Let linseed germinate - how it works
If you want to eat seedlings of the flax seeds, you can easily let the seeds germinate at home. You need a few utensils for this. Here we give you instructions and explain about the superfood.
How to germinate flax seeds
You need two containers to germinate the flax seeds: one with and one without holes. Also have a spray bottle and a fine cotton cloth ready. If you like it a little nicer, you can also buy rung glasses with a mesh lid.
- Put the desired amount of flax seeds in the bowl without holes. For example, with two tablespoons of seeds, add 200 milliliters of water to the container. Soak the flax seeds in it for two hours .
- Cover the bottom of the holey bowl with the cotton cloth. It is used to allow excess water to drip off. Place a container for the outflowing liquid under the bowl.
- Once the flax seeds have softened, spread them over the cloth. Make sure to apply as thin a layer as possible.
- Place your container in a warm and bright place . The temperature there should be between 15 and 25 degrees. Make sure that direct sunlight is not too strong.
- Provide the flax seeds with some water in the morning and evening. A few splashes from the spray bottle are sufficient for this.
- Important: The seeds must be moist, but waterlogging must not occur.
- The seeds begin to germinate after a few days. Ten to twelve days later, when used correctly, the flax seeds have germinated completely.
Flax seeds are so healthy
Flax seedlings contain a particularly large amount of the healthy nutrients in the seeds.
- Flax seeds, for example, contain a whole range of fiber . These support digestion.
- The mucilage of the seeds produce a protective layer in the stomach. This not only extends the feeling of satiety, but also makes it easier for your body to process pathogens.
- Flax seeds also contain many omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential for a balanced diet.
- The small seeds provide the body with a whole lot of protein, magnesium, iron and zinc as well as vitamins B1, B6 and vitamin E.
- So they are considered anti-inflammatory and health-promoting for metabolism and the immune system.
