Sprouts are a food to include in the diet of the whole family due to their countless nutritional benefits. Sprouts are the shoots produced by the seeds of cereals and legumes. They are considered a living food, the first step in the process that goes from when a seed begins its development (germinates) until it becomes a new plant. Germination is a completely natural process that occurs when the seed finds the right conditions of water, light, and temperature that make its development possible. The most well-known sprouts are those of soybeans, but the vast majority of sprouted cereals and legumes (as well as some vegetables) are suitable for human consumption. Peas, lentils, wheat, barley, chickpeas, rye, alfalfa. The curious thing, and what makes them a food with unique properties, is that sprouts have a higher nutritional value than the seed itself. As a general rule, sprouts contain a greater amount of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, enzymes, and proteins than their source seed. As if this were not enough, the germination process modifies some of those nutrients, highly concentrated in the seed, performing a kind of pre-digestion that makes them better tolerated and absorbed by the human body. This is the reason why they are suitable food for people of any age, including children and the elderly, and even for those with digestive issues. Cooking Recipes (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Chicken Breast and Peppers This is a very healthy dish, free of saturated fat. The roasted chicken breast is placed on a bed of wheat germ with alfalfa, topped with refried beans and fried peppers with olive oil, not forgetting a sauce. Quinoa Salad with Vegetables Quinoa is a very rich grain that contains protein and is very healthy. This quinoa recipe with lemon vinaigrette, vegetables, and raisins is delicious. Endive Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese An elegant and original salad. It can be used for a dinner or formal event. Chickpea Salad A nutritious chickpea salad with olives, tomato, and red onion. Ideal for a meal as a side dish or main course.