Everything you need to know about the power microgreens
Tiny Greens, Big Benefits, Small But Mighty!
"Let medicine be thy food and food thy medicine / Nature itself is the best physician" -- Hippocrates
What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are considered baby plants. Not to be confused with sprouts which do not have leaves. Microgreens are harvested while in the cotyledon phase, one of the early stages in a crop's development. It's in the this stage that vegetables have the highest nutrient density. Standing only 2-3 inches tall, they contain 4-40 times more concentrated nutrients than their mature vegetable counterparts.
What's all the hype around Microgreens?
They are a SUPERFOOD, Microgreens are packed with nutrients and great for your health. While their contents vary slightly, most varieties tend to be rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and copper. Even better is that their nutrient content is concentrated, which means that they often contain higher vitamin, mineral and antioxidant levels than the same quantity of mature green. For example, cabbage microgreens had 40 times more Vitamin E, 6 times more Vitamin C, and 69 times the vitamin K than mature cabbage. Pea Microgreens contain 7 times more vitamin C than blueberry and 4 times more Vitamin A than tomatoes!
Microgreens are a living food!
What are Living Foods you may be wondering? Living Foods are plant-based foods in their original, un-heated (uncooked) state that are considered raw and alive. Raw food may include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouts, grains and legumes in sprouted form, seaweed, microalgae (such as spirulina and chlorella, etc.), and fresh juices. These live foods (Living Foods) contain a wide range of vital life force nutrients (ie. vitamins, minerals, amino acids, oxygen) and live enzymes. Their nutritional properties are essential to the proper maintenance of human bodily functions
What are the health benefits of Microgreens?
Because Microgreens are harvested shortly after germination (cotyledon phase), all the nutrients that are used to fuel the growth of a mature vegetable is concentrated in the cotyledon phase which is when Microgreens are harvested. Microgreens are an amazing source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Vitamins and minerals play hundreds of roles in essential bodily processes, while antioxidants help the body eliminate unstable waste molecules known as free radicals.
Free radicals result from both natural bodily processes and environmental pressures, such as pollution. As they build up, they can lead to cell damage. Eventually, this damage may contribute to the development of diseases, such as cancer.
The body can remove some free radicals, but they can still accumulate. Antioxidants from Microgreens can help you remove more of them, which also means that they may help prevent a range of diseases.
- Heart disease: Microgreens are a rich source of polyphenols, a class of antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Animal studies show that microgreens may lower triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
- Alzheimer’s disease: Antioxidant-rich foods, including those containing high amounts of polyphenols, may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Diabetes: Antioxidants may help reduce the type of stress that can prevent sugar from properly entering cells. In lab studies, fenugreek microgreens appeared to enhance cellular sugar uptake by 25–44%.
- Certain cancers: Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in polyphenols, may lower the risk of various types of cancer. Polyphenol-rich microgreens may be expected to have similar effects.
How do I include Microgreens in my diet?
They can be incorporated into all meals!
Microgreens conveniently fit into anyone's lifestyle. On nights when my family requests a sturdy meal of steak and potatoes I can easily pair Micro Mustards with my steak and Micro Salad Mix on my potatoes and still obtain vital nutrients for my diet with delicious added flavor. When you use Microgreens with your meals, not only are you consuming a CONCENTRATED dose of vitamins and minerals, but the dish you just prepared instantly looks vibrant and reminiscent of a high-end restaurant.
Use them as garnishes on pizzas, sandwiches, soups, omelets, curries and other warm dishes. Microgreens may be eaten raw, juiced or blended and can be incorporated into a variety of cold and warm dishes. Wheatgrass juice is a popular example of a juiced microgreen. Like your favorite hot sauce, YOU CAN PUT OUR DOXIE GREENS ON EVERYTHING!
What do Microgreens taste like?
Don't let their size deceive you these tiny tender gourmet plants are packed with flavor. The texture of Microgreens are so unique. Unlike eating your typical vegetables which are tough and fibrous, microgreens are tender and succulent! Most of the time Microgreens flavor profile is similar to that vegetable in which they would eventually grow up to be.
The Bottom Line!
Although small in size, microgreens can provide surprisingly intense flavors, vivid colors, and crisp textures and can be served on every meal!
Microgreens are flavorful and can easily be incorporated into your diet in a variety of ways. They’re also very nutritious and may even reduce your risk of certain diseases. Cost-effective way to boost nutrient intake while spending less on synthetically made vitamin supplements. Microgreens are no doubt a worthwhile addition to your diet!
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Healthy
Include microgreens with all your meals and easily boost your antioxidant, phytonutrients, vitamin, mineral and enzyme consumption. Remember microgreens are 4 to 40 times more nutrient dense than their mature vegetable counter parts which makes them a functional food, food that promotes health or prevents disease.
Easy to Use
If you are trying to incorporate more nutrients into your diet but are tired of eating and preparing vegetables every meal bust our your box of microgreens and add them on top of your protein, pizza, sandwiches, soups, eggs, stir fry and even smoothies.
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Always Fresh
Living foods are inherently fresh because they are still living. Since our produce is harvested within 24 hours of delivery, you enjoy the benefits of superior quality with enhanced shelf-life. Even better is they can last up to a month refrigerated. You simply cannot obtain these foods in supermarkets.
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With our monthly membership receive discounted prices and automatic delivery each month. Just leave a cooler out and we will drop off your fresh living foods on a basis of your choosing. Never forget to eat your veggies again. Enhance and sustain your health with living foods!