hour to chill, but can be eaten at room temp as well. Super good!
Fresh lime juice, smoked salt, coconut oil dressing Over Sprouts, avocado, canned salmon, red onion, zucchini noodles, carrot shreds, walnuts. My favorite, feel free to put in a wrap, add any lettuces or greens you like, and also berries go great...
YUM!!!! Love that touch of smoked salt. This literally sounds like my dream bowl! If I am really feeling fancy I might swap the warm smoked salmon for canned (do love both). Thanks for this lovely rec 🙏
Not smart foods. except salt and coconut oil and raw carrots. PUFAs are toxic. You're missing meats, OJ, milk and cheese, beef liver and oysters once per week.. oh, and a couple of eggs per day. you're welcome
Here are some considerations for above options::::: 1) Eating raw: Raw broccoli sprouts are a convenient and quick way to consume them. Raw broccoli sprouts contain a high level of myrosinase, an enzyme that helps activate the beneficial compound sulforaphane. Myrosinase is sensitive to heat and can be destroyed by cooking, so consuming raw broccoli sprouts ensures that the myrosinase is still active and can help maximize the production of sulforaphane in the body. 2) Lightly cooked: While cooking can destroy some of the myrosinase in broccoli sprouts, lightly cooking them can still preserve some of their health benefits. For example, lightly steaming or stir-frying broccoli sprouts can soften them and make them easier to digest. Cooking broccoli sprouts also increases the bioavailability of other nutrients, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene. 3) Blended: Blending broccoli sprouts into a smoothie or juice can be a convenient and tasty way to consume them. Blending can help break down the tough fibers in the sprouts, making them easier to digest and absorb. However, blending may also destroy some of the myrosinase, so it's important to consume the blended mixture soon after preparation to maximize its health benefits. In summary, eating raw broccoli sprouts can help maximize the production of sulforaphane, while lightly cooking them can still preserve some of their health benefits. Blending broccoli sprouts can be a convenient and tasty way to consume them, but may destroy some of the myrosinase.
@@TheScienceofSelfCare .. Seems most people go for blending, thinking it is most beneficial. This is largely true but only if consumed quickly, like you do. Also, some people kinda 'over blend' which increase sprouts exposure to oxygen. This too can cause the nutrients to oxidize and lose their potency. I too think, eating raw is The Best.. I've been off medication.. touch wood.
I read that radish is highly complementary to broccoli sprouts. My question is what quantity of broccoli sprouts is a 'maintenance dose'? How much should be taken if one is battling an aggressive cancer? Thanks
Broccoli sprouts are healthy because of their polyphenol content. Therefore, you don't want to mix them with foods high in polyphenol oxidase. All fruits have it but avocado, banana, apples, and pears are particularly high. It is what makes them brown. In a recent study, mixing banana in a berry smoothy greatly reduced polyphenol content in the blood due to low absorption. It binds with or destroys the polyphenols during digestion. In a 2005 study they tested pears, banana, and avocado and they all destroyed polyphenols but avocado was the worst. In this study they were trying to destroy polyphenols to increase iron absorption for vegetarians (polyphenols bind iron during digestion) so they considered avocado the best. Some vegetables are also a problem like collard greens, beats, and I think Swiss chard. It is hard to research polyphenol oxidase content in food. If you're eating high polyphenol foods for their polyphenol content you should isolate them from fruit and some vegetables. This includes sprouts, berries, extra virgin olive oil, cacao, tea, coffee, spices, etc. If you mix sprouts with avocado you can decrease the polyphenol content nearly 90%. You can still eat all these foods. You just have to eat them separately. And don't eat polyphenols when you're trying to absorb iron. You can mix your sprouts with berries and olive oil. It might be a great exception for added sugar or some sweetener.
Nice video. I've been consuming broccoli sprouts for about three years now. I grow them in a 1 quart Mason jar for three days from seed then I freeze them in a zip lock bag. I blend 15 to 20 grams with cranberry juice and make a really small smoothie. I strain them to get rid of the husks. There was another video on youtube that mentioned a Japanese study showing on the 3rd day of sprouting they have the Max amount of sulforaphane. Doctor Rhonda Patrick said freezing them also increases the sulforaphane.
Amazing info! Thanks for sharing. That sounds like a super nutrient-dense tiny smoothie you’re making. Do you get rid of the husks because of digestibility? texture?
Freezing does that? I knew that heating them to a certain temperature is supposed to exponentially increase the sulforaphane...courtesy of Dr. Patrick.
I have a 5 year old girl with autism. There have been a couple studies that show broccoli sprouts substantially helps. Like most kids she is a very picky eater. I love your idea regarding consuming it with avocados. She won't do it, but I believe she might do it will a carrot OJ smoothie. I will let you know how it goes.
Autistic mom here too of a 5 year old son. started spouting these year. I steam mine and add it in his meals I also give my son a gluten free dairy free diet.
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I’m eating broccoli sprouts for health reasons. I’m not too fond of the taste of plain sprouts, but I pour a little olive oil and acv over them plus a little course salt, and I like them so much now. I focus on chewing it thoroughly in order to release as much of the nutrients (sulforaphane) as possible.
Carnivore sounded extreme and difficult at first glance. (I think I'll go with Keto; I have more options) But carnivore is much easier. Less complicated and less rationalizing. Cravings vanish. It seems that the advantage of these sprouts justifies making an exception to the carnivore diet.
Hi Robin! Great video! You must know that sulforaphane is created upon damage to the plant such as from tearing, or chewing, or chopping during food preparation. Sulforaphane is really a defense mechanism of the plant, in that it produces a slightly bitter taste that discourages herbivores from continuing to munch on the sprouts. . Mixing the sprouts with orange juice is a great idea, but I find pineapple juice is even better for cutting that bitter undertaste. I also like to add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt to add flavor. . You should have also mentioned myrosinase, the enzyme that's needed to convert the precursor glucoraphanin into the desired compound sulforaphane. Glucoraphanin is hardy enough to survive the heat of cooking, but myrosinase is apparently much more fragile. . Rhonda Patrick recommends adding a pinch of dried mustard to your steamed or boiled broccoli before serving, to ensure sulforaphane is delivered - mustard is also a cruciferous vegetable. . So I add the pinch of mustard to the blended sprouts and pineapple juice as well, even though no cooking was done in that case. Just in case, you know. . Well, that's my 2¢. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing Michael! Love these tips. I personally find both pineapple and mustard to be exceptionally delicious. So I’m definitely going to try your recs! Do you eat sprouts on a daily basis?
I recently started enjoying sprouts! I just make a salad, using sprouts instead of lettuce...Actually one of my favorites is the simplest...a bed of sprouts with sliced tomatoes on top. Then your favorite salad dressing lightly drizzled atop. I love it with a light Italian or Balsamic!
This sounds delicious! I make about three large mason jars at a time, I’m going to have to make a bigger batch for the salad. Broccoli sprouts sprout really well in a mason jar and are delicious so many ways, have you been successful sprouting kale? It doesn’t seem to grow well in a mason jar.
I eat broccoli and radish sprouts every morning on my avocado toast. I top it with lemon juice, salt and pepper. That is my breakfast and I love it. I’m glad you mentioned red cabbage sprouts because I’m gonna try them next.
My favorite broccoli sprouts recipe. Wrap of your choice, 1/2 avocado, tomato slices, a load of sprouts, lightly salted and peppered. Easy and amazingly good.
I'm doing a keto/low carb diet and saw a video touting the benefits of sprouts so I ordered a salad mix of seeds and got started with those. Just ordered a bag of Broccoli seeds to do 'just' the broccoli. The sprouts I've eaten, I love it on a low carb bagel with cream cheese and the sprouts sprinkled on top as well as making an omelette with a sprinkle of cheese and some veggies and sprinkling sprouts inside before folding it over and serving it on a plate. I don't 'cook' the sprouts in the omelette, I add them in just before folding and serving. I love the fresh crunch and taste with both. Next time I make tuna salad I plan on adding in sprouts as well.
I scramble a couple of eggs. Before I plate them I put avocado and or mayo on Ezekiel bread. I add a sprinkle of salt on the eggs and place about 1/3 C of sprouts on top. It’s a delicious breakfast sandwich.
I eat ‘em every day!! I often mix them with organic sauerkraut and kefir!! And I’m a senior citizen who is amazingly healthy and energetic for “my age.”
I agree … sprouts taste the best with fats and a little acid. I highly recommend drizzling broccoli sprouts with Primal Kitchen’s avocado oil Caesar dressing. Nothing else needed. SO fresh and yummy!
They taste like watercress but hotter to me. I freeze them then make a smoothie with berry's every morning you hardly taste them that way. When frozen the ice crystals defrosting in them acts like chewing which activates the chemical your after. Been taking them for 5mts now started as my wife has stage 4 cancer I believe it's one of supplyments that are boosting her chemo. Wish we had been taking these for a year or 2 before this. So if anyone is reading this please please just take them their very very easy to Sprout with sprouting jars prevention is way easier than cure👍
Thanks for sharing your story! A daily berry smoothie seems like is a delicious option that’s easier to stick with than other recipes. It’s so true that a preventive health approach can make a huge impact on our lives in the long run… it’s a shame that it’s hard for many of us to measure that impact and stay motivated. Being healthy is such a gift; appreciate your reminder of that. ❤️
Thank you for posting your taste test findings on mixing broccoli sprouts w/ other foods. You gave me a really good starting point to start enjoying my broccoli sprouts :)
I've been sprouting for almost 7 years now. If you eat broccoli sprouts with ground pepper, your body absorbs more of the nutrients from the sprouts. If you freeze the sprouts, that instantly creates more than double the sulforaphane content in the sprouts. Pouring 158F / 70C hot water on the sprouts for 5 minutes will more than triple the sulforphane content. Never boil sprouts or you lose all the nutrients. Also microwaving them for 20 secs works as well. Sulforaphane is created from the sprouts when they are damaged by chopping them, chewing them, heating them, or freezing them. Also, the younger spouts contains more sulforaphane than the longer and older sprouts.
By the way, your skin looks amazing! Must be the healthy choices you make! ❤ Great combinations!! Thank you for putting this together! It may not be as palatable for some, but making combinations like you have presented in your video will help for those who are picky with taste. We like it on our "hipster toast!”
@@TheScienceofSelfCare It’s basically a toast with a spread of mashed avocados, we usually like a spread of roasted garlic on the bottom. Then with that base, you can add anything you’d like on top, sprouts, cilantro and various herbs, fruits, cucumber slices, olives, nuts, etc. 😊
As far as I know the third day (yellow sprouts) is the best time to eat the sprouts. Day 0: put the seeds into water to soak one day in the dark Day 1: soaked seeds start to grow in the dark Day 2: first germinated seeds can be put in the daylight Day 3: yellow sprouts are ready to eat 10 minutes in 70 degree celcius hot water increases 3 times the sulforaphane. Sorry for my English, I´m not a native speaker.
@@TheScienceofSelfCare Thank you. I wish I would do it often. My unrealistic goal is to have ready to eat sprouts daily. But always when I know I can rinse them regularly, I give them a try.
I came here because I just tried my first broccoli sprouts and I didn’t find them tasty at all. After reading your comment, I tried your suggestion, and they were delicious. Thank you.
I make my own in a jar with organic seeds...I eat mine with the fermented cabbage and sardines for lunch...I love them....love broccoli and radish sprouts.
So helpful! Thanks for doing the legwork. The unused sprouting jar I bought 2 years ago has been calling me to revisit my idea to grow my own. Thanks for the inspiration...🌱🌱🌱
hello Robyn, thank you for all your time & information on broccoli sprouts. I'm going to start a batch today and see how it goes, I'll get back to you on my thoughts. Great video,
My favorite is toasted tomato with avocado and broccoli sprouts with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh black pepper ( bread of your choice). Had one today. Yum!
I love broccoli sprouts! I make them on my kitchen counter in a mason jar. It’s super easy. I love the create ways you used them. Love the idea of adding them to a smoothie or on.
Just tried them for the first time today. I made a salad with lettuce, fine chopped english cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and broccoli sprouts with balsamic vinaigrette and drizzle of Russian dressing. (as weird as it sounds 🙂❤️)Also you may enjoy them with a chickpea tuna salad sandwich with a tomato. They're much yummier than I thought. So glad that I made the purchase.
Great video. I’ve been growing them and then freezing since Dr R.Patrick said it increased the suff (I can’t spell that) I didn’t know it was a precursor from the way she talked about it. She specifically mentioned the amounts of the Sufforphane (whatever) so that was really interesting from this video. After freezing I put a handful in the blender with pomegranate or red beet juice. It’s better with the pomegranate. I quit using the jars I have some round metal mesh growing cans. Btw. Never had heard the term functional eating. Like that a lot. Will search it on here after this. Thx!
Heres how I do it. I take about 40 grams(dried then frozen) and mix with cold water. I blend it. I hold my nose with a glass of water close at hand and drink the sludge. Done in 8 seconds. Now I can enjoy the rest of my day. Rinse and repeat.
I learned real quick that sprouts are not intended to eat with any sort of warm foods. I have been consuming sprout for probably 30 years now, not on a daily basis. Back in the 70’s the only sprout we really used was alfalfa. And micro greens where not even a thing. So yeah, I always use with cold meals ❤
@@19grand as long as you are cooking them and eating them directly, they are safe. If you cook them and don’t eat all, hence leftovers, bacteria will certainly grow immediately.
Great video. Absolutely my favorite way is to have them with Avocado. I also add micro cilantro in addition to the broccoli sprouts and top it all with thinly sliced cucumber. Truly addictive :)
Wow! This recipes in this video are so thoughtful! I've been eating broccoli sprouts every morning as part of my breakfast in Japan, but I'd rate my enjoyment of them at around a 5/10 (similar to some of your earlier recipes). My standard breakfast is a bowl of white rice topped with natto, shiso garlic, & 100-200g of broccoli sprouts. It admittedly doesn't taste great, but I've found it's been good enough to consume regularly for a few months. Really appreciate your insight about salts and fatty foods (e.g. avocado) make the sprouts naturally much more enjoyable -- that makes perfect sense. The orange juice + blended sprouts recipe is another thoughtful recipe I wouldn't have thought of! Looking forward to trying these ideas out.
God specifically said the leaves will be the medicine. So many things in the Bible people willfully ignore which of course creates ignorance. I've been meaning to incorporate broccoli Sprouts into my diet for a while now and it's time I get serious about it. Thank you so much for sharing, I like how you put this together, very informative and very well said and I like your eye for detail. Thanks again!!
Thanks for your kind words Cameron! My current favorite recipe (suggested by a subscriber) is a sprout salad where you replace the lettuce in a salad with sprouts. So easy and so delicious with lots of toppings + EVOO. YUM!! I have been feeling amazing. 🔥
@@TheScienceofSelfCare You are most welcome my friend, I love it when the truth comes easy! Considering I eat salad everyday I was thinking that would be the best application for the Sprouts but I appreciate all your suggestions I'm not a picky eater so it should be easy. Thanks again!
Great video. Love all the eating ideas. Sign me up for a community. Was raw for 10 years, then realized something was more important and been focusing on that. Yet missing it and adding back in my favorite sunflower sprouts 🌱. We made a sprout rack and grow lights. We juice them and add them to salads. Yet have to be grown in dirt. Am doing broccoli sprouts next - thank you for tips
Thanks for sharing, Tom! I’m happy to hear you’re finding what works for you. Growing sprouts at home seems like such a rewarding practice. I’ve been a bit lazy and have been shopping for mine :) … but becoming a sprout mama is definitely on my horizon 🌱💚
Hello! I was diagnosed with breast cancer last spring and my granny in law immediately sent me a broccoli sprouts growing kit so I’ve been making my own sprouts and eating them every day for a few months now. As the weather is now getting cooler I’ve started eating warmer foods and I’ve been throwing the sprouts on top of soups, etc. But then I started to wonder if the heat makes them lose any of the sulforaphane healing properties. I’ve googled it but get answers from it actually triples the benefits if heated to a certain temperature and others say it decreases the benefits. Have you done any research on this?
I grow my own sprouts and I find broccoli sprouts do have a strong flavor so I just eat a handful a day plain. With other sprouts I make a delicious salad with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onion, sprouts, and a good sprinkle of furikake . The dressing is rice vinegar, a bit of sesame oil and done. So crunchy and tasty!
Strong flavor? You mean the beet like heat and bitterness when you chew on them? I believe that is the sulforaphane that is released from the sprouts when you chew on them.
Excellent initiative to incorporate cruciferous vegetables and sprouts in the diet - I eat them daily. I would only advise to chose a better base than cashews, which have probably the worst fat profile of all nuts (pure omega 6), besides being full of lectins...
Thanks for sharing! I personally choose cashews as they make my digestive system feel better than other nuts like almonds and walnuts. But I also tolerate macadamia nuts really well, which have a better omega 6/3 profile than cashews. I’ll be stocking up on those again. :)
I was literally eating an avocado with sprouts as I was watching this! I’m gonna be eating sprouts on a daily basis from now on and this will be one of my go to ways!
I haven’t really used too many ways but just a quick salad I threw together from ingredients in the fridge was the sprouts raw mixed with arugula/rocket, pickles, mustard, ACV, pumpkin seeds for crunch, feta cheese
I make fermentates. Kimchi, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, etc.. , I'm going to start fermenting regular vegetables and wonder at the bio-properties of fermented broccoli sprouts.
8 yrs ago i had a rheumatic arthritis due to my periodontal tooth. i had it extracted and grow my own sprouts such as brocoli, lentil , mung beans, raddish. i also eat more fermented foods on daily basis and after 2 years i was able to reverse my arthritis without a single medicine. now that is taking control of my health and such a powerful realization. now i'm 46 never felt this good than ever before.
Thank you for sharing!! Congrats on feeling great at 46 years young. I love hearing these stories 👏✨ I personally get allergic arthritis in my hands when I am inflamed / reacting to something. Broccoli sprouts definitely help me feel “less inflamed” and my hands are completely fine currently. I also go to the red/infrared sauna whenever I can, which helps as well. :)
@alexsalcedo8181 if you have periodontal disease then you have continuous supply of bad bacteria throughout your body as these travels in your blood which including your heart. These bacteria are toxins which cause your immune system to suppress but in the process attack healthy cells by mistakes. So it is very important to have best oral health ( no gum problems , tooth decay , amalgams and no root canals) cause our over all health depends in our oral health.
I grow my own sprouts and make a drink out of them every morning, using about 1oz of sprouts, ½ cup of filtered water, a dash of lemon juice and a little salt. I first soak the sprouts in 70°celcius maximum temp water for 10 minutes. The soaking is said to increase the sulforaphane bioavailability by 3.5 fold. But do not exceed the 70° as myrosinase is heat sensitive. Throw it in a blender and drink it down. It’s not very tasty, but its easy and packs a wallop nutritionally.
@@TheScienceofSelfCare My sentiments exactly! Except when it comes to organic grass fed beef liver. I can't handle the taste so I capsule my own. It's a lot of work, but worth it for "the most nutrient dense food on the planet". Might be a good video for your audience. :)
@@Meatychicken thanks for the suggestion! I have been taking capsules of desiccated beef organs for about half a year now and it’s had such a positive impact on how I feel! Don’t make my own though. :)
My favorite lately is: either cabbage leaf or romain lettuce, a heaping layer of sprouts, chunks of avacado, sometimes a little tomatoe, only if in season. The magic is a heavy drizzle of lemon infused olive oil and some flakey Himalayan pink salt. Roll it up in the leaf and yumm!
@@TheScienceofSelfCare lookn forward to tryn your recipes especially the poke bowl sounds amazing.. btw great vid keep em comin please. More health and healing knowledge 🙏
I sprinkle them over most meals (not in a clump like pictured in the video) My absolute favourite is as a topping to a vegetable frittata , it just adds so much to meal that was already my favourite. I can't go back!
That sounds so lovely! I think the sprinkling method makes it more palatable for those who do not like sprouts. But I also love the aesthetic look of a heap :) feels very “buddah bowl”
This is really good. I’m always on the go, so I take my supplement Sulforaphane. If I have time I’ll enjoy my fresh sprouts. You are a sweetheart Thank you!
I am new to sprouts and I am excited to begin. Well, actually I do sprinkle them in my smoothies and will continue but I didn't know that other cruciferous vegetables were sprouted like this as well. Thanks!
Awesome that you already sprinkle them in smoothies! It really does disguise the taste that way. Sprouts + Avocado + Garlic Salt remains a favorite combo of mine. :)
Glucoraphanin is a glucosinolate compound that is converted into sulforaphane through an enzymatic process when the sprouts are chewed, chopped, or crushed. This conversion is facilitated by the enzyme myrosinase, which is also present in broccoli sprouts.
To maximize the bioavailability of glucoraphanin and ensure optimal conversion to sulforaphane, you can follow these strategies: 1. **Choose Fresh Broccoli Sprouts:** Freshly harvested broccoli sprouts contain higher levels of active myrosinase enzyme, which is crucial for the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane. 2. **Chop or Chew Thoroughly:** Chopping or chewing broccoli sprouts thoroughly helps break down the cell walls and release myrosinase, promoting the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane. 3. **Combine with Foods Rich in Myrosinase:** Consuming broccoli sprouts with foods that contain myrosinase, such as mustard seeds, radishes, or wasabi, can enhance the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane. 4. **Avoid High Heat:** Cooking at high temperatures can denature myrosinase, reducing its activity. To preserve myrosinase activity, lightly steam or sauté broccoli sprouts or consume them raw. 5. **Store Properly:** Store broccoli sprouts properly in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and enzymatic activity. Avoid storing them for too long, as the activity of myrosinase may decrease over time.
To maximize the absorption of sulforaphane and its potential health benefits, consider the following strategies: 1. **Consume with Healthy Fats:** Sulforaphane is fat-soluble, so consuming it with healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, or nuts can enhance its absorption. 2. **Pair with Vitamin C:** Vitamin C can help stabilize sulforaphane and improve its absorption. Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers, can be included in meals with sulforaphane-containing foods. 3. **Include Cruciferous Vegetables:** Besides broccoli sprouts, other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts also contain glucoraphanin. Consuming a variety of these vegetables can provide a broader range of health-promoting compounds. 4. **Consider Supplement Form:** Sulforaphane supplements are available, often in the form of broccoli sprout extract. These supplements can provide a concentrated dose of sulforaphane, but it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements. 5. **Optimize Gut Health:** A healthy gut microbiome can support the absorption and metabolism of sulforaphane. Consuming probiotic-rich foods and fiber can promote gut health. 6. **Avoid Overcooking:** Overcooking cruciferous vegetables can reduce their sulforaphane content. Lightly steaming or sautéing them can help retain more of their beneficial compounds.
Another way to eat broccoli sprouts is as a topping on a lentil taco. I use toasted corn tortilla, lentils, hot flavored rice, broccoli sprouts and a dab of salsa. Really good.
@@TheScienceofSelfCare the thick creamy coconut cream that comes in a can tastes the best. The extra coconut fat helps absorb the nutrients from greens into your body.
Just looked this up - there are some companies creating freeze dried broccoli sprout capsules (quite expensive but easy to stick to). Never considered this as another option!
It’s my first time watching your RUclips as I’m learning about sprouting. Thanks for the information. I like your self care videos so I’m subscribing! 😊👍
I liked your video very much. Guacamole is what I want to try. I eat broccoli sprouts for their benefits and am not a fan of their taste. I do a smoothie with sprouts and berries only. I add blue,rasp,straw and black berries and few Pomegranate seeds and blend. Thank you
That smoothie sounds delicious and full of antioxidants! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the sprout guacamole. With a salty, crunchy chip...mmm. It's been a win for me. :)
Great that you had a good time and found some new recipes. This video however completely lack information on how it made you feel. I thought that would be the point of such a video.
Hey there, thanks for sharing. Many nutrition interventions are not going to make us feel completely differently overnight. And 7 days is not long enough to notice physiological changes from consuming more sulforaphane. That’s why I like to use studies to better understand which compounds in food are most likely to support my overall health. Based on research, I’m sure the “me” in 10 years will be happier and healthier having incorporated sprouts into my diet consistently. So the focus of this video was to see how easy and pleasurable it is to regularly consume sprouts, since we will only receive meaningful benefits with consistent, long-term consumption. :)
Also… looking for a recommendation for a good brand of sprouts. The brand I’ve been using only sprouts about half the seeds each time. And what do you do with the unsprouted seeds, just throw them away? Are they okay to flush down sink?
Dr Rhonda Patrick talks a lot about broccoli sprouts. Apparently freezing them and eating them (really chewing them down) unlocks far more sulforaphane than eating them otherwise.
After sprouting broccoli - can I keep it in the refrigerator? How long will the spouts last before they loose nutrient benefits? Thank you I have ordered sprouts and can’t wait 😊
toast up a nice bread of your choice butter it put honey on the toast and melted butter add the sprouts on top then drizzel little bit more honey on the sprouts and enjoy my mum ate that every morning for years ✌️
🌷 Gosh … ‘accidentally’ found this channel but the video wouldn’t come up- so I read the comments … now I need to put this vid into a folder to keep- GR8 recipes & ideas! Thank you everyone! I also had better listen to the vid & subscribe. 🌷
Thanks, Robin-I agree! The comments are the best. I’m really grateful for such an awesome community here-so many fun ideas and touching stories! ❤️ xo Robin
I love this so much! Thank you so much for sharing. Especially your findings on taste combinations and what you preferred to go better together than other things like pairing them with the fattiness element of avocado and such. I'm not sure if you're familiar with Dr. Brooke Goldner, but she has 1000s of amazing healing testimonials from people she's helped worldwide, and they're primarily from cruciferous vegetables in conjunction with plant-based omega-3s like flaxseed and chia seed oil. I actually asked her since she basically has live Q&A sessions online every Wednesday afternoon, I was excited to ask her since she has had such tremendous results with cruciferous vegetables if she had ever considered cruciferous Sprouts since that would seem to amplify the results. She seemed to shoot it down rather quickly which was disappointing to me; however, I still plan to be the guinea pig and experiment with cruciferous sprouts myself like broccoli Sprouts, radish Sprouts, after watching your video - red cabbage Sprouts, etc. I am in the process of experimenting with my healing from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and I am convinced that Sprouts are going to be instrumental. Thank you again so much for sharing all of this! Hv
Hi @e11zabeth , thank you so much for your kind words! Since struggling with bouts of autoimmune issues, I’ve FULLY taken on the guinea pig mentality myself. :) I’ve found so many random and interesting ways to feel amazing. Broccoli sprouts definitely do make a difference for me (don’t think it’s just placebo at this point). Infrared saunas have also been incredible for my mental and physical health. Our bodies are so dynamic and I always get excited to explore new ways to care for them. Wishing you all the best on your journey! Would love to hear any updates from your experimentations with sprouts. Lots of love, Robin
I’m new to this channel. I’m not a bio hacker, but I want to eat healthier, and I’d like to defy aging by eating more greens. I hope I find more information on this group. As they said, information is knowledge, thereby knowledge is power.
I don’t know how healthy this is, but fried bologna Mayonnaise, mustard, dill, and broccoli sprouts On dark Jewish rye bread. Washed down with a bottle of yoo hoo. The fatty bologna goes really well with the broccoli sprouts😮
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Here's my broccoli sprouts story: I'm almost 70 and started growing them similarly to EdSilvia1 below in May 2022 after my prostate cancer diagnosis and after watching Rhonda Patrick's videos. My PSA readings ranged from 4.7 to 7.1 in the years prior to the confirmed (biopsy and MRI) diagnosis. I began consuming protein shakes in May almost every day including significant portions of fresh and frozen broccoli sprouts after a morning gym session. My wife and I continued our research on my treatment options over the summer and I had my PSA tested in October just prior to starting a combination of hormone deprivation and eventual radiation therapy. This reading came in prior to starting the cancer therapy - after 6 months of consistently consuming broccoli sprouts, my PSA came in at 4.1. This was the lowest PSA reading I had in probably 4 years! I continue to consume broccoli sprouts today after recently completing radiation treatment.
Thank you for sharing your story, Michael! It’s inspiring to hear how you’ve been diving into research and taking charge. If you enjoy Rhonda Patrick’s content, you might enjoy the new book from Dr. Peter Attia called “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity”. Sending you lots of good vibes and well wishes 🌱🥦✨ -Robin
Glad to hear. Not sure why you would consume protein shakes. I would worry the protein would stimulate the cancer to grow
@lombmusic07 there are studies that show animal protein feed certain cancers PubMed Corcoran studies.
Excellent testimony thank you so much for sharing and I'm super happy you overcame.
Let thy food be thy medicine
@@hbrown3953 yes …hopefully he was consuming plant based protein shakes…
I have been eating sprouts for 2 meals out of 3 a day for over 2 years .
Between changing my diet , i also have averaged 6.2 miles a day for over 1 year , I lost over 100 lbs and fixed my health enough to get off prescriptions for diabetes , high cholesterol , high blood pressure and so much more .
Congrats! That’s incredible-healthy feels so good!
That's great
Hi when you say eating for meals, would you mind telling how you consume them please? I have a lump in my breast I’m trying to heal. Thanks
Great job
@Idaho1224. How do you prepare the sprouts for eating?
I’ve made growing 4 tablespoons of my own broccoli sprouts a part of my weekly routine. Each morning I make a salad of a handful of broccoli sprouts, a cucumber, raw baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, a boiled egg, strawberries, and blueberries sprinkled with black pepper and Olive Garden salad dressing. Very delicious and satisfying. 10/10
Using healthy whole food ingredients then topping it off with an unhealthy dressing seems very contradictory.
Here's a dressing recipe for sprouts. Also good for blood pressure and diabetes: tablespoon of low sodium soy sauce, tablespoon of white vinegar, roughly tablespoon of tahini (like peanut butter but made from sesame seeds). Mix these three ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Then mix in your sprouts and any other veggies you like. Set in fridge for about an hour to chill, but can be eaten at room temp as well. Super good!
Fresh lime juice, smoked salt, coconut oil dressing
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Sprouts, avocado, canned salmon, red onion, zucchini noodles, carrot shreds, walnuts.
My favorite, feel free to put in a wrap, add any lettuces or greens you like, and also berries go great...
YUM!!!! Love that touch of smoked salt. This literally sounds like my dream bowl! If I am really feeling fancy I might swap the warm smoked salmon for canned (do love both). Thanks for this lovely rec 🙏
Not smart foods. except salt and coconut oil and raw carrots. PUFAs are toxic. You're missing meats, OJ, milk and cheese, beef liver and oysters once per week.. oh, and a couple of eggs per day. you're welcome
The only thing you got right in your salad is the salmon. I dare you to check out the carnivore diet.
@@Jsaves1 Omega 3's are a scam and so is keto and low carb. But yes, animals foods are the way to go, with fruit juice, honey, etc.
Here are some considerations for above options:::::
1) Eating raw: Raw broccoli sprouts are a convenient and quick way to consume them. Raw broccoli sprouts contain a high level of myrosinase, an enzyme that helps activate the beneficial compound sulforaphane. Myrosinase is sensitive to heat and can be destroyed by cooking, so consuming raw broccoli sprouts ensures that the myrosinase is still active and can help maximize the production of sulforaphane in the body.
2) Lightly cooked: While cooking can destroy some of the myrosinase in broccoli sprouts, lightly cooking them can still preserve some of their health benefits. For example, lightly steaming or stir-frying broccoli sprouts can soften them and make them easier to digest. Cooking broccoli sprouts also increases the bioavailability of other nutrients, such as vitamin C and beta-carotene.
3) Blended: Blending broccoli sprouts into a smoothie or juice can be a convenient and tasty way to consume them. Blending can help break down the tough fibers in the sprouts, making them easier to digest and absorb. However, blending may also destroy some of the myrosinase, so it's important to consume the blended mixture soon after preparation to maximize its health benefits.
In summary, eating raw broccoli sprouts can help maximize the production of sulforaphane, while lightly cooking them can still preserve some of their health benefits. Blending broccoli sprouts can be a convenient and tasty way to consume them, but may destroy some of the myrosinase.
Great overview!! Thanks so much for sharing. My recent favorite method to consume sprouts has been raw, blended and quickly consumed. :)
@@TheScienceofSelfCare .. Seems most people go for blending, thinking it is most beneficial. This is largely true but only if consumed quickly, like you do. Also, some people kinda 'over blend' which increase sprouts exposure to oxygen. This too can cause the nutrients to oxidize and lose their potency. I too think, eating raw is The Best.. I've been off medication.. touch wood.
Mustard seed powder can add myrosinase back after light cooking of broccoli/sprouts .
I wish I could get the word out about vacuum blending. Vac blending solves the problem of blending in oxygen which destroys the sensitive nutrientes.
I read that radish is highly complementary to broccoli sprouts. My question is what quantity of broccoli sprouts is a 'maintenance dose'? How much should be taken if one is battling an aggressive cancer?
Thanks
Broccoli sprouts are healthy because of their polyphenol content. Therefore, you don't want to mix them with foods high in polyphenol oxidase. All fruits have it but avocado, banana, apples, and pears are particularly high. It is what makes them brown. In a recent study, mixing banana in a berry smoothy greatly reduced polyphenol content in the blood due to low absorption. It binds with or destroys the polyphenols during digestion. In a 2005 study they tested pears, banana, and avocado and they all destroyed polyphenols but avocado was the worst. In this study they were trying to destroy polyphenols to increase iron absorption for vegetarians (polyphenols bind iron during digestion) so they considered avocado the best. Some vegetables are also a problem like collard greens, beats, and I think Swiss chard. It is hard to research polyphenol oxidase content in food. If you're eating high polyphenol foods for their polyphenol content you should isolate them from fruit and some vegetables. This includes sprouts, berries, extra virgin olive oil, cacao, tea, coffee, spices, etc. If you mix sprouts with avocado you can decrease the polyphenol content nearly 90%. You can still eat all these foods. You just have to eat them separately. And don't eat polyphenols when you're trying to absorb iron. You can mix your sprouts with berries and olive oil. It might be a great exception for added sugar or some sweetener.
Nice video. I've been consuming broccoli sprouts for about three years now. I grow them in a 1 quart Mason jar for three days from seed then I freeze them in a zip lock bag. I blend 15 to 20 grams with cranberry juice and make a really small smoothie. I strain them to get rid of the husks. There was another video on youtube that mentioned a Japanese study showing on the 3rd day of sprouting they have the Max amount of sulforaphane. Doctor Rhonda Patrick said freezing them also increases the sulforaphane.
Amazing info! Thanks for sharing. That sounds like a super nutrient-dense tiny smoothie you’re making. Do you get rid of the husks because of digestibility? texture?
Freezing does that? I knew that heating them to a certain temperature is supposed to exponentially increase the sulforaphane...courtesy of Dr. Patrick.
@@TheScienceofSelfCare the husks are a protective shell for the goodness within at least that's how I feel about it.
@@999manman I saw another video by Dr. Patrick where she gave up on heating the sprouts because it panned out to be impractical.
@@EdSilvia1 Really? I can't imagine it would be all that difficult. Hmmm🤔
I have a 5 year old girl with autism. There have been a couple studies that show broccoli sprouts substantially helps. Like most kids she is a very picky eater. I love your idea regarding consuming it with avocados. She won't do it, but I believe she might do it will a carrot OJ smoothie. I will let you know how it goes.
Please do! I love to know when a healthy recipe is kid-approved.
Autistic mom here too of a 5 year old son. started spouting these year. I steam mine and add it in his meals I also give my son a gluten free dairy free diet.
I bought an omega juicer and it does a great job of extracting the juice, I mix it with organic apple juice
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I’m eating broccoli sprouts for health reasons. I’m not too fond of the taste of plain sprouts, but I pour a little olive oil and acv over them plus a little course salt, and I like them so much now. I focus on chewing it thoroughly in order to release as much of the nutrients (sulforaphane) as possible.
I’m always amazed how a little EVOO and sea salt can make nearly any veg taste divine👌
If you really want good health. Look into the carnivore diet. I dare you too.
@@Jsaves1 I have been doing keto for several months, but I haven’t made the plunge into carnivore.
Carnivore sounded extreme and difficult at first glance. (I think I'll go with Keto; I have more options) But carnivore is much easier. Less complicated and less rationalizing. Cravings vanish. It seems that the advantage of these sprouts justifies making an exception to the carnivore diet.
Hi Robin! Great video! You must know that sulforaphane is created upon damage to the plant such as from tearing, or chewing, or chopping during food preparation. Sulforaphane is really a defense mechanism of the plant, in that it produces a slightly bitter taste that discourages herbivores from continuing to munch on the sprouts.
. Mixing the sprouts with orange juice is a great idea, but I find pineapple juice is even better for cutting that bitter undertaste. I also like to add a pinch of pink Himalayan salt to add flavor.
. You should have also mentioned myrosinase, the enzyme that's needed to convert the precursor glucoraphanin into the desired compound sulforaphane. Glucoraphanin is hardy enough to survive the heat of cooking, but myrosinase is apparently much more fragile.
. Rhonda Patrick recommends adding a pinch of dried mustard to your steamed or boiled broccoli before serving, to ensure sulforaphane is delivered - mustard is also a cruciferous vegetable.
. So I add the pinch of mustard to the blended sprouts and pineapple juice as well, even though no cooking was done in that case. Just in case, you know.
. Well, that's my 2¢. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing Michael! Love these tips. I personally find both pineapple and mustard to be exceptionally delicious. So I’m definitely going to try your recs! Do you eat sprouts on a daily basis?
Sourdough,avocado, lemon juice and broccoli sprouts! Yum! I’m sure a sprinkle of mustard powder would be great too!
What do you mean with a pinch of mustard? Mustards seeds? Mustard like the creme?
I recently started enjoying sprouts! I just make a salad, using sprouts instead of lettuce...Actually one of my favorites is the simplest...a bed of sprouts with sliced tomatoes on top. Then your favorite salad dressing lightly drizzled atop. I love it with a light Italian or Balsamic!
Wow that’s such a simple and lovely idea, yet I’ve never tried it or heard of it. I’m going to make a sprout salad this week. :)
yep out of all the ideas i like this one the best
@@carolmaplesden916 I can report back that this is DELICIOUS. Made a sprout salad last week. 10/10 ✨
This sounds delicious! I make about three large mason jars at a time, I’m going to have to make a bigger batch for the salad. Broccoli sprouts sprout really well in a mason jar and are delicious so many ways, have you been successful sprouting kale? It doesn’t seem to grow well in a mason jar.
I eat broccoli and radish sprouts every morning on my avocado toast. I top it with lemon juice, salt and pepper. That is my breakfast and I love it. I’m glad you mentioned red cabbage sprouts because I’m gonna try them next.
My favorite broccoli sprouts recipe. Wrap of your choice, 1/2 avocado, tomato slices, a load of sprouts, lightly salted and peppered. Easy and amazingly good.
I'm doing a keto/low carb diet and saw a video touting the benefits of sprouts so I ordered a salad mix of seeds and got started with those. Just ordered a bag of Broccoli seeds to do 'just' the broccoli. The sprouts I've eaten, I love it on a low carb bagel with cream cheese and the sprouts sprinkled on top as well as making an omelette with a sprinkle of cheese and some veggies and sprinkling sprouts inside before folding it over and serving it on a plate. I don't 'cook' the sprouts in the omelette, I add them in just before folding and serving. I love the fresh crunch and taste with both. Next time I make tuna salad I plan on adding in sprouts as well.
That ALL sounds delicious Diadre! I can imagine an everything bagel with cream cheese would be a divine combo 👏👏👏 thanks for sharing your recipes!
I scramble a couple of eggs. Before I plate them I put avocado and or mayo on Ezekiel bread. I add a sprinkle of salt on the eggs and place about 1/3 C of sprouts on top. It’s a delicious breakfast sandwich.
Sounds so yummy!!!! Thanks for sharing your breakfast sandwich recipe :)
I eat ‘em every day!! I often mix them with organic sauerkraut and kefir!! And I’m a senior citizen who is amazingly healthy and energetic for “my age.”
I agree … sprouts taste the best with fats and a little acid. I highly recommend drizzling broccoli sprouts with Primal Kitchen’s avocado oil Caesar dressing. Nothing else needed. SO fresh and yummy!
Primal kitchen makes such delicious stuff!! I haven’t tried that combo, but I certainly will now. 🙏
They taste like watercress but hotter to me. I freeze them then make a smoothie with berry's every morning you hardly taste them that way. When frozen the ice crystals defrosting in them acts like chewing which activates the chemical your after.
Been taking them for 5mts now started as my wife has stage 4 cancer I believe it's one of supplyments that are boosting her chemo.
Wish we had been taking these for a year or 2 before this.
So if anyone is reading this please please just take them their very very easy to Sprout with sprouting jars prevention is way easier than cure👍
Thanks for sharing your story! A daily berry smoothie seems like is a delicious option that’s easier to stick with than other recipes. It’s so true that a preventive health approach can make a huge impact on our lives in the long run… it’s a shame that it’s hard for many of us to measure that impact and stay motivated. Being healthy is such a gift; appreciate your reminder of that. ❤️
Thank you for posting your taste test findings on mixing broccoli sprouts w/ other foods. You gave me a really good starting point to start enjoying my broccoli sprouts :)
I've been sprouting for almost 7 years now. If you eat broccoli sprouts with ground pepper, your body absorbs more of the nutrients from the sprouts. If you freeze the sprouts, that instantly creates more than double the sulforaphane content in the sprouts. Pouring 158F / 70C hot water on the sprouts for 5 minutes will more than triple the sulforphane content. Never boil sprouts or you lose all the nutrients. Also microwaving them for 20 secs works as well. Sulforaphane is created from the sprouts when they are damaged by chopping them, chewing them, heating them, or freezing them. Also, the younger spouts contains more sulforaphane than the longer and older sprouts.
Or mustard seeds
Fascinating video, I've always ignored broccoli sprouts, but this video has really given me some ideas
sprouts will take you from ape to super ape
My favorite is canned tuna, avocado, garlic, sprouts, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
That sounds blissful. Can’t go wrong with that combo, with or without sprouts!
By the way, your skin looks amazing! Must be the healthy choices you make! ❤
Great combinations!! Thank you for putting this together! It may not be as palatable for some, but making combinations like you have presented in your video will help for those who are picky with taste. We like it on our "hipster toast!”
That’s very sweet. Thank you! I must ask: what is a “hipster toast”!?!?
@@TheScienceofSelfCare It’s basically a toast with a spread of mashed avocados, we usually like a spread of roasted garlic on the bottom. Then with that base, you can add anything you’d like on top, sprouts, cilantro and various herbs, fruits, cucumber slices, olives, nuts, etc. 😊
@@CigdemS That sounds absolutely delicious! My favorite toasts always have overflowing toppings :)
@@TheScienceofSelfCare I agree 💯🤩
She's young! Most young people look good cuz they are young!
Smoothies, salads and wraps are where I find them to be best utilized. Great vid!
As far as I know the third day (yellow sprouts) is the best time to eat the sprouts.
Day 0: put the seeds into water to soak one day in the dark
Day 1: soaked seeds start to grow in the dark
Day 2: first germinated seeds can be put in the daylight
Day 3: yellow sprouts are ready to eat
10 minutes in 70 degree celcius hot water increases 3 times the sulforaphane.
Sorry for my English, I´m not a native speaker.
Thanks for sharing! Your English is great. :) do you make your own sprouts often?
@@TheScienceofSelfCare Thank you. I wish I would do it often. My unrealistic goal is to have ready to eat sprouts daily. But always when I know I can rinse them regularly, I give them a try.
I drizzle my raw broccoli sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, a hint of sea salt and a light squeeze of lemon. It's so good!
That’s exactly how I have been eating them recently!! SO GOOD
I came here because I just tried my first broccoli sprouts and I didn’t find them tasty at all. After reading your comment, I tried your suggestion, and they were delicious. Thank you.
I make my own in a jar with organic seeds...I eat mine with the fermented cabbage and sardines for lunch...I love them....love broccoli and radish sprouts.
Sounds delicious! I love fermented cabbage.
Update: The sprout guacamole was DELISH!! 9.5/10 :) What are your favorite sprout recipes?
Thank you for the update.
So helpful! Thanks for doing the legwork. The unused sprouting jar I bought 2 years ago has been calling me to revisit my idea to grow my own. Thanks for the inspiration...🌱🌱🌱
Yessss!!! Now is the time! This is truly affordable superfood 💗🌱
hello Robyn, thank you for all your time & information on broccoli sprouts. I'm going to start a batch today and see how it goes, I'll get back to you on my thoughts. Great video,
Where do you get your seeds from?
@@lbrown6859 I get my seeds from my local nursery.
My favorite is toasted tomato with avocado and broccoli sprouts with a sprinkle of sea salt and fresh black pepper ( bread of your choice). Had one today. Yum!
YUM! That sounds so delicious and fresh-perfect for a sunny afternoon!
Great video, love the info on how well the Sprouts are with creaminess…❤
I love broccoli sprouts! I make them on my kitchen counter in a mason jar. It’s super easy. I love the create ways you used them. Love the idea of adding them to a smoothie or on.
Just tried them for the first time today. I made a salad with lettuce, fine chopped english cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and broccoli sprouts with balsamic vinaigrette and drizzle of Russian dressing. (as weird as it sounds 🙂❤️)Also you may enjoy them with a chickpea tuna salad sandwich with a tomato. They're much yummier than I thought. So glad that I made the purchase.
Your skin looks amazing.
Great video. I’ve been growing them and then freezing since Dr R.Patrick said it increased the suff (I can’t spell that) I didn’t know it was a precursor from the way she talked about it. She specifically mentioned the amounts of the Sufforphane (whatever) so that was really interesting from this video. After freezing I put a handful in the blender with pomegranate or red beet juice. It’s better with the pomegranate. I quit using the jars I have some round metal mesh growing cans. Btw. Never had heard the term functional eating. Like that a lot. Will search it on here after this. Thx!
Thank you for more ideas of meals with Broccoli sprouts, keep living well!
thanks for stopping by 💗🥦 ✨and same to you!
Heres how I do it.
I take about 40 grams(dried then frozen) and mix with cold water. I blend it.
I hold my nose with a glass of water close at hand and drink the sludge. Done in 8 seconds.
Now I can enjoy the rest of my day.
Rinse and repeat.
That’s what I used to do, until I learned that chewing your food is essential for digestion
I learned real quick that sprouts are not intended to eat with any sort of warm foods. I have been consuming sprout for probably 30 years now, not on a daily basis. Back in the 70’s the only sprout we really used was alfalfa. And micro greens where not even a thing. So yeah, I always use with cold meals ❤
Nice! Do you have any favorite recipes? :)
Why is it bad to eat with warm food?
@@19grand as long as you are cooking them and eating them directly, they are safe. If you cook them and don’t eat all, hence leftovers, bacteria will certainly grow immediately.
Great video. Absolutely my favorite way is to have them with Avocado. I also add micro cilantro in addition to the broccoli sprouts and top it all with thinly sliced cucumber. Truly addictive :)
Great one!! Haven’t tried a combo yet with micro cilantro. 🌱 Thanks for sharing 🙏
Thanks!
🥦✨💪
I put sprouts in left over kraut juice. Delicious. Plus it's a great use of the juice, and the sprouts stay firm and fresh for a long time.
Wow! This recipes in this video are so thoughtful! I've been eating broccoli sprouts every morning as part of my breakfast in Japan, but I'd rate my enjoyment of them at around a 5/10 (similar to some of your earlier recipes). My standard breakfast is a bowl of white rice topped with natto, shiso garlic, & 100-200g of broccoli sprouts. It admittedly doesn't taste great, but I've found it's been good enough to consume regularly for a few months. Really appreciate your insight about salts and fatty foods (e.g. avocado) make the sprouts naturally much more enjoyable -- that makes perfect sense. The orange juice + blended sprouts recipe is another thoughtful recipe I wouldn't have thought of! Looking forward to trying these ideas out.
God specifically said the leaves will be the medicine. So many things in the Bible people willfully ignore which of course creates ignorance.
I've been meaning to incorporate broccoli Sprouts into my diet for a while now and it's time I get serious about it.
Thank you so much for sharing, I like how you put this together, very informative and very well said and I like your eye for detail.
Thanks again!!
Thanks for your kind words Cameron!
My current favorite recipe (suggested by a subscriber) is a sprout salad where you replace the lettuce in a salad with sprouts. So easy and so delicious with lots of toppings + EVOO. YUM!! I have been feeling amazing. 🔥
@@TheScienceofSelfCare You are most welcome my friend, I love it when the truth comes easy!
Considering I eat salad everyday I was thinking that would be the best application for the Sprouts but I appreciate all your suggestions I'm not a picky eater so it should be easy.
Thanks again!
medicine is not food just saying
Great video. Love all the eating ideas. Sign me up for a community. Was raw for 10 years, then realized something was more important and been focusing on that. Yet missing it and adding back in my favorite sunflower sprouts 🌱. We made a sprout rack and grow lights. We juice them and add them to salads. Yet have to be grown in dirt. Am doing broccoli sprouts next - thank you for tips
Thanks for sharing, Tom! I’m happy to hear you’re finding what works for you. Growing sprouts at home seems like such a rewarding practice. I’ve been a bit lazy and have been shopping for mine :) … but becoming a sprout mama is definitely on my horizon 🌱💚
Great job You did on the video......many blessings to You
Aw thank you 🙏✨💗🥦
I grow them and eat them daily on naan bread with humus and smoked salmon....love them
That sounds like a truly delectable combo! Smoked salmon + anything makes me happy.
Thanks for sharing!
Hello! I was diagnosed with breast cancer last spring and my granny in law immediately sent me a broccoli sprouts growing kit so I’ve been making my own sprouts and eating them every day for a few months now. As the weather is now getting cooler I’ve started eating warmer foods and I’ve been throwing the sprouts on top of soups, etc. But then I started to wonder if the heat makes them lose any of the sulforaphane healing properties. I’ve googled it but get answers from it actually triples the benefits if heated to a certain temperature and others say it decreases the benefits. Have you done any research on this?
Thanks for the video. I’ve been using mung bean sprouts, ( taste like fresh young paeans) mixed with broccoli sprouts on eggs topped with mayo. Yum,
Yummm. I LOVE mung beans.. as well as mung beans sprouts. Thanks for the recipe recommendation!
I grow my own sprouts and I find broccoli sprouts do have a strong flavor so I just eat a handful a day plain. With other sprouts I make a delicious salad with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onion, sprouts, and a good sprinkle of furikake . The dressing is rice vinegar, a bit of sesame oil and done. So crunchy and tasty!
Strong flavor? You mean the beet like heat and bitterness when you chew on them? I believe that is the sulforaphane that is released from the sprouts when you chew on them.
Excellent initiative to incorporate cruciferous vegetables and sprouts in the diet - I eat them daily. I would only advise to chose a better base than cashews, which have probably the worst fat profile of all nuts (pure omega 6), besides being full of lectins...
Thanks for sharing! I personally choose cashews as they make my digestive system feel better than other nuts like almonds and walnuts. But I also tolerate macadamia nuts really well, which have a better omega 6/3 profile than cashews. I’ll be stocking up on those again. :)
I was literally eating an avocado with sprouts as I was watching this! I’m gonna be eating sprouts on a daily basis from now on and this will be one of my go to ways!
I haven’t really used too many ways but just a quick salad I threw together from ingredients in the fridge was the sprouts raw mixed with arugula/rocket, pickles, mustard, ACV, pumpkin seeds for crunch, feta cheese
I make fermentates. Kimchi, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, etc.. , I'm going to start fermenting regular vegetables and wonder at the bio-properties of fermented broccoli sprouts.
8 yrs ago i had a rheumatic arthritis due to my periodontal tooth. i had it extracted and grow my own sprouts such as brocoli, lentil , mung beans, raddish. i also eat more fermented foods on daily basis and after 2 years i was able to reverse my arthritis without a single medicine. now that is taking control of my health and such a powerful realization. now i'm 46 never felt this good than ever before.
Thank you for sharing!! Congrats on feeling great at 46 years young. I love hearing these stories 👏✨ I personally get allergic arthritis in my hands when I am inflamed / reacting to something. Broccoli sprouts definitely help me feel “less inflamed” and my hands are completely fine currently. I also go to the red/infrared sauna whenever I can, which helps as well. :)
Hello, just curious how did your tooth cause be RA? Isn’t RA caused by toxins (conservatives, additives , ect) accumulation in the joints?
Can you also share other benifits you get from sprouts? E.g your energy etc.
@alexsalcedo8181 if you have periodontal disease then you have continuous supply of bad bacteria throughout your body as these travels in your blood which including your heart. These bacteria are toxins which cause your immune system to suppress but in the process attack healthy cells by mistakes. So it is very important to have best oral health ( no gum problems , tooth decay , amalgams and no root canals) cause our over all health depends in our oral health.
@harshas5312 for complete understanding about sprouts listen to Dr. Brian Clement of Hipocrates Wellness
I grow my own sprouts and make a drink out of them every morning, using about 1oz of sprouts, ½ cup of filtered water, a dash of lemon juice and a little salt. I first soak the sprouts in 70°celcius maximum temp water for 10 minutes. The soaking is said to increase the sulforaphane bioavailability by 3.5 fold. But do not exceed the 70° as myrosinase is heat sensitive. Throw it in a blender and drink it down. It’s not very tasty, but its easy and packs a wallop nutritionally.
Thanks for sharing your detailed protocol! I never mind compromising on taste if it’s extra nutritious :)
@@TheScienceofSelfCare My sentiments exactly! Except when it comes to organic grass fed beef liver. I can't handle the taste so I capsule my own. It's a lot of work, but worth it for "the most nutrient dense food on the planet". Might be a good video for your audience. :)
@@Meatychicken thanks for the suggestion! I have been taking capsules of desiccated beef organs for about half a year now and it’s had such a positive impact on how I feel! Don’t make my own though. :)
I would throw in a packet of Stevia.
I use broccoli sprouts in place of lettuce on all kind of sandwiches. They add kind of a peppery flavor.
Peppery flavor is a great description! Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe hack. :)
Have every breakfast with two eggs and a handful of tomatoes. Add a little balsamic on the sprouts to make them sweet.
My favorite lately is: either cabbage leaf or romain lettuce, a heaping layer of sprouts, chunks of avacado, sometimes a little tomatoe, only if in season. The magic is a heavy drizzle of lemon infused olive oil and some flakey Himalayan pink salt. Roll it up in the leaf and yumm!
Holy guacamole that sounds SO good. Never had lemon infused olive oil. I have been on a truffle olive oil kick 😋
@@TheScienceofSelfCare lookn forward to tryn your recipes especially the poke bowl sounds amazing.. btw great vid keep em comin please. More health and healing knowledge 🙏
I sprinkle them over most meals (not in a clump like pictured in the video) My absolute favourite is as a topping to a vegetable frittata , it just adds so much to meal that was already my favourite. I can't go back!
That sounds so lovely! I think the sprinkling method makes it more palatable for those who do not like sprouts. But I also love the aesthetic look of a heap :) feels very “buddah bowl”
Me and my mom loved this video! I have an obsession with sprouts now!!!!!
Awww thank you! Your approval (of sprout OJ) was all I could have hoped for 💗
In a hummus or avocado wrap with red onions and Kalamata olives 😊
All my favorites in one - I’ll take one of those, please!
This is really good. I’m always on the go, so I take my supplement Sulforaphane. If I have time I’ll enjoy my fresh sprouts. You are a sweetheart Thank you!
Love the info-packed video! Thanks for posting. 🥦
My pleasure! Enjoy your sprouts Lori 🌱
I am new to sprouts and I am excited to begin. Well, actually I do sprinkle them in my smoothies and will continue but I didn't know that other cruciferous vegetables were sprouted like this as well. Thanks!
Awesome that you already sprinkle them in smoothies! It really does disguise the taste that way.
Sprouts + Avocado + Garlic Salt remains a favorite combo of mine. :)
@@TheScienceofSelfCare can't wait to try this today! Thank you for this great info! 🥰
@@cbarnette56 my pleasure ❤️ enjoy!!
You’re smart about the combining with avocado and they’re great mixed in with guacamole. Your instincts are good because S is
fat soluble
I use broccoli sprouts in sandwiched like egg, ham, and chicken. Can’t wait to try it on avocado
Those all sound very yummy! Adds a nice fresh crunch to the richer, savory flavors 👌✨
That’s great idea !
Glucoraphanin is a glucosinolate compound that is converted into sulforaphane through an enzymatic process when the sprouts are chewed, chopped, or crushed. This conversion is facilitated by the enzyme myrosinase, which is also present in broccoli sprouts.
To maximize the bioavailability of glucoraphanin and ensure optimal conversion to sulforaphane, you can follow these strategies:
1. **Choose Fresh Broccoli Sprouts:** Freshly harvested broccoli sprouts contain higher levels of active myrosinase enzyme, which is crucial for the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane.
2. **Chop or Chew Thoroughly:** Chopping or chewing broccoli sprouts thoroughly helps break down the cell walls and release myrosinase, promoting the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane.
3. **Combine with Foods Rich in Myrosinase:** Consuming broccoli sprouts with foods that contain myrosinase, such as mustard seeds, radishes, or wasabi, can enhance the conversion of glucoraphanin to sulforaphane.
4. **Avoid High Heat:** Cooking at high temperatures can denature myrosinase, reducing its activity. To preserve myrosinase activity, lightly steam or sauté broccoli sprouts or consume them raw.
5. **Store Properly:** Store broccoli sprouts properly in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness and enzymatic activity. Avoid storing them for too long, as the activity of myrosinase may decrease over time.
To maximize the absorption of sulforaphane and its potential health benefits, consider the following strategies:
1. **Consume with Healthy Fats:** Sulforaphane is fat-soluble, so consuming it with healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, or nuts can enhance its absorption.
2. **Pair with Vitamin C:** Vitamin C can help stabilize sulforaphane and improve its absorption. Foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers, can be included in meals with sulforaphane-containing foods.
3. **Include Cruciferous Vegetables:** Besides broccoli sprouts, other cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts also contain glucoraphanin. Consuming a variety of these vegetables can provide a broader range of health-promoting compounds.
4. **Consider Supplement Form:** Sulforaphane supplements are available, often in the form of broccoli sprout extract. These supplements can provide a concentrated dose of sulforaphane, but it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplements.
5. **Optimize Gut Health:** A healthy gut microbiome can support the absorption and metabolism of sulforaphane. Consuming probiotic-rich foods and fiber can promote gut health.
6. **Avoid Overcooking:** Overcooking cruciferous vegetables can reduce their sulforaphane content. Lightly steaming or sautéing them can help retain more of their beneficial compounds.
Another way to eat broccoli sprouts is as a topping on a lentil taco. I use toasted corn tortilla, lentils, hot flavored rice, broccoli sprouts and a dab of salsa. Really good.
I make moringa powder instead either the capsules or powder over prepared meals. Moringa does the same and is considered even better.
Green smoothie
Arugula
Apple
Broccoli sprouts
Coconut milk
1 tablespoon soy sauce
I tablespoon jalapeno pepper
Wow interesting recipe! Thanks for sharing. Have never tried soy sauce in a smoothie before
@@TheScienceofSelfCare It is called the Hot Rocket. I find it strange but delicious
@@ireneklauber4008 haha fitting name!! Can’t wait to try. 🙏🌱✨
@@TheScienceofSelfCare the thick creamy coconut cream that comes in a can tastes the best. The extra coconut fat helps absorb the nutrients from greens into your body.
@@ireneklauber4008 great tip! Thanks, Irene. I also imagine it makes it taste a bit less spicy with that jalapeño in there 🔥
A great idea might be de-hydrating the sprouts and creating your own powder or de-hydrated sprouts.
Just looked this up - there are some companies creating freeze dried broccoli sprout capsules (quite expensive but easy to stick to). Never considered this as another option!
It’s my first time watching your RUclips as I’m learning about sprouting. Thanks for the information. I like your self care videos so I’m subscribing! 😊👍
Thanks for the kind words - welcome to the family! x Robin
@@TheScienceofSelfCare Thanks for welcoming. Keep it up! 😊🫶
Where can you buy these in the UK does anyone know ?
Today is my 1st time sprouting. Is it okay to use bottled alkaline water to soak my sprouts? Like Essentia or Trader Joe's has an alkaline water too.
Great tip about the avocado going to try that. I’ve been eating them raw with salad (no dressing). They taste like radish to me.
Sounds like you’re a functional eater just like me! If gravel was a superfood, I would eat it with a smile. :)
I liked your video very much. Guacamole is what I want to try. I eat broccoli sprouts for their benefits and am not a fan of their taste. I do a smoothie with sprouts and berries only. I add blue,rasp,straw and black berries and few Pomegranate seeds and blend. Thank you
That smoothie sounds delicious and full of antioxidants! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the sprout guacamole. With a salty, crunchy chip...mmm. It's been a win for me. :)
Great that you had a good time and found some new recipes. This video however completely lack information on how it made you feel. I thought that would be the point of such a video.
Hey there, thanks for sharing. Many nutrition interventions are not going to make us feel completely differently overnight. And 7 days is not long enough to notice physiological changes from consuming more sulforaphane.
That’s why I like to use studies to better understand which compounds in food are most likely to support my overall health. Based on research, I’m sure the “me” in 10 years will be happier and healthier having incorporated sprouts into my diet consistently.
So the focus of this video was to see how easy and pleasurable it is to regularly consume sprouts, since we will only receive meaningful benefits with consistent, long-term consumption. :)
Also… looking for a recommendation for a good brand of sprouts. The brand I’ve been using only sprouts about half the seeds each time. And what do you do with the unsprouted seeds, just throw them away? Are they okay to flush down sink?
Dr Rhonda Patrick talks a lot about broccoli sprouts. Apparently freezing them and eating them (really chewing them down) unlocks far more sulforaphane than eating them otherwise.
It taste good with cottage cheese, avocado, and kimchi...yum🤗
Kimchi and cottage cheese ! What a unique combo. I can imagine that being tasty
After sprouting broccoli - can I keep it in the refrigerator? How long will the spouts last before they loose nutrient benefits? Thank you I have ordered sprouts and can’t wait 😊
toast up a nice bread of your choice butter it put honey on the toast and melted butter add the sprouts on top then drizzel little bit more honey on the sprouts and enjoy my mum ate that every morning for years ✌️
Is powdered form from Amazon actually have real sulphoraphane??
What do you grow them from?
🌷 Gosh … ‘accidentally’ found this channel but the video wouldn’t come up- so I read the comments … now I need to put this vid into a folder to keep- GR8 recipes & ideas! Thank you everyone! I also had better listen to the vid & subscribe. 🌷
Thanks, Robin-I agree! The comments are the best. I’m really grateful for such an awesome community here-so many fun ideas and touching stories! ❤️ xo Robin
Can we take mature broccoli instead of broccoli sprouts..
I love this so much! Thank you so much for sharing. Especially your findings on taste combinations and what you preferred to go better together than other things like pairing them with the fattiness element of avocado and such. I'm not sure if you're familiar with Dr. Brooke Goldner, but she has 1000s of amazing healing testimonials from people she's helped worldwide, and they're primarily from cruciferous vegetables in conjunction with plant-based omega-3s like flaxseed and chia seed oil. I actually asked her since she basically has live Q&A sessions online every Wednesday afternoon, I was excited to ask her since she has had such tremendous results with cruciferous vegetables if she had ever considered cruciferous Sprouts since that would seem to amplify the results. She seemed to shoot it down rather quickly which was disappointing to me; however, I still plan to be the guinea pig and experiment with cruciferous sprouts myself like broccoli Sprouts, radish Sprouts, after watching your video - red cabbage Sprouts, etc. I am in the process of experimenting with my healing from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, and I am convinced that Sprouts are going to be instrumental. Thank you again so much for sharing all of this! Hv
Hi @e11zabeth , thank you so much for your kind words! Since struggling with bouts of autoimmune issues, I’ve FULLY taken on the guinea pig mentality myself. :) I’ve found so many random and interesting ways to feel amazing. Broccoli sprouts definitely do make a difference for me (don’t think it’s just placebo at this point). Infrared saunas have also been incredible for my mental and physical health. Our bodies are so dynamic and I always get excited to explore new ways to care for them. Wishing you all the best on your journey! Would love to hear any updates from your experimentations with sprouts. Lots of love, Robin
Beautiful, healthy, shiny skin. You age very well good for you. It's good Genes and habits!
Try with sweet potato dear..it will be amazing 😊
What about if you are taking asprin?
I’m new to this channel. I’m not a bio hacker, but I want to eat healthier, and I’d like to defy aging by eating more greens. I hope I find more information on this group. As they said, information is knowledge, thereby knowledge is power.
Spinach tastes much better than broccoli sprouts
I eat sprouts on egg salad wraps. It tastes so delicious!
That does sound like a great combo!! Egg salad always makes me think of my childhood :)
Just beginning my sprout journey!
Isn't dangerous to eat the sprouts raw without cooking at a certain temperature to kill the salmonella etc.?
I don’t know how healthy this is, but fried bologna Mayonnaise, mustard, dill, and broccoli sprouts On dark Jewish rye bread. Washed down with a bottle of yoo hoo. The fatty bologna goes really well with the broccoli sprouts😮
I use a sprouting Jar & they only come up about 1/2" is all. Then the don't grow much
How to get the broccoli seeds that grow the sprout thanks for your reply
Probably the easiest way is to order broccoli seeds on Amazon or another online provider. They are relatively cheap when you order in bulk!
Is the powdered sulf urethane supplement just as healthy?