Get ready to unravel the mysteries of sprouting and discover how sprouts can revolutionize your approach to food and well-being. Picture this: nestled within a tiny seed lies the blueprint for life itself, quietly waiting for the right moment to burst forth. Add a splash of water and a hint of sunlight, and these unassuming seeds awaken, transforming into vibrant sprouts teeming with life and health benefits. Today, I'm exploring the captivating world of sprouting with Doug Evans, the mastermind behind The Sprouting Company. If you're interested in uncovering the remarkable benefits of sprouts and how they can revolutionize your health and well-being, you won't want to miss this episode.  https://www.instagram.com/dougevans/ https://bengreenfieldlife.com/sproutingcompany Doug, an early pioneer in the natural food industry, wrote The Sprout Book, which I read during the COVID-19 quarantine. This book teaches you how to easily grow sprouts, microgreens, grasses, and much more. It also helps you discover the vast health benefits of sprouts, including improving the digestive process, increasing metabolic rate, boosting enzymatic activity, preventing anemia, aiding in weight loss, regulating cholesterol, reducing blood pressure, preventing neural tube defects, enhancing skin health, improving vision, supporting the immune system, and increasing usable energy reserves. https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/thesproutbook With over 30 years of experience, Doug's journey underscores what he calls "the transformative power of sprouts." In 2002, he co-founded Organic Avenue, one of the first exclusively organic plant-based retail chains in the country. He then created and founded Juicero, the first fresh, farm-to-glass automatic cold-press juicer, with the mission of bringing more fresh produce to the home. Today, he is helping people realize their health potential with The Sprouting Company, which my wife and I now use extensively to sprout foods from broccoli to alfalfa to lentils and more. https://bengreenfieldlife.com/sproutingcompany Doug's mission extends beyond providing sprouts; he's a beacon of knowledge on their nutritional benefits, making healthy eating and self-sufficiency in food production accessible to all. In this show, you'll explore topics like the best seeds for sprouting, the optimal daily intake of sprouts, the potential health risks associated with sprouting, proper storage methods, the best sprout recipes, and much more. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Who is Doug Evans?... 06:10 -Does blending sprouts activate cancer-fighting sulforaphane?...07:31 -How did Doug get into sprouts?...10:27 -What plant defense mechanisms could be harmful?...14:36 -How do you sprout properly?...21:04 -What are Doug’s favorite sprouts?...28:48 -What are Doug’s favorite recipes for sprouts?...33:47 -How do you preserve and store sprouts?...37:06 -What is The Sprouting Company and how is it solving sprouting problems?...39:51  Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/sproutingpodcast Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield #BenGreenfield #sprouts #garden #biohackingtips