What benefits do microgreens have?
Some studies have shown that microgreens have anti-cancer, anti inflammatory benefits. Red Cabbage alone has 6 times the amount of Vitamin C and 69 times the amount of vitamin K as a microgreen. Eating an ounce of Broccoli Microgreen is like eating a pound and half of raw broccoli. Our Wellness Mix has Cabbage, Broccoli and Kale, this mix has a high concentration of sulforaphane which has been shown to have anti cancer and anti inflammatory properties.
Here are a few excerpts from Medical Medium book Life Changing Foods: Microgreens are packed with nutrients like Vitamin A, B, mineral, trace minerals, disease reversing compounds and phytochemicals. High in mineral salts Microgreens support the brain function with amino acids and enzymes. Helps to strengthen and and rejuvenate neurons.
Microgreens have more than 60 trace minerals, including iron, iodine, magnesium, selenium. They can also help stave off infections and unwanted cell growth.
What is the best way to eat Microgreens, cooking them affects many of the properties mentioned above. Eating them raw is best, you can eat them on a salad, sandwich, eggs, hash brown omelet, for a quick side salad grate some radish, carrot, cucumber with a little lime or lemon vinaigrette. Takes just a few minutes and you have a highly nutritious packed salad. Microgreens can be added to any smoothie as well.