How do bean sprouts rank?

Peri · 08-24-2004, 12:38 AM

I really like bean sprouts. They are so full of water and they are such a great texture, they make a thirst quenching, crunchy snack.

I have also found that they and broccoli-slaw work well to replace noodles in some dishes.

I know that the broc is a good vegetable choice but I wonder if these sprouts (or any sprouts) are a smart choice for getting good food value out of my available carbohydrates.

What can you tell me about various sprouts and their value to me?

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-24-2004, 09:53 AM

Bean sprouts are small, immature shoots sprouted from a wide variety of seeds and beans including mung bean, soybean, lentil and alfalfa. Sprouts from mung been are most widely used and have been used for food since ancient times. These sprouts have nutrient value similar to asparagus and mushroom. They are salad vegetables high in phytonutrients and rich in fiber. They are great as a snack or in dishes and you can check out www.atkins.com for recipes that include bean sprouts.

08-24-2004, 12:38 AM	#1
Peri Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 218 Gallery: Peri WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 04	How do bean sprouts rank? I really like bean sprouts. They are so full of water and they are such a great texture, they make a thirst quenching, crunchy snack. I have also found that they and broccoli-slaw work well to replace noodles in some dishes. I know that the broc is a good vegetable choice but I wonder if these sprouts (or any sprouts) are a smart choice for getting good food value out of my available carbohydrates. What can you tell me about various sprouts and their value to me?

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08-24-2004, 09:53 AM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Bean sprouts are small, immature shoots sprouted from a wide variety of seeds and beans including mung bean, soybean, lentil and alfalfa. Sprouts from mung been are most widely used and have been used for food since ancient times. These sprouts have nutrient value similar to asparagus and mushroom. They are salad vegetables high in phytonutrients and rich in fiber. They are great as a snack or in dishes and you can check out www.atkins.com for recipes that include bean sprouts.