One of the most important components of sprouted grains is the fiber, because it isn't digested and can increase the variety of bacteria in the gut.
Research shows that people who follow the Mediterranean Diet — which is high in fiber from foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds — have an increased number of bacterial species (biodiversity) in their guts compared to people who follow a Western diet, which is significantly lower in fiber.
In grains, phytate is located in the bran with the majority of the phosphorus found in any one food bound to it. Iron and zinc absorption is impaired in the presence of phytate, which can increase your risk of being deficient in these minerals.
The sprouting process breaks down antinutrients like phytate while the amount of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber is higher, leading to better digestibility.
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