I have just discovered Sprouting and I LOVE IT!!!

December 8, 2008

Hi All!!!

My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item. I

bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I watched

all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house. So

far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils, and

Quinoa.

All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain every

12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while and

they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa than

I got, but I'm still happy.

I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are too

expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I buy

the fresh broccoli sprouts.

I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian but

I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu more

than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so in

the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

you have a veggie pattie to die for.

So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than soy),

I would love to hear it.

Thanks so much.

And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout salad

every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

So again, hi to you all.

Melody

December 8, 2008

Hey Melody;

Welcome to the group!

You can find a lot of high quality information at this group's

sponsor .com

as well as from the people on this group. The Sproutpeople website is

a great resource, and even though I have been sprouting for over

thirty years it took my sprouting to an entirely new level.

I have a few medical problems as a result of being a type 1 diabetic

for almost four decades. I remain quite healthy in spite of my

medical problems. Are you type 1 or type 2 diabetes? I think that my

good health is due to my eating sprouts and the other elements in my

diet.

You really don't need to eat fish to get enough protein, you are

already on the right track by eating sprouts, they all have protein

and lentil sprouts are particularly good, and cooked beans are also

good (sprouted or not). Tofu is not very healthy (I've never heard

the tumor thing though). It's best to eat the bacterial or mold

fermented soy products that the Asian people eat. Natural soy sauce

and tempeh are the easiest to start with; natto is something I eat

only because I feel better when I eat it regularly than when I don't;

miso is an acquired taste, but it can be acquired.

Congratulations on the weight loss!

Lee

On Dec 8, 2008, at 1:28 PM, melodylubart1 wrote:

> Hi All!!!

>

> My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item. I

> bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I watched

> all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

>

> I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house. So

> far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils, and

> Quinoa.

>

> All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain every

> 12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while and

> they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa than

> I got, but I'm still happy.

>

> I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are too

> expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I buy

> the fresh broccoli sprouts.

>

> I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian but

> I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu more

> than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

> tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

>

> I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so in

> the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

> just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

>

> I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

> add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

>

> Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

> you have a veggie pattie to die for.

>

> So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

>

> If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than soy),

> I would love to hear it.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

>

> I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout salad

> every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

> tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

>

> It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

>

> So again, hi to you all.

>

> Melody

December 8, 2008

I'm a type 2 diabetic. I was diagnosed when I weighed (well let's just

say I weighed a lot) and I don't any more. I am completely into

nutrition and good eating and healthy cooking.

I didn't know that I could get all my protein via the sprouts. This is

possible? And what have you heard that is unhealthy about Tofu?

I went online (because I had heard stuff) and I read that as long as

it's organic Tofu, that this would be okay.

Have you heard of something different about Tofu?

Thanks much

Melody

December 8, 2008

Melody, Legumes (beans, peas, etc.) are excellent sources for protein.

And they are even better for you sprouted! Google 'protein' and see what

you find.

ew

I have just discovered Sprouting and I

LOVE IT!!!

Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:07 -0000

Hi All!!!

My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item. I

bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I watched

all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house. So

far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils, and

Quinoa.

All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain every

12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while and

they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa than

I got, but I'm still happy.

I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are too

expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I buy

the fresh broccoli sprouts.

I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian but

I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu

more

than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so in

the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

you have a veggie pattie to die for.

So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than

soy),

I would love to hear it.

Thanks so much.

And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout salad

every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

So again, hi to you all.

Melody

Sunshine makes the flowers dance.

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December 8, 2008

Melody, Legumes (beans, peas, etc.) are excellent sources for protein.

And they are even better for you sprouted! Google 'protein' and see what

you find.

ew

I have just discovered Sprouting and I

LOVE IT!!!

Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:07 -0000

Hi All!!!

My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item. I

bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I watched

all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house. So

far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils, and

Quinoa.

All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain every

12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while and

they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa than

I got, but I'm still happy.

I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are too

expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I buy

the fresh broccoli sprouts.

I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian but

I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu

more

than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so in

the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

you have a veggie pattie to die for.

So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than

soy),

I would love to hear it.

Thanks so much.

And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout salad

every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

So again, hi to you all.

Melody

Sunshine makes the flowers dance.

Anon.

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December 11, 2008

Can you eat nuts? I'd say they'd be the best protein source!

I'm going to try those veggie patties you mentioned, because I have

some bean sprouts in the fridge and no one seems to be eating them

except me. Perhaps a patty and salad would entice them! Question: how

much do you process the sprouts before mixing in the crumbs and egg?

Do you want mush or not?

Thanks,

Connie

>

> Melody, Legumes (beans, peas, etc.) are excellent sources for

protein.

> And they are even better for you sprouted! Google 'protein' and see

what

> you find.

> ew

>

> I have just discovered Sprouting

and I

> LOVE IT!!!

> Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:07 -0000

>

> Hi All!!!

>

> My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first

item. I

> bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I

watched

> all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

>

> I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my

house. So

> far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils,

and

> Quinoa.

>

> All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain

every

> 12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while

and

> they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa

than

> I got, but I'm still happy.

>

> I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are

too

> expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I

buy

> the fresh broccoli sprouts.

>

> I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian

but

> I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu

> more

> than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

> tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

>

> I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so

in

> the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

> just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my

body.

>

> I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food

processor,

> add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

>

> Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell

you,

> you have a veggie pattie to die for.

>

> So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

>

> If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than

> soy),

> I would love to hear it.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the

seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain

thing.

>

> I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout

salad

> every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

> tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

>

> It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

>

> So again, hi to you all.

>

> Melody

>

> Sunshine makes the flowers dance.

> Anon.

>

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December 11, 2008

Because of my diabetes, I am limited to how many nuts I can eat in one

day. It is because of the natural oils in them. Check with your Dr. or

Diabetic Nurse for your limit.

ew

I have just discovered Sprouting

and I

> LOVE IT!!!

> Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:07 -0000

>

> Hi All!!!

>

> My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first

item. I

> bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I

watched

> all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

>

> I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my

house. So

> far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils,

and

> Quinoa.

>

> All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain

every

> 12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while

and

> they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa

than

> I got, but I'm still happy.

>

> I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are

too

> expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I

buy

> the fresh broccoli sprouts.

>

> I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian

but

> I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu

> more

> than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

> tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

>

> I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so

in

> the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

> just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my

body.

>

> I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food

processor,

> add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

>

> Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell

you,

> you have a veggie pattie to die for.

>

> So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

>

> If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than

> soy),

> I would love to hear it.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the

seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain

thing.

>

> I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout

salad

> every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

> tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

>

> It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

>

> So again, hi to you all.

>

> Melody

>

> Sunshine makes the flowers dance.

> Anon.

>

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January 1, 2009

In a message dated 12/8/2008 12:28:41 PM Central Standard Time,

eliz7212@... writes:

> ....And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.....

That's what I use, too. I like the simplicity of the jar and I can look at

my

sprouts every time I come into the kitchen (and I sort of say " hi " to them,

too).

When I haven't been able to order seeds, I've gone to the health food store

bulk section and I've sprouted whole dried organic peas and organic mung

beans (both great in stir fries).

In a message dated 12/8/2008 12:28:41 PM Central Standard Time,

eliz7212@... writes:

> Hi All!!!

>

> My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item. I

> bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I watched

> all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

>

> I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house. So

> far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils, and

> Quinoa.

>

> All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain every

> 12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while and

> they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa than

> I got, but I'm still happy.

>

> I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are too

> expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I buy

> the fresh broccoli sprouts.

>

> I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian but

> I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu more

> than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

> tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

>

> I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so in

> the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

> just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

>

> I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

> add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

>

> Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

> you have a veggie pattie to die for.

>

> So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

>

> If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than soy),

> I would love to hear it.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

>

> I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout salad

> every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

> tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

>

> It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

>

> So again, hi to you all.

>

> Melody

>

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January 2, 2009

Melody, check out .com. There you will see all the things

that you can sprout. You don't have to buy if you can't afford to, but it

is a good reference. Broccoli seed is expensive, but the benefits are

great. Broccoli sprouts are 50 time more nutritious than mature broccoli.

As for buying sprouts in the store, ask questions. How is it grown.

Probably hydroponics. Which means that it was grown in water full of

chemicals. Those chemicals are in the sprouts. In my sprout talks, I

suggest to people that they find a friend or two who also sprouts and

share the cost of the seeds when buying on line. You can go to a pet food

store and buy raw untreated sunflower seeds that are meant for bird food

and sprout those. But when you get to a place where you can, go organic.

ew

Re: I have just discovered Sprouting

and I LOVE IT!!!

Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 05:02:48 EST

In a message dated 12/8/2008 12:28:41 PM Central Standard Time,

eliz7212@... writes:

> ....And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the

seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain

thing.....

That's what I use, too. I like the simplicity of the jar and I can

look at

my

sprouts every time I come into the kitchen (and I sort of say " hi " to

them,

too).

When I haven't been able to order seeds, I've gone to the health food

store

bulk section and I've sprouted whole dried organic peas and organic

mung

beans (both great in stir fries).

In a message dated 12/8/2008 12:28:41 PM Central Standard Time,

eliz7212@... writes:

> Hi All!!!

>

> My name is Melody and about 3 weeks ago, I sprouted my first item.

I

> bought a package of Organic lentils, I went on youtube and I

watched

> all the videos. I watched and I watched and I learned.

>

> I did not buy any sprout kits, I just used what I had in my house.

So

> far I have sprouted Alfalfa, Fenugreek, zesty salad mix, lentils,

and

> Quinoa.

>

> All I do is wash the seeds, soak overnight, and rinse and drain

every

> 12 hours. I then put the alfalfa in indirect sunlight for a while

and

> they a beautiful green color. I thought I would get MORE alfalfa

than

> I got, but I'm still happy.

>

> I would love to sprout Broccoli sprouts but I find the seeds are

too

> expensive. So I just take a walk to my local organic store and I

buy

> the fresh broccoli sprouts.

>

> I've been eating veggies for years. I want to become a vegetarian

but

> I'm diabetic so I really need my fish. And I'm afraid to eat tofu

more

> than two or three times a week because I heard that it might cause

> tumors. At least that is what a nurse told me.

>

> I've also lost more than 100 lbs total in over 10 years. 50 or so

in

> the past 4. And now that I add sprouts to everything I eat, well I

> just feel like I'm putting all these good anti-oxidants in my body.

>

> I also make veggie patties. I put the sprouts in my food processor,

> add some fresh onions, some bread crumbs and some egg beaters.

>

> Add some no -stick spray (or a bit of canola), and let me tell you,

> you have a veggie pattie to die for.

>

> So I am happy I found some fellow sprouters.

>

> If anyone knows another protein source for diabetics (other than

soy),

> I would love to hear it.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> And what else can I sprout? I want to be able to just put the seeds

> in a jar, soak over night and do the 12 hour rinse and drain thing.

>

> I don't even have to buy lettuce any more. I just make a sprout

salad

> every day for lunch, add a can of water packed tuna, some fresh

> tomatoes and I'm in heaven.

>

> It really does show up on the scale, believe me.

>

> So again, hi to you all.

>

> Melody

>

**************

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> headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026)

January 2, 2009

Happy New Year!

Dear Ernest:

Lots of great tips, as usual - thank you yet again.

By the way - I am in Southern California. Where do you present your sprouting

talks? I would enjoy seeing your numerous ways of sprouting and hearing lots

more tips from you. Are we allowed to attend, or is it just

for the clubmembers?

Please advise.

Wishing everyone healthy and happy sprouts,

Barbara

From: Ernest Willingham <99tomatoes@...>

Subject: Re: I have just discovered Sprouting and I LOVE

IT!!!

Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:03 AM

Melody, check out . com. There you will see all the things