tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8257103712105318946..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: February GardeningLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32046806813036561442011-03-02T09:58:09.688-05:002011-03-02T09:58:09.688-05:00Okay, now I'm craving sprouts.
My mom did thi...Okay, now I'm craving sprouts. <br />My mom did this during her health food craze, at which time I was required to chew and swallow all apple seeds and eat an apricot pit every day to get some sort of obscure vitamin. <br />I haven't grown sprouts in a long time... unless you count the beans in the washer that fell out of some child's pocket. : )Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76758485456995694762011-03-01T15:53:07.260-05:002011-03-01T15:53:07.260-05:00Cheryl, it depends on what they are and how they&#...Cheryl, it depends on what they are and how they've been stored. Most seeds are good for several years, although flower seeds don't last as long as vegetable seeds. <br /><br />If they've been stored in a plastic bag or tin in a cool, dark place, they'll store for many years. That's how they're stored at the seed banks around the world. They're even finding some Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-74843613440055156182011-03-01T13:08:22.874-05:002011-03-01T13:08:22.874-05:00I have some seeds around here somewhere.... will t...I have some seeds around here somewhere.... will they still sprout after a few years??? Eeks!!! I may try anyway! Thanks for the reminder, Anita! Now, where did I put them?Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14981334499295643602011-03-01T11:26:50.637-05:002011-03-01T11:26:50.637-05:00'We threw some into our scrambled eggs with on...<i>'We threw some into our scrambled eggs with onions and that was a downer, but we’ve loved them by themselves and on salad.'</i> <br /><br />Hey Jake, and yes, you're talking about lentil sprouts in that quote. I have to admit, I never thought about adding them to my onion scrambled eggs. LOL<br /><br />But then, I don't like cooked spinach, either. Too limp. I love raw spinachAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75445420996561614422011-03-01T10:45:23.130-05:002011-03-01T10:45:23.130-05:00You're welcome, Mary C.
Now that my girls ar...You're welcome, Mary C. <br /><br />Now that my girls are gone, I share the house with 3 potato chip and pop people who munch and slurp behind me while I work. And yes, I'm tempted, but I'm more tempted not to give in, you know? <br /><br />I wish you all the best as you explore a healthy lifestyle. If you need a weight loss buddy, let me know and we can encourage each other as we go.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54421896045920846282011-03-01T07:03:29.030-05:002011-03-01T07:03:29.030-05:00oh, I forgot to leave my email address for the dra...oh, I forgot to leave my email address for the drawing jakedolson (at)gmail (dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11427142863036969492011-03-01T06:59:48.117-05:002011-03-01T06:59:48.117-05:00Those look like some great sprouts Anita Mae. I&#...Those look like some great sprouts Anita Mae. I've been having great luck with sprouting green lentils from our pantry and can't believe how tasty the are. My wife cooks with lentils all the time, but never thought I'd find myself eating them raw!<br /><br />I'm gonna try out some beans this week. Check out pictures at my blog if you have any interest http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8479702605239219682011-02-28T22:52:27.475-05:002011-02-28T22:52:27.475-05:00Anita Mae,
Thanks so much for sharing these tips. ...Anita Mae,<br />Thanks so much for sharing these tips. I've been working on being a healthier eater and this gives me something else to think about.<br />Congrats on your weight loss and healthier life.Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69697953101095995802011-02-28T15:43:59.636-05:002011-02-28T15:43:59.636-05:00Suzie - beans are among the healthiest sprouts. Th...Suzie - beans are among the healthiest sprouts. They just take a day or two longer because of their size and harder coating.<br /><br />Yes, nuts (peeled/hulled) can also be sprouted but again, because of their density, it will take even longer and they aren't as beneficial as the peas and beans.<br /><br />I can't go completely without sugar or I develop severe headaches. But I limit Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-24380632990301084842011-02-28T15:28:38.492-05:002011-02-28T15:28:38.492-05:00Susie - one thing to consider is that not all seed...Susie - one thing to consider is that not all seeds are the same. Like fruits and veggies, some are organic and some aren't. The seeds I use are organic. They haven't been sprayed with a pesticide, fungicide, rodenticide or sprouting deterrant (yes, you read that right).<br /><br />When you see pkts of garden seed in the store, unless it says 'organic' chances are it's not Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6173666380452652712011-02-28T14:50:31.871-05:002011-02-28T14:50:31.871-05:00Very interesting, Anita. So am I understanding cor...Very interesting, Anita. So am I understanding correctly that you can grow sprouts from nuts and beans? Or were you just listing the nut/bean protien content? <br /><br />Congrats on the weight loss. I have a hard time going without bread and sugar, but I've been able to slowly cut back. I do eat a lot of nuts and peanut butter, but I'm cold all the time, so need to check my protein Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90627158317094884052011-02-28T14:47:24.071-05:002011-02-28T14:47:24.071-05:00Anita, you may have just changed my life! I'm ...Anita, you may have just changed my life! I'm always cold -- always -- and I tend to say no to sprouts in restaurants because of issues with them and E Coli. But if I grew my own, I wouldn't have that problem, would I?<br /><br />But I never knew how. I know now. :-)<br /><br />If I weren't an inky, I'd leave my email and shout, pick me!<br /><br />I'm definitely going to try Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15709331341126556462011-02-28T14:42:57.415-05:002011-02-28T14:42:57.415-05:00No, Deb, the protein content is not the same for r...No, Deb, the protein content is not the same for rolled oats and oat sprouts:<br /><br />Rolled oats are processed and every time you process, you lose nutrients. Considering that that sprouts have more to start with, you're already losing.<br /><br />Even rolled and quick oats needs to be soaked prior to eating. If they aren't, they block your intake of B12 and cause serious problems. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52550517621709353772011-02-28T11:50:48.825-05:002011-02-28T11:50:48.825-05:00I'm interested so I'll look into this some...I'm interested so I'll look into this some more.<br /><br />when I do the no sugar/no white flour thing I still eat whole grain 100% whole grain. I don't feel well if I don't get those kind of carbs.<br />I've baked my own bread in the past so I can control the type of sugar (food) for the yeast. <br /><br />I'd like to compare the protein in rolled oats to the protein in Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34260635306704706312011-02-28T09:41:32.417-05:002011-02-28T09:41:32.417-05:00Thanks, DebH. :) The larger the seed, the longer ...Thanks, DebH. :) The larger the seed, the longer it will take to sprout, which is where soaking them for the first half day will really help.<br /><br />And good choices. Your peas and garbanzo beans/chickpeas are the highest sources of plant protein.<br /><br />Good girl for making your own hummus. Much healthier than peanut butter, although I haven't advanced to that point yet. My Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86179437451083863782011-02-28T09:20:40.098-05:002011-02-28T09:20:40.098-05:00Cool, thanks.Cool, thanks.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6180139625349514542011-02-28T09:18:43.542-05:002011-02-28T09:18:43.542-05:00Dina, according to the Nutritive Value of American...Dina, according to the <b>Nutritive Value of American Foods in Common Units, USDA Handbook No. 456</b>, here are protein percentages in some plant foods:<br /><br />soybean sprouts–54% protein<br />Mung bean sprouts–43% <br />spinach–49% protein <br />broccoli–45% protein <br />cauliflower–40% protein <br />kale–45% protein <br />lettuce–34% protein <br />wheat germ–31% protein<br /> <br />OthersAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-10630507488712109242011-02-28T08:39:11.160-05:002011-02-28T08:39:11.160-05:00great post anita!
my mom went through different he...great post anita!<br />my mom went through different health fad phases when i was a child and i remember sprouting sprouts - just the alfalfa type though. i've always liked them on salads. i think i need to check into that since i really want to lose weight and i'm not making ANY progress right now.<br />i'm also curious about sprouting the peas and garbonzo beans - because those are DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-31557223943465056712011-02-28T08:28:55.460-05:002011-02-28T08:28:55.460-05:00So tell me more about sprouts as pertain to protei...So tell me more about sprouts as pertain to protein.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-73860813431941537492011-02-28T08:25:33.651-05:002011-02-28T08:25:33.651-05:00Lisa, the ones you're describing sound like th...Lisa, the ones you're describing sound like the alfalfa sprouts. Yes, they are bland. And the clover ones are sweet. But the brassicas such as the radishes and broccoli have quite a bite to them which is why I like this mixture.<br /><br />As for tall and spindly, once sprouted, they grow about an inch a day. That's why I only plant a tsp at a time. My 'batch' will last all week Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45262791040527109412011-02-28T07:59:36.619-05:002011-02-28T07:59:36.619-05:00I didn't even know how sprouts were grown. Ver...I didn't even know how sprouts were grown. Very interesting, Anita Mae. I might like them if they had a zip to them. I think the problem I've had with sprouts in the past is that they were bland... and stringy. Like eating a mouthful of hair. But if they actually had flavor that'd be a whole different ball game!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32616362384553504682011-02-28T07:34:08.775-05:002011-02-28T07:34:08.775-05:00Morning, Deb. The Healthy Eating Advisor site says...Morning, Deb. The Healthy Eating Advisor site says...<br /><i>'You can sprout seeds, beans, grains and nuts. Some of the most popular varieties are alfalfa, broccoli, red clover, radish, mung beans, lentils, garbanzo beans and peas.</i><br /><br />Having eaten a lot of sprouts in my life as well as having owned a greenhouse, I can tell you that my spicy mixture - yes, it really has zip to it Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13263503825383021722011-02-28T06:46:53.491-05:002011-02-28T06:46:53.491-05:00okay, so what kind of seeds are they? And how/when...okay, so what kind of seeds are they? And how/when do you eat the sprouts?<br /><br />I've always been a "hold the sprouts" sort of girl, when they are listed as a sandwich item. I eat hummus everyday and I eat peanut butter every day, and I've tried to count up those legume calories plus my yogurt proteins to see if I was getting enough. But I never thought about the breaking Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com