The Organic Market and Café

Alfalfa Seed

$39.00 per kg

Description

Most popular due to its great taste and extremely rich source of chlorophyll and magnesium. Alfalfa sprouts contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals which can protect us against disease such as pancreatic, colon and leukaemia cancers, osteoporosis, fibrocystic breasts tumours, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular disease and symptoms associated with PMT and menopause.

If you are trying to give up smoking, alfalfa sprouts are a good food to eat, due to it being an alkaline food. Research has shown that alkaline foods reduce the amount of nicotine depleted in the urine which reduces cravings. 

Great texture in sandwiches, salads and omelettes - not to mention an easy snack to grab and munch on straight from your sprouter. Alfalfa is really a member of the pea family, making it a legume. It is indeed a remarkable plant as it can be planted anywhere in the world, at any time of the year, regardless of temperature and climate and it harvests in only 7 days. Alfalfa sprouts derived from alfalfa seeds. They are white and thread-like, with tiny green tops. Its juice tastes mild and can be easily mixed with any other juices. Alfalfa sprouts juice contains a myriad of valuable nutrients such as calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc. This is the only plant that supplies the full range of vitamins, from vitamin A, B complex (even B12), C, E to K. Alfalfa sprouts placed in indirect sun for a couple of days before harvesting, even produce nutritious blood-healing chlorophyll. The wide range and high concentration of so many compounds present in alfalfa sprouts juice make this plant highly nutritive. Anti-oxidant rich: Alfalfa sprouts is the top source of anti-oxidant among all vegetables. By drinking this juice regularly, it could prevent untold number of degenerative diseases. Some examples are heart disease, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and even cancer. Arthritis: A compound in alfalfa sprouts inhibits inflammation, making this plant highly beneficial for arthritis sufferers. High blood pressure: Eat your way out of high-blood pressure with this plant that contains something magical that helps lower blood pressure. Immune booster: Drinking alfalfa sprouts juice regularly will greatly boost your immune function as it increases the activity of your natural killer cells. Leukemia: Recent studies also suggested that an amino-acid called L-canavanine, may be a natural agent that is effective to fight leukemia. Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol: The active components in alfalfa have been tested to lower LDL cholesterol accumulation in the liver. Short-sightedness: A study shows that this juice may also be responsible in the treatment of short-sightedness. Ulcers of the intestine: This highly nutritive juice is also very gentle and healing for patients with ulcers in the intestine. Caution Individuals who have or are at risk for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should avoid or limit alfalfa consumption. Though not proven in human, this juice may induce or worsen this condition. No matter how good anything is, remember moderation always. Never overdo by overdosing.

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EASTER - Good Friday 29th March
There will not be any deliveries on this day....apologies for any inconvenience caused. The shop and café will be open usual hours for CLICK & COLLECT.