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.

Mix of food bean sprouts - alfalfa, radish, clover in a bowl. Micro greens on white. Healthy eating. Top view.

Can You Eat Bean Sprouts Raw?

Published Nov,19 2018 | By Siddhi Camila Lama

Bean sprouting refers to the process of soaking beans in water, allowing them to set at room temperature and rinsing them once or twice a day until sprouts form.