Sprout Nutrition: Health Benefits of Alfalfa & Bean Sprouts

Sprouts from alfalfa, beans, and lentils are nutrient-dense powerhouses. Learn the best way to store alfalfa sprouts for freshness and find out the nutritional differences between raw and cooked bean sprouts for your diet.

How to Eat Alfalfa Sprouts

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maude Coffey

Alfalfa sprouts, usually eaten raw, can be dangerous to consume if you are pregnant, a child or elderly, due to the dangers of salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you prepare raw sprouts correctly, you can reduce your risk of food-borne illness.

Maude Coffey retired after 10 years working as a professional body modification artist in the tattoo industry. She is certified in principles of infection control and blood-borne pathogens. Coffey received additional training and classes, such as anatomy, jewelry standards and aftercare, from the Association of Professional Piercers. Coffey aims to educate about safe tattooing and piercing practices while writing for various websites.