Why Microgreens?
What Are Microgreens?
Microgreens are the earliest stage of a vegetable plant’s development, after the sprouting stage.
They are “living foods” – Purposefully utilized in their most nutritious and delicious state.
In the photo below, you can see sprouts on the left, microgreens in the middle, and a more mature vegetable plant on the right:
Why Microgreens?
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Their nutrient content is more concentrated
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Their vitamin and antioxidants levels are up to 40X higher than more mature greens
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They are richer in macro minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium
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They are richer in micro minerals such as iron, zinc and copper
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They are also richer in B vitamins, essential amino acids, folate... the list goes on and on!