How to Sprout Grains for Better Digestion

Part 2 of ‘The Art of Sprouting’ examines how soaking and sprouting grains can improve digestibility and nutrition.
How to Sprout Grains for Better Digestion
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Bestselling books such as “Wheat Belly” and “Grain Brain” suggest that modern wheat and other gluten-containing grains play a significant role in America’s current health crisis.

Refined grains are widely believed to contribute to inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and weight gain. Although improving grain production practices is important, not everyone can grow their own food—or wants to eliminate carbohydrates.
Alexandra Roach
Alexandra Roach
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Alexandra Roach is a holistic health practitioner, community herbalist, and master gardener. She studied sustainable food and farming and lives with her family on an off-grid permaculture homestead. Roach works as a journalist and author, and writes with a broad perspective on health, gardening, and lifestyle choices.