Raw vs boiled sprouts: Which is better?

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Sprouts are obtained from the germination of foods like beans, peas, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Explaining that they are nutritionally packed with vitamins and minerals, Dr Eileen Canday, HOD, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, says, “The process of sprouting increases the nutrient profile by improving the bioavailability of nutrients and the digestibility.” Since sprouts are rich in fibre, they help in blunting post-prandial blood sugar levels. Dr Canday quotes research that has suggested that sprouts may also help with increasing the ‘good cholesterol’ that is the HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) levels in the body, which promoted health.