Flax (sprouting seeds)

FLAX - SEEDS FOR GERMINATION (microgreens).
Sprouts (sprouted seeds) are a very valuable and healthy food product. In germinated seeds, several times more vital substances are formed than in a grown plant. Sprouted flax seeds contain a lot of vitamins E, F and K, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, iodine. They are characterized by a slightly sweet, nutty taste, being a great addition to sandwiches, salads and cottage cheese.
It should be remembered that flax is a cure for a hundred diseases. Sprouted flax seeds are used mixed with other sprouted seeds.
It is very easy to germinate seeds. They should be thoroughly washed, placed in a sprouting dish and poured with water. Water should cover the seeds, its volume should be 3-4 times the volume of the seeds. Soak the seeds in water for 4-12 hours. (it depends on their size) until they swell. Then drain the water.
Swollen seeds should be stored without water in a covered container so that they do not dry out before germination. Seeds need to germinate from 2 to 10 days (depending on the variety).
At least twice a day, germinating seeds should be moistened (filled with water and drained again).
Overgrowths of germinated seeds continue to grow in the light. Cut the shoots and squeeze the juice out of them.

* Flax seeds contain oil (up to 52%), proteins, carbohydrates, a lot of phosphorus (700 mg / 100 g), magnesium (380 mg / 100 g), iron (7.7 mg / 100 g), zinc (5.7 mg / 100 g ), and in terms of the amount of calcium (1400 mg / 100 g) they are comparable to sesame seeds. Contain vitamins E, K, F, B1, folic acid, carotene. The amount of vitamin C increases during sprouting from 1.35 to 22.47 mg/100g. The total content of antioxidants (SSA) in the process of seed germination of this plant increases by 9.4 times, and reaches 526 mg/100g on the fifth day.
Flax sprouts, like its seeds, have a unique sliminess and effectively cleanse the gastrointestinal tract. Accelerate digestion, increase peristalsis, absorb toxic substances, have a mild laxative effect, help with hemorrhoids.
Due to the high calcium content, it is indicated, like sesame sprouts, for women during pregnancy and feeding a child, for children during a period of intensive growth and tooth change. Recommended for strengthening bone tissue, with osteochondrosis of the spine, osteoporosis, in the treatment of fractures.
Flax oil ranks first among all vegetable fats in terms of the content of the most valuable a-linolenic acid (60%), it also contains linoleic acid.
Their complex is necessary for the growth and development of the body, because. they are involved in the construction of membranes - cell membranes. These fatty acids strengthen the structure of the mucous membranes, restore the elasticity and strength of muscles and blood vessels, and break down cholesterol deposits. Support the work of the brain, nervous system and endocrine glands.
Flax seedlings are indicated in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins. Improve the condition of skin, hair and nails. The intake of flax sprouts is ideally combined with the intake of milk thistle sprouts.

Sprouts: Flax.