Sprouting

Are sprouts really the most powerful food for cancer prevention and longevity? Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter Jenna Fuhrman are joined by sprouting pioneer Doug Evans to explore one of the most overlooked superfoods: sprouts. In this episode, they unpack the science behind why sprouts may be the most powerful food for cancer prevention, gut health & longevity, and how growing your own food can transform not only your health, but your mindset and connection to nature. Get Dr. Fuhrman's favorite sprouter here: References: Fouad AA, Rehab FM. Effect of germination time on proximate analysis, bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) sprouts. Acta Sci Pol Technol Aliment 2015, 14:233-246. Guo X, Li T, Tang K, Liu RH. Effect of germination on phytochemical profiles and antioxidant activity of mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata). J Agric Food Chem 2012, 60:11050-11055. Ebert AW, Chang C-H, Yan M-R, Yang R-Y. Nutritional composition of mungbean and soybean sprouts compared to their adult growth stage. Food Chemistry 2017, 237:15-22. Mubarak AE. Nutritional composition and antinutritional factors of mung bean seeds (Phaseolus aureus) as affected by some home traditional processes. Food Chemistry 2005, 89:489-495. Erba D, Angelino D, Marti A, et al. Effect of sprouting on nutritional quality of pulses. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 2019, 70:30-40. Fahey JW, Zhang Y, Talalay P. Broccoli sprouts: an exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1997, 94:10367-10372.

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Sprouting is an episode from Eat to Live by Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman.

This episode is 56:55 long.

This episode was published on May 21, 2025.

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