Adding on to Debbie's question

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm a newbie as well and have been procrastinating getting started.

A while ago I got the advice to start with the easysprouter if not

some simple mason jars.

One more question before I start is the quality of the soil. I'd be

doing this for health benefits so what is the best way to ensure that

i'd be growing maximally nutritious sprouts?

TIA!

Alan

>

> Hi Everybody!

>

> I am new to the raw scene and have been trying to get it together

to

> go this route in eating.. Have been heavy most of my life and just

> recently started concentrating on my health. Figured it was about

> time since I have lived 48 years of very unhealthy living. Eating

> anything just about but the good things for me.

>

> Now wanting to lose weight, get healthier to be able to stick

around

> long enough to see my grandkids grow I am now on your site trying

to

> learn...

>

> I pretty much have juicing down and just learning how to sprout...

> now I think I need some guidence on like how to figure a meal plan

> for a day, week etc... how to make transitions... what sprouts go

> better together, how to store sprouts herbs, veggies for the longer

> staying power? Ideas on what to do with the fiber stuff after

> juicing... I hate to waste it seems like it would be good for

> something.. but living in an aptI just don't see much I can do with

> it yet....

>

> Starting an exercise routine of mostly walking for cardio.. will be

> doing my Gazzelle on bad days or days ZI just don't want to get

> outside early. Also will be doing weight training... so got that

part

> down... Like I said organization is my best start I think.. Feeling

> kind of like I am floundering...

>

> I am 48 Female, living in Dallas, TX. three grown kids that have

> flown the coupe, 5 grandkids all boys.. A wonderful man who I am

> trying to transition to at least half raw.... We both are heavy...

>

> OK where do I start?? those of you who have lost weight... Where

did

> you start? What would you tell a newbie? Any secrets to doing

things

> better? Easier? Can you show pics of your sprouting areas?? storage

> etc??

> Thanks for any help

> Debbie aka gypsi aka aromaticwings

[Guest guest]

Alan,

One of the beauties of growing sprouts is that you do not need soil -- just

water and air and, of course, sprouting seeds.

Most people start with alfalfa sprouts -- these are not my favorite, so I don't

even bother with them. My favorites are broccoli, radish, fenugreek, lentils,

and garlic chive. I grow others as well for variety, but these are my

favorites.

All add different nutritious elements; all 'round, I'd say broccoli is the most

nutritious.

If you're just getting started, you might find that your local health food store

sells small packets of sprouting seeds, so you can see what you like. Once

you are sprouting regularly, you will likely want to purchase by mail/Internet

in

larger quantities.

Once you have these sprouts growing, you might want to try your hand at

those that require soil.

As you get started, ask other specific questions here. I think you will find

that

many folks with diverse experiences will be ready with suggestions. And

check previous messages as I think you will find many to be still quite timely.

Make it a Sprouting Day!

Jeanie

>

> Hi,

>

> I'm a newbie as well and have been procrastinating getting started.

> A while ago I got the advice to start with the easysprouter if not

> some simple mason jars.

>

> One more question before I start is the quality of the soil. I'd be

> doing this for health benefits so what is the best way to ensure that

> i'd be growing maximally nutritious sprouts?

>

> TIA!

> Alan