2007-03-19 06:02:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Most people don't have problems with sprouts, however they can be a risk for a few. The conditions under which sprouts are grown- a warm, moist environment- are ideal for the growth of pathogens and attempts to treat seeds with chlorine to eradicate contaminants have proven ineffective.
It is quite apparent that many consumers are still not aware of the risks associated with the consumption of raw sprouts. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems should avoid raw sprouts altogether.
Healthy adults should follow these guidelines:
Buy only refrigerated sprouts; avoid dark or slimy sprouts.
Refrigerate sprouts at home.
Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling raw sprouts, and
Rinse sprouts thoroughly before eating to remove surface dirt. Do not use soap or other detergents.
See the FDA Consumer article Questions Keep Sprouting About Sprouts http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/199_sprt.html
2007-03-19 06:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hydrogen Peroxide.
Believe it or not - if you read the label it even talks about being a mouth rinse. Take only a cap-full and swish it around in your mouth for as long as you can stand the foam. I have been able to work up to 30 seconds - and that seems to be enough.
Do this about once a week and maybe even the night after you eat sprouted grains or beans and it should eliminate the bacteria that inflames your cold sores. You might even want to apply some directly to your lips and around your mouth to be extra sure that things are covered. But be careful, especially if you have chapped lips.
I originally saw this in one of those forwarded e-mails - and had suffered so much I was willing to try anything - AND IT WORKS!!!
2007-03-19 06:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do not eat sprouted grains or beans. It will cause you to get cold sores !
2007-03-19 06:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Dalton K 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure it's cold sores? Cold sores are Herpes, not an allergic reaction. The next time you get these sores, see your doctor immediately to rule out Herpes and get put on medication if it is. If it's just a rash, then you can pretty much say it's an allergic reaction.
2007-03-19 06:11:22 · answer #4 · answered by 2Beagles 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
oh, dear. I eat boatloads of grains with no problems. Are you sprouting your own, using organic seeds? If not, you could be reacting to a pesticide residue. I can't think what else would cause that. Have you tried sprouted sunflower seeds, fenungreek, chickpeas, lentils, or other sprouts?
2007-03-19 06:07:25 · answer #5 · answered by beebs 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Before or while eating them, take a supplement of L-Lysine. This is an amino acid that prevents the responsible virus from being able to multiply. Really great for preventing or at least reducing cold sores.
Aleve cream also works very well on them when you do get them. It's expensive, but one of the few things I'll say is worth it.
2007-03-19 06:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Perhap's you're allergic. I'm not sure though.
2007-03-19 06:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Saraculture13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat them.
2007-03-19 06:06:12 · answer #8 · answered by surffsav 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat them!!!
2007-03-19 06:14:01 · answer #9 · answered by skater chick 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe you have herpes
2007-03-19 06:06:42 · answer #10 · answered by hotsauce919rr 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋