People make use of its sprouts, leaves, and seeds. Alfalfa was primarily used as livestock feed, but it has also been used medicinally.
In this video, ThymeMagazineOnline gives a run-down of the health benefits that alfalfa microgreens offer.
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Fittingly called the "King of all Foods," alfalfa contains numerous vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, such as:
One cup (33 g) of alfalfa sprouts contains fiber, which has a gram of protein and a gram of carbs. The plant is also rich in bioactive compounds like alkaloids, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogens, and saponins.
Compared with other plants, alfalfa contains more amino acids and protein. With all these nutritious properties, it's no surprise that the use of alfalfa go back as far as 1300 B.C. (Related: Alfalfa as human food: A rich source of nutrients, it is consumed as a tea, herb, supplement and now as flour.)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, alfalfa leaves are used to relieve ulcers and to stimulate the appetite. Indian Ayurvedic Medicine has used alfalfa to relieve arthritis, ulcers, and water retention. Colonial Americans used alfalfa to fight menstrual problems, scurvy, and urinary problems.
In modern times, alfalfa continues to be beneficial. Here are some of the most common benefits that you can enjoy from alfalfa:
Alfalfa, which is loaded with nutrients in such a tiny and delicious package, can be incorporated into your diet through various ways. You can take alfalfa supplements, which can be in powdered form, or you can take it as a tablet or drink it as a tea.
Since only a handful of human studies have focused on alfalfa extract, seeds, or leaves, there's no exact recommendation for a safe or effective dose. Always buy herbal supplements from a reputable manufacturer.
Add more alfalfa to your diet by adding it in salads or sandwiches. You can buy alfalfa microgreens from health food stores or sprout them at home.
To sprout alfalfa, you will need:
Steps:
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