Alfalfa Sprouts
Alfalfa originated in Arabia.
It was called al fasfasah meaning "father of all foods".
This legumes's amazing root system penetrates 100 feet into the ground and pulls up minerals
and trace minerals unavailable to most other vegetables whose roots are much shorter.
Alfalfa Sprouts Health Benefits Reported:
- Controls bleeding
- Lowers Cholesterol
- Acts as a Diurectic
- Augments the urinary system and the intestines
- Contains phytoestrogens daidzein and genistein known to block some cancers and ease menopausal distress
- Mature alfalfa sprouts or leaves are said to help autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus
Vitamins contained in Alfalfa Sprouts:
Chlorophyll, Vitamins K & P, carotene, calcium, chlorine, cobalt, iron, manganese, magnesium,
phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur, and zinc.
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