Lately, with the healthy-eating-focused leadership and example of my good friend, J, I have been trying to eat better. A lot better. While this past week off on vacation was a rough spot on my trek to success, these past two months have been stellar. Lots of chia seed smoothies, kombucha, plenty of low fat meats and fresh vegetables ... All have helped my mental clarity and energy levels. Mood food, let's call it. Combined with exercise, I've seen some positive results.
So, to take this health trek a step further, I've decided to grow my own organic chia sprouts. These can be eaten raw, added to a sandwich or salad ... anything you can use a sprout for I imagine these will be golden with. Chia sprouts, like the seed, are an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants.
Doing some research, I discovered there's some variance in how you can grow the sprouts. One blogger just grows them on a pie plate and covers them with a glass top. They seem to do well based on the photos. I've decided to go with organic soil designed for herbs and vegetables, organic chia seeds and a simple container. Regular indoor lighting is sufficient to get the plants growing. Once they have reached full green leaf, it's time to harvest and enjoy! With the seeds now planted, I'll update on their progress and share how they taste. "Spicy" is the word I saw used most.
So, to take this health trek a step further, I've decided to grow my own organic chia sprouts. These can be eaten raw, added to a sandwich or salad ... anything you can use a sprout for I imagine these will be golden with. Chia sprouts, like the seed, are an excellent source of vitamins and antioxidants.
Doing some research, I discovered there's some variance in how you can grow the sprouts. One blogger just grows them on a pie plate and covers them with a glass top. They seem to do well based on the photos. I've decided to go with organic soil designed for herbs and vegetables, organic chia seeds and a simple container. Regular indoor lighting is sufficient to get the plants growing. Once they have reached full green leaf, it's time to harvest and enjoy! With the seeds now planted, I'll update on their progress and share how they taste. "Spicy" is the word I saw used most.
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