Adding Alfalfa to Your Diet
Alfalfa is available in the form of a tablet or powdered supplements, and it can also be used to brew tea.
It is difficult to suggest a safe or effective dose of lucerne seeds, leaves, or extract because there is so little human research on the subject.
Herbal supplements are not strictly regulated by the FDA, so make sure you do your homework and purchase from a reliable supplier, ideally one that encourages independent third-party testing of its goods.
Alfalfa can also be consumed as sprouts to add it to your diet. Alfalfa sprouts can be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways, such a salad or sandwich.
You can get them at your closest healthy food store or sprout them at home.
- Add 2 tablespoons of alfalfa seeds to a bowl or sprouted and cover them with twice the amount of cool water
- Soak it overnight or for 8-12 hours
- Drain and rinse the sprouts well with cool water. Drain them again, removing as much water as possible.
- Store the sprouts out of direct sunlight and at room temperature for 3 days. Rinse and drain them every 8-12 hours.
- On the fourth day, take the sprout to an area with indirect sunlight to allow for photosynthesis.
- Your sprout will be ready on the 5th or 6th day
Ensure safe storage and care to avoid any form of bacterial contamination.