A bowl on a dark stone countertop full of a melange of sprouted beans, lentils, and other legumes - Tatiana Bralnina/Shutterstock With rising grocery costs, it can literally pay to grow your own food.

So I’ve been looking at all those jars of grains and beans sitting pretty on my shelf with new light during sequestration. How can I use these key foods in new ways? Also, with so much in the media ...

Sprouted grains and lentils are making their way onto grocery store shelves and popping up in our favorite healthy cereals and baked goods. Sprouting is the act of taking a grain or lentil — which are ...

Choose seeds that have been packaged for fresh sprouts. Food grade seeds have been tested for salmonella and E. coli. You can ...

Choosing the best seeds for sprouting is one of the best ways to grow something green (and delicious!) indoors. But if you’re new to sprouting, don’t fret! You won’t need extensive seed knowledge or ...

From Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of "Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients That Fuel Brainpower, Boost Weight Loss, and Transform Your Health": "Long abused, boiled, and received with frowns, the Brussels sprout ...

Grow your own nutritious sprouts at home! Follow our step-by-step guide to enjoy fresh, healthy sprouts as a delicious addition to any meal. Today, I'm thrilled to share with you one of my favorite ...

Crunchy and cooling, sprouts are an all-star ingredient in everything from banchan and bánh xèo to California veggie sandwiches. They’re also surprisingly easy to grow at home. While the idea of ...

Now that the holidays are over, things may be settling down a bit. One might have the time to pursue a new hobby or explore new interests. The kitchen may ...

During early germination, water uptake activates metabolic pathways that stimulate the production of hydrolytic enzymes like ...