Survival - Sprouts and sprouting seeds. One of the best long term emergency survival or wilderness survival foods is sprouts. For the weight and storage space required by sprouting seeds is less than any other food. After sprouting the food value, weight and volume are multiplied 3 to 10 times and more. Long term emergency survival kits should incorporate emergency bulk sprouts, at the least growing bean sprouts. Although you should be aware of one bean sprout that should not be included. Raw Lima beans contain arsenic and must be boiled to render the arsenic harmless. There is no special talent involved in growing sprouts and sprouting seeds can be stored longer than most foods. Alfalfa sprouts are another valuable sprouting seed along with broccoli seeds, sunflowers, and peas. There are a lot more but those 5 are the ones I won't be without in a survival kit. Included in my survival equipment I have Sprouting bags that work really well outdoors. When you are using sprouting bags or any sprouting equipment for that matter, be aware that sprouts are susceptible to bacterial contamination. Boiling sprout bags before use should eliminate that problem. If you suspect contamination, boil your sprouts also. You can enjoy sprouts in a survival situation or just going camping. Other websites and Sprouting Books give more technical information than I am going to give here, you should have information on sprouts with your survival equipment or survival kit. The principal involved in sprouting seeds is simple, water them and they will grow. I'm going to be guesstimating here about amounts times and yields. Generally smaller seeds of alfalfa and broccoli take less to make more a teaspoon or two will yield a quart or more. Larger seeds like beans, peas, and sunflower, start with a quarter cup to get a cup or two. Soaking seeds generally 12 to 24 hours then keeping them moist by rinsing them a couple of times a day, more if it's windy or hot, will keep them going until you eat them. Organic Alfalfa sprouts are what people typically think of when you mention organic sprouts. They are the ones you commonly see at a salad bar. Rich in petrochemicals, organic alfalfa sprouts protect against cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and fibrocystic breast disease. They stimulate natural killer cell activity, which strengthens the immune system. What's more, organic alfalfa sprouts are beneficial in reducing symptoms of PMS and menopause, including hot flashes. Furthermore, they contain high concentrations of antioxidants, the body's defense against the destruction of DNA which is the cause of aging. Alfalfa sprouts are abundant sources of vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. Also carotene, chlorophyll, amino acids, and trace elements. They contain 35% protein. Organic Alfalfa seed can produce over ten times the weight of the seeds in sprouts, one pound of alfalfa seed produces 10-14 pounds of sprouts. It is well worth carrying them in your backpack. Alfalfa, Broccoli and Radish sprouting seed certified organic are great for salad. Organic seeds for sprouts have a high germination rate when they are stored properly. Sprouting seeds are also good for planting, gardens, cooking, or food storage. Sprouts are high in vitamins A, B-1, B-6, and C, Folic and Pantothenic Acids, Niacin, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorous, and Chlorophyll.
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