How everyone can grow veggies, anywhere, with Doug Evans (S7, E2)

Doug Evans, author of the best selling book, The Sprout Book, joins us today to explain how all of us can grow more of our own food, the easiest way possible. how he first got into sprouts out of necessity, but discovered he could grow trays of sprouts that provided all the nutrition he needed.We discuss how sprouts pack a huge nutritional punch, with boosted levels of antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber.Doug explains how the sprouting process unlocks natural plant defense chemicals that become medicinal for humans.Doug breaks down the difference between sprouts and microgreens, and we explain the best techniques for growing sprouts at home.Doug shares his favorite sprout varieties and how he incorporates them into his diet, including using chickpea sprouts in place of popcorn!Michelle offers 15 creative ways listeners can eat more sprouts, from adding them to eggs and baked goods to using them as salad toppings and garnishes. She also covers the 5 basic rules for growing healthy sprouts. If you want to unlock the health secrets of this often overlooked superfood, listen in to this episode.Detailed show notes for this episode: https://soulyrested.com/2023/11/06/how-to-grow-sprouts-with-doug-evans/Sponsors for this episode:Please check out these two amazing family-run companies who have invested into the podcast and who are small businesses I truly believe in:Find out more about an amazing source for sprouting tools and seeds (especially unique blends!), True Leaf Market, here: SoulyRested.com/seedsFind out more about Azure Standard, an independent food supply chain that is fixing a broken systems and providing high-quality food and other products to families across the United States, here: SoulyRested.com/azureUse code soulyrested10 for 10% off your first order of $50 or more, delivered to a drop near you. Go here to find your nearest drop location. Related Links mentioned in podcast:Dive into my FREE ecourse about sprouts right here: soulyrested.com/sproutsListen in to my talk with the wholistic nutritionist who recommended our diet should be 50% veggies: Season 5, Episode 8 (or go here: https://soulyrested.com/2023/05/30/the-most-important-thing-for-being-healthy-with-dr-jaime-schehr-s5-e8/)How and why to grow sprouts: https://soulyrested.com/2023/11/06/how-to-grow-sprouts-with-doug-evans/Find Doug Evans:Sprout Whiz on TikTokDoug Evans on instagramSign up for Doug's newsletter: thesproutbook.comDive into his new sprouting course: OneCommune.com/sproutsAnd grab Doug's best-selling book: The Sprout Book