Smoothy Slim
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Increase in antioxidant levels If you want to boost your immunity and keep several diseases at bay, soak your legumes and eat the super-healthy breakfast of sprouts. The process of soaking increases the antioxidants levels too that increases your immunity. "Antioxidants boost immunity.
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Learn More »Sprouted grains can pack a perfect nutritional punch, in some cases more than your regular cooked legumes, as the process of germination reduces carbs and increases the amount of protein and fibre by 10-20 per cent says a nutritionist. One can reap innumerable health benefits by eating legumes soaked for up to 72 hours as the antioxidant levels in them increase by 50 per cent. Studies have shown how consuming soaked grains can prove to be excellent for your cardiovascular health as eating them can lower cholesterol levels in people with diabetes or obesity. A study shows that eating sprouts can increase good cholesterol in the body as well as help cut triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. "The process of germination utilises carbohydrates. Since carbs are used up, the density of everything else goes up. Recent research shows both protein and fibre percentage goes up 10 to 20%," wrote nutritionist Bhuvan Rastogi in his recent Instagram post. The process of soaking grains and nuts tends to reduce tannin and phytic acid which results in better availability of nutrients. "Legumes contain anti-nutrients like tannins and phytic acid, which hinder absorption of micronutrients from food. Sprouting reduces this by up to 90%," says Rastogi.
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