Shoots for your moss

Are you one of those parents who care about the health and healthy development of their child? If yes, so much the better! If you're like me, your child is probably already tired of eating the traditional cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers. And with good reason! Wouldn't you like to present him with something that will delight him while being consistent with his health? The time has come for you to discover the shoots and germinations.

For anyone who doesn't have children at home, don't feel left out. The following is aimed at adults and children alike. It's not because your growth is complete that you no longer need good nutrients, on the contrary!

What is a shoot, what is germination?

First, let's explain the terms. Germination is the initial stage of a plant's life. This is the moment when it comes out of its dormancy and becomes active to ultimately form a mature plant. This first stage of life is activated thanks to water and a humid, but well ventilated environment.

The stage following germination is the young shoot. Unlike the sprouted seed, the shoot, depending on the variety, is resplendent green. The shoot lives on soil and grows by means of a new root.

Like him, they grow

Unlike vegetables you buy in the grocery store or at the market, shoots and sprouts grow in your home. Inside your kitchen. This tiny plant will gain your child's full attention from the moment they can learn to grow it themselves and see it grow before their amazed eyes.

Like him, the shoot or germination will grow very quickly. One day the seed wakes up. The next day, a tiny germ is already trying to break through its shell. A few days later, your child will come home from school and run to the window to see his sprouts, which he has taken care of so carefully, ready to eat. If they are up to his standards, he might even steal a few along the way!

Less is more

For vegetables on the child's plate, less is more can be very pleasant, for him and for you. Especially if he has the appetite of a bird. Although he loved the shoots and germinations, his belly is full after two bites! No worries, less is more.

Indeed, at the start of its life, the small plant has an incredible concentration of nutritional values. Vitamins and minerals are found in greater proportions than in the mature plant. For example, 20g of broccoli sprouts is equivalent to 200g of broccoli florets. On your child's plate, it makes all the difference.

In its belly too it will make a big difference since the shoots and germinations are highly more digestible, given their stage of life, than the mature plant. There are more enzymes that will help your digestive system. There are also proteins, lipids and carbohydrates in their simpler, therefore more digestible, form. If everything is more easily and quickly digested, the absorption of nutrients and their availability to the whole body will be increased.

It all starts with quality seed

As with any project, you have to start off on the right foot. The same goes for your shoots and germinations. Choose Abenaki seeds to germinate. They are organic and come from eco-responsible and sustainable agriculture. Choose from a wide selection and discover their distinct flavors and health benefits.

An even faster alternative

Did you run out of time to make your sprouts and sprouts (or did your child eat them all)? No problem, the Abénakis company also offers you the turnkey version. Find a wide variety of ready-to-eat sprouts and sprouts. They will keep for about a week in your fridge and will be an ideal addition to your small indoor garden.

This text was written by the mother of a 6 year old girl who loves sprouts and germinations!