Sprouts have been the craze of salad bars. Dozens--probably hundreds--of salad varieties are actually mixed with these greenies. A major reason why they are added is because they are packed with nutrients. Now, there may be more reasons to add them to your salad.
Recent studies show that certain sprouts have curative properties and can protect us against diseases. Some of these functions are are controlling hot flashes and reducing bad cholesterol in our bloodstream.