Alfalfa Sprouts

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Alfalfa has been used since 1000 B.C. as animal feed. The ancient Arabs named this plant alfalfa, which means “Father of All Foods.” They ate it themselves and fed it to their horses. They claimed it made their horses perform better in strength and speed. Alfalfa sprouts are beneficial for the immune system, cardiovascular health and to prevent diseases like cancer.

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Alfalfa sprouts are very low in calories and rich in calcium, vitamin K and vitamin C. The vitamin C in alfalfa sprouts helps promote a healthy immune system and healthy skin. Calcium and potassium promote healthy muscles and heartbeat.

Vitamin K in alfalfa sprouts aids the process of blood clotting. Phytoestrogens, a plant compound, help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis. They can also lessen the symptoms of menopause. Alfalfa sprouts can also help lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.

Calcium, Ca: 11 mg -

Carbohydrate, by difference: 0.69 g -

Carotene, alpha: 2 Âµg -

Carotene, beta: 29 Âµg -

Copper, Cu: 0.052 mg -

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated: 0.018 g -

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated: 0.135 g -

Fatty acids, total saturated: 0.023 g -

Fiber, total dietary: 0.6 g -

Glucose (dextrose): 0.03 g -

Iron, Fe: 0.32 mg -

Isoleucine: .047 g -