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MICRO FACTS
What Are Microgreens?
Microgreens are the earliest stage of a vegetable plant’s development after the sprouting / germination stage. So yes, broccoli microgreens and the thick stocked leafy green we all know and love are the same plant - they are just harvested at different stages of their growing cycle.
Microgreens are “living foods” or "growing foods" – Purposefully utilized and harvested during their most nutritious and delicious state.
Microgreens Are Healthier Than Regular Greens Like Lettuce, Spinach & Kale…
Their nutrient content is considerably more concentrated
Their vitamin and antioxidants levels are up to 40X higher than their mature counterparts
They’re richer in macro minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium
They’re richer in micro minerals such as iron, zinc and copper
And believe me I can go on and on… They’re richer in B vitamins, essential amino acids and current research confirms just how powerful these micro WARRIOR greens truly are! How about embed some of the science links… also put a disclaimer here I think… Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (acs.org)
Broccoli Microgreens: A Mineral-Rich Crop That Can Diversify Food Systems
During these challenging times with Covid-19 and climate change, food insecurity and scarcity have gained prominence. The focus on microgreens as a gourmet garnish has shifted to their value as a nutritional powerhouse and easy to grow rich source of readily available antioxidants and vitamins. Many consider microgreens as a way to address nutritional deficiencies in communities that have challenges with access and space to grow.
Broccoli Microgreens: A Mineral-Rich Crop That Can Diversify Food Systems - PMC (nih.gov)
Targeting cancer stem cells with sulforaphane, a dietary component from broccoli and broccoli sprouts
Combination therapy with sulforaphane and chemotherapy in preclinical settings has shown promising results.
Microgreens: from trendy vegetables to functional food and potential nutrition security resource
Microgreens can lower blood pressure
Foods that are high in fiber and vitamin K can be helpful in maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and microgreens are high in both of these important elements as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Sulforaphane treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). High quantities of Sulforaphane can be found in Micro Broccoli!
Micro Broccoli supports cardio vascular health!
Sulforophane activates Nrf2 in endothelial cells which protects arteries from showing a proinflammatory state.
Check out the study on the National Library of Medicine Website!
Red Cabbage Microgreens Lower Circulating Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Liver Cholesterol, and Inflammatory Cytokines in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet
