Alphalpha. Bought some today. what is it for???

[Branster]

I understand you can sprout it and eat it but have no idea what is it good for?
Anyone using it? And how do you eat yours?!

[Fran1]

errrm why did you buy it?

I have no idea by the way sorry!

[Branster]

because i heard of it and thought the name sounds interesting! I know

these are seeds. are they suppossed to be full of some nutrients or something?

[Fran1]

I am sorry i really have no idea!

[marthamoo]

Is it alfafa?

[vict17]

never heard of it - have you googled it?

[Branster]

must be alfaalfa then! can't be bothered to go downstairs in the kitchen to check.
no forgot to google it. will do that now!!

[marthamoo]

like this?

[piffle]

alfalfa sprouts like cress, very nie, my dd and ds call them grass

[JanH]

moo is right, it's alfalfa.

A Recipe (they're thin on the ground!)

[Branster]

thanks moo! fancy that! you can use it in salads and stuff!

apparently: Alfalfa is a plant, which has been used for centuries. The word AL - FAL - FA means, ?father of all foods?. It's no wonder that it is a natural resource of natures nutrients.
Got that from google

[Branster]

and:
Alfalfa contains protein and vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Nutrient analysis demonstrates the presence of calcium, potassium, iron, and zinc.


Nothing magic about it then!!! I suppose I better start srouting since I bought them now. How dissapointing...I imagined it to be some great cleanser/energizer whatever stuff.

[marthamoo]

I've never eaten it - I imagine it's a bit like beansprouts? Let us know what it's like.

[piffle]

branster you need mung beans

[Branster]

what is mung beans piffle? do they exist or are you just trying to get me all excited??

[Branster]

whey- hey!! Look at this:

The Father of all Foods" - Alfalfa is so named because it contains just about everything the body needs for survival. Alfalfa rejuvenates the system, detoxifies and enriches the liver, assists in weight loss, purifies the blood, aids digestion and acts as a general tonic. Alfalfa contains all known vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, selenium and zinc. A superfood - fresh, young, organic and it tastes delicious - no wonder it is so powerfully described.


And this:
MUNG BEANS
Mung beans are usually associated with Chinese stir frys, but sprouted they are absolutely delicious raw, tasting rather like young peas straight from the pod. Mung beans are a wonderful blood and liver cleanser and are soothing to the digestive system. They are high in amino acids, iron, potassium and Vitamins A, C and E. They are a great energy boost.

here's the link:
{http://www.sproutingseeds.co.uk/currentrange.htm\sproutingstuff}

[Branster]

Try the link again
{http://www.sproutingseeds.co.uk/currentrange.htm\here}

[Branster]

thsi time it'll work!!
there!