is your protein boosted sprout healthy?



Eating sprouts can not only promote good health but also like any fresh produce that is guzzled raw or lightly cooked, sprouts give rise to several foodborne diseases. Fresh produce including seeds and beans grow in humid and warm conditions. These conditions are best for bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and listeria, to thrive.

Over the past few years, many outbreaks of foodborne illness related to raw and lightly cooked sprouts have occurred, especially by Salmonella and E.coli. Fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps are some of the most common symptoms that occur 12 – 72 hours of infection.

Sadly, we can’t see or smell if bacteria are thriving in the food but fortunately, cooking kills harmful bacteria that can be thrived in sprouts.

People at higher-risk

People who are having weakened immune system such as children, the elder people, and pregnant women should avoid munching on any kind of raw or lightly cooked sprouts. If you belong to high-risk category people, cook your sprouts properly.

Tips to keep your sprouts safe

·         Buy only fresh sprouts, which were kept in a refrigerator.
·         Do not buy sprouts with a slimy appearance or musty smell.
·         Store your sprouts in a clean refrigerator at 40 degrees F or less.
·         Before handling raw sprouts make sure your hands are clean.
·         Wash sprouts thoroughly under running water before use.
·         Cooked sprouts can reduce the risk of food poisoning.
·         Avoid eating sprouts when you are dining away from home.




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