How to sprout oats at home

Since ancient times, sprouted oats have been a popular tool for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Even in Ancient Egypt, it was eaten for medicinal purposes, hoping to get rid of ailments, and today there is a new and fairly common direction of raw food, in which germinated oats are the main product. However, in order to use these healthy seeds daily in the diet, it is necessary to germinate them correctly.

The benefits of germinated oats for the body

Germinated oat grains are a real storehouse of trace elements and vitamins. By its composition of useful substances, oats can easily compete with the most expensive dietary supplements, not inferior in any points. In order to confirm the high value of grains in practice, we should give an example from history: in the past century, due to frequent diseases of the rural population of India, the government decided to conduct a special state “seedling” program, according to which several kilograms of oats were allocated for each family for germination and eating. Thanks to this policy, the Indian leadership has been able to significantly reduce mortality and significantly increase life expectancy.

What can ordinary, nondescript germinated oats seeds give to the human body?

1. Germinated oats stimulate gastrointestinal motility, in other words, eliminates constipation, flatulence, colic, severity, and many more digestive problems.
2. Oat in the germination phase serves as an excellent replacement for vitamin complexes, as it contains all the substances necessary to maintain good health. The grains contain amino acids, the content of which increases several times as they grow, the vitamins of groups B, E, C, PP, K and many others. Oats will help to cure hypovitaminosis effectively and at no particular cost and protect the body from seasonal diseases.
3. The germination phase of plants is the most active and powerful, filled with real natural energy. At this time, millions of processes take place in the grain so that bright, juicy stems and leaves begin to appear from the dead, at first glance, beads. For the human body, this charge of energy can positively affect mood, metabolic processes, and tune in a positive way.
4. It is known that the benefits of sprouted oats are beneficial for the entire adult population, but the beautiful half of humanity uses this gift of nature especially hard. Due to the high content of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, grains are able to give hair shine, strength and strength. After regular use, the girls begin to notice the strengthening of the nails, the teeth are also saturated with missing elements. It is worth adding that the sprouted oat extract is used extensively in the manufacture of cosmetics, so grains sprouted at home can be an excellent substitute for chemical products.
5. Germinated grains also accelerate metabolic processes, prevent the occurrence of blood clots, promote blood renewal, and have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland.

How to sprout oats at home

Having bought oats, it is recommended to let the seeds “get used” to the room temperature for several minutes, it is especially important if you are going to germinate the seeds in winter. A sharp temperature difference can adversely affect germination.

Do not try to germinate immediately a large number of grains - the shelf life of such a product is only 3 days in the refrigerator.It is better to prepare cereals as they are consumed.

The most important elements for oat germination are lighting, water, and temperature. Therefore, prepare a place in which there will be a temperature of about 23 degrees Celsius, there will be no drafts, and sunlight will not be direct. The window sill is most suitable in apartments, however, you can independently arrange the dishes with seeds in any other suitable place.

There are several available methods of germinating oats:

1. Rinse a small amount of seeds, about a handful, carefully under running water and pour into a clean jar. Pour the cereals with water at room temperature and keep them like this for 8 hours (it is not recommended to cover the jar with a lid). After the deadline, rinse the swollen seeds and place them on a saucer covered with a wet piece of cloth, cover the oats with the same wet handkerchief or gauze. In order for sprouted oats to be eaten, another 12-14 hours must pass. After this time, white “tails” of no more than 2 mm appear on the grains - this indicates that the seeds have accumulated the largest number of nutrients and can be included in your diet.
2. In order to slightly accelerate the process of seed germination, you can use the following method. Pour 3 tablespoons of washed oats into a small jar. Fill with water at room temperature (0.5 liters), cover with gauze and fix it with an elastic band or use a lid with frequent and small holes. Let it brew for 8 hours (for example, at night). In the morning, without opening the cans, pour out water, add a new one, gently shake the can, pour out again. Turn the jar upside down and set it on the device, such as drying for plates or spoons. Perform this procedure daily for 3-4 times. Already in the evening, you will notice how the sprouts begin to hatch. Put the seeds in a container and put in the refrigerator. Remember that you can eat sprouted oats only for 3 days!

Note!

Before you buy oats in a store, make sure the seeds are clean and firm. Seeds that have lain for a year are best suited, however, carefully look at the cereals for traces of rot - if you smell a pungent smell or you see mold - better refuse the purchase and look for another oat.

If you missed the moment, and the seeds already have greenish sprouts larger than 2 mm - in no case do not eat them! They become poisonous! Throw away and prepare new sprouted seeds.

Eating oats has some contraindications! Before you start treatment with this folk remedy, you need to seek the advice of a specialist. One of the most common diseases in which the use of sprouted grains is dangerous is:

• Kidney disease
• Gallbladder
• Hearts
• Liver

Some patients may experience individual intolerance, so before you start to germinate oats for yourself, find out about possible side effects.

Germinated seeds of such a healthy cereal as oats are a whole storehouse of useful substances that help to cope with many diseases. In order to use them in the diet daily, you need to properly produce the entire technology of their germination. Observing all of the above tips, you can improve your body, giving it even more strength for good deeds and magnificent acts!

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