5 Great Reasons To Try Broccoli Sprouts

Here I have my sprouts on a BLT made with Turkey Bacon

   
     If you have seen sprouts in your grocery store of choice but have been afraid to try them because they do not look appetizing, do not be put off of them. You can add them to sandwiches, wraps, pasta and lots of other things if you just get creative! Here are 5 great reasons why you need to try these right away:

1. These Sprouts are HIGH in nutrients and enzymes. Consuming them increases vitality and vigor!

2. They are antioxidant powerhouses! They are so rich in antioxidants that they fight free radicals in your body and fight aging. In fact, the sprouts have more antioxidant properties than broccoli alone.

3. According to John Hopkins research broccoli sprouts provide cancer protection.

4. Sprouts reduce symptoms of asthma and other lung problems by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the airways.

5.  Sprouts are believed to be a great aid in lowering your risk of heart disease.

Hot Lemon and Green Tea, Have it TODAY!

     Something I encourage you to try before and after (at least after) your meals and or when you first wake up in the morning is hot lemon water with a green tea bag. 

Here is why:

     Green Tea and Lemon Juice have many benefits separately and together they are a delightful couple. Consuming both aids in digestion. Both boost your metabolism and green tea especially has fat burning effects. I always heard that having a cup of green tea after dinner can help you digest a full tummy while you're snoozing in bed, but I never knew until today that consuming green tea pre chow can also help you get a kick start on digesting your food and burning that energy up! Why wouldn't you be down for that?

     Additionally, hot lemon water relieves belching, bloating, indigestion and heartburn. It balances your PH levels and gives you fresh breath :-) They BOTH help clear your skin, help you loose weight and can stabilize diabetes as well as fight and prevent cancers. They flush toxins out of your body, increase urination in doing so (so you are flushing toxins and debloating) and help regulate your bowel system. All good things. 

    Fitting this little ritual in before your morning coffee or replacing it with anything over one cup of coffee will do you a world of good. I am a coffee lush and lately I am perfectly content with just one modest cup. The green tea gives me enough peppiness to last all day!  Give it a try and see the difference...remember to hydrate with water all day!!! All those trips to the bathroom could leave you dehydrated if you aren't taking in some fresh aqua!