I'm so honored to have Doug Evans back! Doug is an early pioneer in the natural food industry and author of “The Sprout Book”, which contains 40 recipes + interviews with leaders in functional medicine and nutrition! Our conversation was specifically focused on FERMENTATION. Doug shared his expertise on growing nutrient-dense sprouts at home and how fermenting them unleashes even more vitamins. Learn how sprouts can be part of your daily diet and used as a survival food, vegetable, supplement, and potential medicine. This podcast provides valuable tips for beginners interested in sprouting as well as advanced techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a pioneer in the natural foods industry. Doug is the former co-founder of Organic Avenue, founder of Juicero, and pioneer of the sprouting movement. He has been channeling the power of sprouts and his transformative plans into “The Sprout Book”, advising tens of thousands of people on the ancient wisdom of sprouts as a food source. (00:00) - Intro (02:47) - Doug's journey: from streets to sprouts (06:54) - The power of sprouts: a nutritional revolution (12:09) - Sprouting and fermentation: a perfect pair (14:44) - The magic of fermentation (20:31) - Sprouting 101: a beginner's guide (25:47) - The philosophy of food: life or death decisions (26:54) - Identifying safe foods (27:10) - The dark side of food preservation (27:42) - Natural preservation: freezing and dehydration (28:27) - Sun drying: a natural dehydration technique (29:02) - Fermentation: a long-lasting preservation method (30:21) - The art of fermenting cabbage (31:47) - Sprouting in the South Pacific: a unique approach (36:13) - The power of meditation and mindfulness (39:31) - The benefits of sprouts (40:02) - Sprouting and fermentation: a powerful combination (40:30) - The importance of hydration and quality sleep (51:25) - Sprouts as medicine: the untapped potential