Comments on: Sprout Salad and Smoky Guacamole

By: Choosing raw? « I Can Has Cook?

Choosing raw? « I Can Has Cook? — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:14:22 +0000

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By: tom

tom — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:48:24 +0000

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By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:56:27 +0000

Hi Gena,
I just researched an article by Gabriel Cousens (for those who may not know…a prominent raw foodist, MD and raw food author… who has created the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center..a living food retreat ).

In responding to Dr. Weils comments on legume sprouts, Cousens says that, although sprouts in the legume family, which include red clover and alfalfa, do contain minute amounts of toxins, overall they are a positive food source for people who are in good health because of their high nutritive value and enzymes…but should be eaten in moderation.

Here is a quote from the article:

The major toxins in legumes are hemagluttins which line the intestine and block protein and fat absorption and anti-trypsin factors which disrupt protein digestion, causing putrefaction and gas. Neither of these toxins are cancer producing. It is misleading and alarmist thinking to imply that all toxins are cancer producing. However, because the hemagluttins and anti-trypsin factors commonly found in legumes do disrupt the digestive process, I do not recommend eating raw legumes and immature sprouted legumes. Sprouting and rinsing some of the legumes seems to greatly reduce these digestive inhibitors so that some of them can be eaten in modest amounts, especially sprouted garbanzo beans (chick peas) and Chinese (Mung) bean sprouts, as well as alfalfa and clover sprouts. I have observed the digestibility of garbanzo and mung bean spouts, if eaten in small amounts, in hundreds of people.

Here is the ‘address’ for the whole article:http://www.newfrontier.com/asheville/sprouts.htm

By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:56 +0000

Gena, I posted the info on Susun weed and sprouts..and not bothering to proof my post…sent it as ‘Robert’..instead of Roberta

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:32 +0000

Gena, Dr. Weil says that all legume sprouts contain toxins. Red clover is a legume, and he does specifically mention them among the sprouts he says contain toxins.

I just discovered this today and am trying to research more about this on the internet.

Susun Weed, a well-known wise woman herbalist, also points out that no animal in nature will eat a plant until it grows it’s first leaves (which sprouts, of course, don’t)…I also just discovered this today.

I’ve been eating living raw food since 1980…so this info is unsttling to me..but compellling (although i disagree with Susun Weed on some points..her understanding of the natueal world and it’s ways is deep and potent to me.

Anyway, i’m off to do more research…on the internet..and ‘inner-net’ as welll!

By: elise

elise — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:58:34 +0000

btw, i keep forgetting to respond to your post on gina’s site. i just wanted to say, that as a runner and vegan, the most common question i get is “how you get enough protein?” – AHHHHH

oh, and fyi, the night before my half marathon, i went to a raw vegan restaurant with my sis. it was AMAZING. so poo-poo to those who think you cant adequately fuel yourself – and kick ass – without protein powders, supplements, etc.
the place is called alive, its in SF, and its so freakin good. maybe there is reason for you to travel west of chi-town after all??

By: Stefania (formerly The Veg Next Door)

Stefania (formerly The Veg Next Door) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:41:01 +0000

Love avocados and this dish looks simple and delish!

By: gina (fitnessista)

gina (fitnessista) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:29:31 +0000

that recipe looks incredible and i’m all over that smoky guac
thank you again for such an incredible guest post on my blog. it was so fascinating to read and had information that’s going to be very useful to many blog-reading athletes out there
hope you’re having a wonderful week!
xoxo

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:09:09 +0000

Hi Gena – The recipe looks delicious! I am new to sprouts, but have enjoyed what I’ve tried so far. I’d like to start sprouting myself. Where can you get beans and seeds to sprout? Is it sufficient to buy a bag of lentils or raw sunflower seeds from the grocery store and spout them, or are there special “sprouting” beans and seeds of a different quality?

Thanks for all your insightful posts!

By: Naomi (onefitfoodie)

Naomi (onefitfoodie) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:57:45 +0000

sSmokey guac-what a fabulous idea, Gena!!
fingers crossed for your raw adventures tomorrow!!