Sprouting 101: How much seeds should I put in my sprouting container? There is no absolute correct answer to this question as we can use any container for sprouting and our jar is just making it simpler. The golden rule of optimal sprouting seeds number is whenever it covers the bottom of the container (see… Read more
Plant Protein VS Animal Protein Protein is an essential part of the diet. It helps to build, repair, and maintain the body’s structures. Foods derived from plants and animals can both provide protein, but there are some differences. Characteristic of Plant Protein (such as Bean, Grain, Corn, Sprouts, Quinoa & Pea): No cholesterol High dietary… Read more
Who is meal prepping today? To have more veggies are always good for you, and adding a salad jar to your lunch is the easiest thing to do! Sprouts salad jar with fruits and pasta is yummy and healthy, simply put your fav dressing on the bottom and put any veggies you like to stack… Read more
The Detox Ability of Broccoli Sprouts Summer is almost gone and the air quality will be worse as northern winds are carrying particles from nearby industrial Guangdong to Hong Kong. In October last year, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified air pollution as a group 1 carcinogen. This puts air pollution… Read more
Compared to a lot of places, Hong Kong is relatively hot and humid. This may affect the growth of sprouts and make your sprouts quality drop dramatically. We have to drain our sprouts very thoroughly especially if we are not sprouting at the place with air conditioner turned on. Fortunately, we can still grow… Read more
Broccoli sprouts on preventing and treating hair loss In Japanese supermarkets, broccoli sprouts are usually packaged in palm size and sold in vegetable counters. They are always mixed in salads or paired with meats and are very commonly seen on Japanese dining tables. But do you know that broccoli sprouts are also effective in preventing… Read more
Have you ever wonder how will your sprouts taste before growing them? Here is a quick guide to the taste of 6 commonly grown spouts: Adzuki bean sprouts: The beans themselves are very sweet. When they sprout, they form fine, grass-like sprouts that have a nutty taste. Alfalfa sprouts: One of our favourite. They… Read more
Did you get your skin tanned during summer? As much as we enjoy sunshine, we have to remember that excessive UV can hurt your skin and hair cells, that’s why it’s important to help your skin to recover after sunbathing. Today we will introduce 7 food that contains antioxidants which help prevent your skin from… Read more
How much water do my sprouts need? Water is an essential element for every plants and the three main steps of sprouting that involves water are soaking, rinsing and draining. We start our sprouting journey from soaking our seeds. Soaking properly wakes our seeds up but soaking too long kills them. That’s why we have… Read more
