Alfalfa
Juicy Trivia
Alfalfa sprouts are packed full of vitamins and minerals, and therefore one of the most nutritionally concentrated sprouts. They been used in chinese medicine for thousands of years. In Arabic alfalfa actually means 'father of plants'?
Juice or Smoothie?
Juice: Alfalfa can be quite strong to taste so always combine it with other juices. It works particularly well with carrot juice and a small bit of apple to sweeten.
Juicy Benefits
Alfalfa contains vitamin K which is a vital ingredient for blood clotting. Alfalfa sprouts have a high concentration of phytochemicals which may help in aiding in the prevention of diseases such as cancer osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases.
Research
In a 1987 there was a clinical study published in the Atherosclerosis journal, whereby fifteen patients with hyperlipoproteinemia (high blood cholesterol levels) were given forty grams of alfalfa seeds three times a day for two months. No other changes were made to the patients' diets. At the end of the study, the patients' saw an average 17% decrease in their overall plasma cholesterol levels and an 18% decrease in their LDL (the so-called bad cholesterol) levels. After the patients stopped eating alfalfa, all of their blood cholesterol levels rose again. The researchers concluded that adding alfalfa to the diet on a daily basis could help normalize blood cholesterol levels.
Vitamins, Minerals and Extras
Vitamins A, B1, C, and K.
Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Potassium and Magnesium.
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Disclaimer
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