New Delhi. Keeping yourself healthy and energetic in today’s fast-paced life has become a challenge. People often experience fatigue and lethargy due to poor lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits. Health experts believe that morning breakfast determines the energy for the whole day. In this context, high protein sprouts salad is an excellent and healthy option, as it not only provides instant energy but also helps in staying active for a longer period of time.
Sprouted moong and gram are considered a treasure of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein. The complex carbohydrates and fiber present in them are digested slowly, due to which the blood sugar level does not increase suddenly and the body continues to get energy. After the process of germination, the nutritional value of these grains increases manifold. Making this salad does not require any special cooking skills, and can be prepared in just five to seven minutes.
One cup sprouted moong and black gram, one finely chopped onion, one tomato, one cucumber, green chilli, and green coriander. Apart from this, lemon juice, chaat masala, black pepper powder and rock salt as per taste.
First of all wash the sprouts thoroughly. If there is difficulty in digesting raw sprouts, they can be steamed for 2 minutes. Then mix all the chopped vegetables and sprouts in a large bowl. After this add chaat masala, salt, lemon juice and green coriander as per your taste and mix well. You can also add some roasted peanuts or paneer pieces to it for crunch.
According to health and nutrition experts, consuming this salad daily strengthens the muscles and along with controlling weight, it also increases the metabolism of the body. Additionally, it keeps the stomach full for a longer period of time due to its low calories and high fiber content, which reduces the desire to eat unhealthy things. This is an ideal breakfast for those doing desk jobs in the digital age.
