In this repost from early last spring, I share a photo recipe for making sprouts. The model is my then eight-year-old Rose.

Sprouting is easy enough for children. There is much to be learned about seeds and sprouts. Here is a great vocabulary sheet to use for the proper terminology.

Sprouts are full of enzymes that aid your digestion, making them a valuable addition to meals. There are frequent recalls of grocery store sprouts, but they are so easy to make at home you don’t need to rely on storebought. And with numerous varieties of grains and legumes to sprout, the flavors vary from sweet to mildly peppery.

You might not have access to locally grown, organic greens in winter, but sprouts can fill that hole in your diet quite nicely. And if Rose can do it, so can you!

Sprouting For Kids

This post is part of Prevention Not Prescriptions and Real Food Wednesday blog carnivals.

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