Edible plant Seeds as Food

The author of this book dedicated the greatest part of her career to research practical application and teaching of plant biology and nutritional value of plant- based foods. This book unlike many popular books and publications that deal with the subject of healthy nutrition delves deeper into the science behind the widely known truths and myths about healthy nutrition and provides a broader perspective and a wealth of information both practical and theoretical about various species of edible plant seeds and their effects on the human body. The author takes the reader on a journey through the metabolic and physiological processes that take place inside the body from the most basic concepts through to the specific roles that particular substances such as vitamins minerals and enzymes play in chemical reactions at the cellular level.Starting from the simple facts that each seed holds all the energy and nutrients that the future plant needs to grow and develop and that edible seeds provide us with living bioavailable nutrients that nourish and protect our wellbeing the author builds a convincing case that edible plant seeds and sprouts (germinated seeds) represent a highly beneficial food that merits inclusion in our everyday menus.The second chapter provides comprehensive descriptions properties nutrition data health benefits and preparation suggestions for 48 species of cereals pseudocereals legumes (pulses) oilseeds and other edible plant species in order to provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of the characteristics and potential benefits of each species.The third part of the book is dedicated to sprouts and sprouting and provides a simple set of instructions for home sprouting and an overview of most common species of seeds that can be sprouted in the home setting.Written in plain language well illustrated and supported by practical examples and advice this book can be read as a whole or used as a handy reference manual to be consulted whenever the need arises – it will certainly be of interest to all those interested not just in the Hows but also the Whys of healthy nutrition.