How to germinate wheat grain at home and how much to consume

Sprouted wheat contains a large amount of valuable vitamins and microelements. This product saturates the body with necessary substances and significantly improves human health. Therefore, many people are interested in how to germinate wheat. This is quite easy to do. However, to get the desired results, you need to follow a few guidelines.

Why is wheat sprouted?

Sprouts of seeds and grains are considered a real vitamin bomb. Sprouted wheat is a unique product.

Thanks to its systematic use, the following results can be obtained:

• strengthen the body's defenses;
• normalize and speed up metabolism;
• create a nutrient environment for beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and normalize stomach functions by activating the production of saliva and gastric juice;
• cleanse the body of cholesterol, toxins and toxic substances;
• improve heart function;
• prevent many diseases.

Selection of seed

To select grain for germination, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

1. Before purchasing a product, you should examine the packaging. There should be a mark on it that it is intended specifically for germination. At the same time, it is better to germinate winter wheat varieties.
2. When you purchase properly labeled grain, you can be sure that it has not been treated with chemicals or pesticides. Farmers lack such confidence when purchasing wheat. To get at least some guarantees, you should ask sellers for product certificates.
3. When purchasing wheat, you should pay attention to its appearance. The grains must be the same size. It is important that they are intact and dry. The wheat should not be damaged or wrinkled.

What do we need?

To germinate wheat, you need to prepare everything you need in advance. For this, in particular, you will need a special container.

Container for germination

It is recommended to use special containers or trays for planting grain. It is also permissible to germinate wheat in a pot. If there are holes at the bottom, they need to be covered with paper.This will prevent sprouts from growing through the bottom. A well-moistened substrate or fertilized compost should be placed at the bottom.

Soil preparation

The soil should not contain chemical components. Otherwise, they can cause serious harm to health. It is permissible to use organic substances as fertilizing. You can also germinate wheat without any soil at all.

Soak

To get a good harvest, you must first soak the grains in water. To do this, they should be washed in clean water and soaked in it for 10 hours. Then pour out all the water and soak the grains again for the same period of time.

When draining the water, you must pay attention to the appearance of the grains. Small roots should appear on them.

The necessary conditions

When germinating wheat, you should definitely decide on the location of the container. Wheat can be grown on a windowsill as it requires a fairly bright and warm place. However, the container should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The suitable temperature in the room should be +20 degrees.

How much can you germinate at one time?

The amount of wheat to be sprouted depends on the individual needs of the person. On average, people sprout 20-30 grams of dry grains. However, if there is a deficiency of fiber in the diet, the amount can be increased to 100 grams.

Instructions

There are many methods for planting wheat grains at home. Sprouts 1-2 millimeters in size are suitable for people to eat. However, to obtain greenery after germination of the seeds, they must be planted in the ground.

It is recommended to do the following:

1. When the sprouts reach 1-2 centimeters in length, they should be planted in a container with soil. An ordinary flower pot is suitable for this.When using regular containers, you need to make holes in it. Thanks to them, the soil will breathe. In addition, the liquid will not stagnate in the container. If there are no holes, there is a high probability of mold growth.
2. After selecting the required container, it must be filled with prepared soil. In this case, the upper quarter of the pot should remain free.
3. Then you need to lay the seedlings on the surface of the ground in an even layer.
4. Sprinkle the seeds with 1 centimeter of soil. Then you need to water the plantings well. However, you cannot fill the soil too much.
5. After watering, the container must be covered with foil. It needs to be fixed by bending the edges. It is recommended to make holes in several places with a fork.
6. Leave the foil for 2-3 days, then remove it. The seedlings will begin to stretch out. They need to be watered once a day in the morning and sprayed in the evenings. The grass will grow quite quickly. In just a week you will be able to enjoy the results of your work.

When is the product ready?

The plant germinates quite quickly. It doesn't take long to get sprouts. Within a day, wheat can be eaten. The most useful are cereals whose sprouts reach 2-3 millimeters in length.

What is it used with?

Any product can be beneficial or harmful. In order for wheat sprouts to give the desired effect, it is important to eat them correctly. In this case, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Try not to heat-treat wheat. Under the influence of elevated temperatures, beneficial properties decrease.
2. Chew the product thoroughly until a paste appears in your mouth. If this causes difficulties, the wheat should be ground using a blender or meat grinder.
3. It is recommended to introduce sprouts into the diet gradually. You should start with 1 small spoon.
4. It is not recommended to eat a lot of grains at one time. The daily norm is 2-3 tablespoons. Eating too much grain can cause stomach upset.
5. Grains should be consumed in the morning. This will help energize you for the whole day. If you eat the product before bed, insomnia may occur.
6. Before eating sprouted grains, they should be washed with water.
7. It is permissible to introduce grains into the diet of children from 14 years of age.
8. If you are allergic to gluten, you should avoid the product.
9. It is not recommended to combine wheat germ with royal jelly or goldenseal. Also, they should not be combined with dairy products.
10. Wheat grains are allowed to be eaten with nuts, cereals, salads, and cold soups.

Sprouted wheat does not have to be eaten in its pure form. It can be used to prepare various dishes. Salads, cocktails, and baked goods based on this product are especially useful.

Salad

To prepare a tasty and healthy salad, you need to take the following:

• 350 grams of wheat sprouts;
• 120 grams of ghee;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
• 2 tablespoons vinegar;
• spices – pepper and coriander;
• sugar;
• salt.

To prepare the salad, it is recommended to do the following:

1. Wash the wheat sprouts and boil for 5 minutes in boiling water.
2. Pour the grains into a deep container and sprinkle with spices.
3. Heat oil in a frying pan and add a little coriander.
4. Pour hot oil over the grains and mix thoroughly.
5. After a few minutes, add soy sauce and vinegar.

The salad can also be made from the following ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons wheat sprouts;
• 500 grams of cheese;
• 3 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds;
• 1 pear;
• 1 apple;
• 1 kiwi;
• 1 banana;
• 1/2 avocado;
• 4 small spoons of honey;
• juice of half a lemon.

Wheat grains need to be crushed using a meat grinder, fruits must be cut, and cheese must be grated. Mix all products thoroughly and add honey and lemon juice. The salad is perfectly digestible and quickly saturates the body with valuable substances.

You can also make beet salad. For this dish it is recommended to take the following ingredients:

• 0.5 cups of sprouted grains;
• 1 cup boiled and chopped beets;
• parsley;
• garlic;
• vegetable oil.

All ingredients must be crushed and mixed thoroughly. After this, they need to be seasoned with vegetable oil.

Porridge

To recharge your energy for the whole day, you can prepare flaxseed porridge. To do this, take 3 tablespoons of flaxseeds and soak them overnight. In the morning, beat the seeds and water with a blender to a paste. Sprouted wheat grains should be washed and added to the mixture. Beat all ingredients again. It is recommended to consume the vitamin product half an hour before the main meal.

You can also make delicious orange porridge. To do this you will need the following:

• 1 cup wheat sprouts;
• 1 tablespoon sugar;
• 1 pinch of chopped ginger;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 1 orange;
• butter.

Cocktail

You can make a healthy smoothie from sprouted wheat. To do this you will need the following components:

• 100 grams of sprouts;
• 50 grams of raisins;
• honey;
• water.

Grind all components using a blender. After which the drink will be ready for consumption. It will help you recharge your energy for the whole day.

To make a green smoothie, it is recommended to take the following:

• 5 tablespoons of sprouted wheat;
• 40 grams of lettuce leaves;
• 40 grams of parsley;
• 1 banana;
• 1 tablespoon honey;
• 100 milliliters of water.

All components must be mixed and blended with a blender to obtain the most homogeneous consistency.

Cookies with sprouts

Homemade baked goods with wheat sprouts have excellent taste. To prepare it you will need the following:

• 2 cups wheat sprouts;
• 50 grams of dried apricots;
• 50 grams of prunes;
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds;
• a handful of raisins.

All products must be ground using a meat grinder. You need to make flat cakes from the finished dough. If desired, you can additionally roll them in sesame seeds. Then place on a baking sheet and place in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes.

It is important to turn the tortillas over to the other side in time and place them back in the oven. The cookies undergo minimal heat treatment and therefore contain a large number of valuable ingredients.

Moonshine

Alcoholic drinks are difficult to classify as a healthy diet. At the same time, sprouted wheat is perfect for making strong natural moonshine.The finished drink will be of high quality and mild taste. There are a large number of recipes for wheat moonshine. For one of them you will need the following:

• 2.5 liters of sprouted grains;
• 6 kilograms of sugar;
• 100 grams of yeast;
• 500 milliliters of fermented baked milk.

To make moonshine, it is recommended to use wheat whose sprouts are longer than 2 centimeters. To make mash, mix warm water at a temperature of 60 degrees and sugar in a can. When the mixture has cooled slightly, you can add additional wheat and yeast to it.

Benefits and harms

Sprouted wheat is considered a very valuable product that has medicinal properties. For the product to be beneficial, you can use the following:

• sprouted grains, the length of the sprouts does not exceed 3 millimeters;
• green young shoots, the height of which is less than 20 centimeters.

As the grains germinate, they produce a lot of proteins. At the same time, the amount of carbohydrates is reduced, since they are actively involved in growth processes. The germ contains many valuable components. These include the following:

• vitamins of group B, A, E, PP, D;
• amino acids;
• micro- and macroelements - the most valuable substances include iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium;
• octacosanol - is a special oil that removes bad cholesterol from the body;
• polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Sprouted wheat is sold in health food stores.However, embryos have a limited shelf life. To be sure of the quality of cereals, it is recommended to germinate them yourself. This process does not take much time and does not require financial costs.

Despite its valuable composition, sprouted wheat has many contraindications. These include the following:

• children under 10 years of age;
• the period after surgical interventions and the rehabilitation stage;
• pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
• allergies, which are associated with intolerance to products containing gluten.

Also, doctors do not recommend consuming wheat sprouts at the stage of exacerbation of inflammatory pathologies.

Terms and conditions of storage

Wheat grains are stored well in plastic or glass containers with a lid. At the same time, the container cannot be tightly closed, otherwise the grain may suffocate. It is also not recommended to store the product without a lid, as it dries out quickly.

Cereals can be kept on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days. With longer storage there is a risk of loss of beneficial properties.

Sprouted wheat is a natural source of valuable substances - vitamins and minerals. With daily use of the product, it will be possible to saturate the body with everything necessary and eliminate many health problems. It is important to choose a quality product and strictly adhere to the rules for its use.