Wheat Sprouts: Information
Wheat sprouts are very young wheat grass plants, collected just after the seeds begin to grow. The resulting plant will eventually yield the familiar wheat grain. Sprouts of wheat and many other plants (broccoli, oat, mung bean, clover, etc.) are consumed as health foods or in concentrated supplement form.
Health Benefits of Wheat Sprouts
Many people consume wheat and other sprouts for their high nutrient content. Wheat sprouts are lower in fat/protein than the seed was before germination, but generally have a higher B-vitamin content and a high water content.
Using Wheat Sprouts
Wheat sprouts> are available in sprout or concentrated supplement form. For supplements: use as directed.