Natural health: Sprouting beans and spray vitamins

Sprouting your own is a great idea. The sprouting phase of a seed represents the greatest vitality in the life cycle of that plant, says Megan Sheppard.

Q. I have recently started to include bean sprouts and alfalfa sprouts in my diet. I seem to have more energy but would like to start sprouting my own as they are expensive to buy.

Which are the best beans for sprouting and is there any risk to sprouting your own?