Health Benefits of Microgreens

Why Pea Microgreens?

One cup of tasty pea Microgreens provides about half the RDA of vitamin C an adult needs (based on a 2,000 calorie diet), but contains no fat, cholesterol, sodium or sugars. And it packs quite a punch of protein, fiber and iron considering the serving size.

Pea Microgreens contain beta-carotene, a nutrient converted into vitamin A in the body to protect against vision loss and improve complexion. Also rich in folate, an essential building block for the human body and high in fiber. Its high iron content can help prevent deficiency and anemia. The phytoestrogens in pea microgreens may help prevent cancer and other serious disease.

With the threat of disease being so great these days, eating the most nutritionally dense foods possible seems almost essential.

Of all the microgreens broccoli is the healthiest of all! Broccoli microgreens contain 40 times more nutrients by weight compared to adult broccoli and it‘s high in sulforaphane, one of the critical micronutrients in fighting cancer. Sulforaphane has also been shown to reduce inflammation in the respiratory pathways and the symptoms of asthma. Sulforaphane and carotenoids in broccoli contain powerful antioxidants that help heal eye damage. New studies also show that sulforaphane reduces glucose production in your liver and improves glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Many of us have gastrinomical problems. Researchers now believe that eating broccoli microgreens every day blocks the Helicobacter pylori bacteria’s growth and reduces gastritis in patients infected with the bacteria. Gastric cancer risk increases as much as six-fold in individuals infected with H.pylori. the benefits go on and on.

Includes vitamin A, B, C, E, and K. Macro-elements calcium, magnesium and phosphorous, and micro-elements iron, copper, and zinc.

Radish

One of the most popular microgreens for “foodies” and chefs alike is the radish. Not only do they bring additional beauty to a dish but they also add a lovely crunchy texture and a bit of kick. Radish microgreens are a bold and powerful source of nutrients. They provide antioxidants that can reduce or prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. Radish microgreen’s free radical fighting ability can help reduce inflammation. Inflammation can cause stroke, heart disease, cancer, immune deficiency and many other conditions.

High in vitamins A, B-1, B-6, E and C. Minerals include; magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, and selenium.

Sunflower

High in fiber, protein, vitamins A, B complex, C, K, and E. which aid in immune support. Rich in calcium, phosphorous, iron, iodine, potassium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, and chromium. They contain healthy fats like omega-3s and omega-6s for brain health. They are a complete source of amino acids as well.