Sprout for optimal health and to fight cancer! Learn more about how phytoestrogens in alfalfa and red clover sprouts may help to prevent breast and prostate cancer. Also, dakion radish sprouts have been identified as having extremely high anti-cancer potential.
Concerned about ecoli and sprouts? Are organic sprouts safe? Click here to learn more about sprouts, health, and safety.
-Alfalfa sprouts contain “saponins” - organic compounds that lower bad LDL cholesterol and stimulate the immune system.
-Nutrients, enzymes, and plant compounds in sprouts can help combat coronary artery disease.
-Green leafy sprouts contain high levels of anti-oxidants that enhance protection against the effects of aging.
The International Sprout Grower's Association has compiled a fascinating document highlighting some of the most significant research surrounding the health benefits of sprouts. Click here to learn more about how sprouts may improve cardiovascular health, prevent heart disease and stroke, improve bone mineral density, protect DNA against free radicals, and potentially help to treat diabetes, Parkinsons disease, and arthrits. This document also details the research on the extremely high anti-cancer potential of many sprouts.
We now have hard red winter wheat back in stock. Wheatgrass juice is a powerful detoxifier, alkalizes the blood, neutrilizes toxins, and contains beneficial enzymes! Visit our Home Sprouting page to learn more about growing wheatgrass.
Over 60 farmers and farm organizations, including Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, have filed a lawsuit against Monstanto challenging the chemical giant's GM patents. Learn more about the case at the Public Patent Foundation's website. The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) has a great website where you can learn more about the case, or about ways to take strategic action against GMOs. The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development also has a well-written article on the lawsuit- read Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court on the ICTSD website.
We are deeply troubled by the USDA's recent decision to completely deregulate the planting of genetically modified alfalfa in the US. Learn more about the decision and its impact on organic farming on The Rodale Institute's website, in this Inc. magazine article, or in the American Free Press. You can also voice your opposition through the Organic Trade Association's website.
Mumm's has a new recipe page! Crunchy Bean Mix Hummus, Southeast Asian Sprout Salad, and more.
Sprouting tips and more!
Questions about sprouts and sprouting? Join the new Yahoo group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sprouting
Finally, a no muss, no fuss way to grow shoots and wheatgrass. It's also great for those tricky seeds like cress and arugula. Check out our Baby Blanket and Sea Spray organic liquid kelp fertilizer. Works with Val Archer's automatic sprouting system.
Check out the Easy Sprout. Easy, quick, and efficient way to grow lots of sprouts. We recommend it for broccoli.
Give the gift of good health. Our "Get Sprouting" Jar is the perfect way to learn about the joys of sprouting.
More sprouting tips
Easy directions for growing wheatgrass, pea shoots, and sunflower shoots.
Looking for nutritional information, recipes, or sprouting tips? Try one of these great sprouting books.
New to sprouting? Watch our video to learn the 3 easy steps to growing sprouts:
Over 60 farmers and farm organizations, including Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, have filed a lawsuit against Monstanto challenging the chemical giants GM patents. Learn more about the case at the Public Patent Foundation's website. The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) has a great website where you can learn more about the case, or about ways to take strategic action against GMOs. The International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development also has a well-written article on the lawsuit- read Organic Farmers Take Monsanto to Court on the ICTSD website.
US Judge revokes approval of GM Sugar Beet, stating that the Agriculture Department had not adequately assesed the consequences of the likely spread of the genetically engineered trait to other sugar beets, or related plants such as swiss chard or the red table beet. Read more in this NY Times article.
GM Corn Trickles Into Mexico Despite Fears. "My grandparents taught my family the process of saving seeds ... (The worry is) we will loose our native corn," Alejandro Nevarez, a Tarahumara agronomist in Chihuahuaha state where there have been some GM experiments. Read more in this Reuter's article.
A Journal of Biological Sciences study indicates GM corn causes organ damage in rats.
Scientific American provides new information on Roundup Ready toxicity.
Don't eat GM foods. Position paper on GM foods from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Good survey of research into problems with GM food.
Sulforaphane found in broccoli sprouts may rejuvenate the immune system. This article in Science Daily gives details.
GM Alfalfa- new threat to organic food. Monsanto has been prevented from introducing GM alfalfa in the US, but now it has taken aim at Canada. This could spell the end of certified organic alfalfa for sprouting, and will make organic livestock and grain much more difficult to raise. See my GM Alfalfa page for more info.
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