Health Benefits of Microgreens

Microgreens are tender, immature plants and herbs that take only a week or two to grow before they're ready for harvesting.  Studies suggest that microgreens contain high concentrations of vitamins & nutrients compared to their mature plant.  Due to their high antioxidant content, microgreens are considered a superfood that promotes good health. Below are a few of our regular crops and their benefits:
Arugula
improves mineral absorption and is a nutrient-rich powerhouse that gives you a variety of health benefits and aids in weight management. 

Health Benefits.  
  • It is a potent antioxidant
  • Contains anti-inflammatory
    properties
  • Helps prevent anemia 
  • Fortifies bones and brain health
  • Supports heart health
  • Helps protect vision and fights cancer 
  • Natural aphrodisiac
  • Improves appearance and health of skin
  • Lowers blood pressure

Nutrients
  • Abundant source of vitamins A, B, C, & K 
  • Copper, iron, phosphorus and folic acid
  • Potassium and magnesium
It has been a popular ingredient in the cuisines of Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Turkey
Besides salads, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this versatile green in your daily diet. 
Broccoli
is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor; sprouting broccoli was cultivated in Italy in ancient Roman times and was introduced to England and America in the 1700s.
Health Benefits 
  • Lowers cancer risk
  • Is a potent antioxidant
  • Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Fortifies bones and brain health
  • Improves appearance and health of skin 
  • Helps protect vision
  • Slows premature aging
  • Balances pH level and regulates blood acidity
  • Improves hormonal health and adrenal gland functioning
  • Increases metabolism for better weight management
  • Promotes cognitive function

Nutrients
  • Abundant source of vitamins A, B6, C, E & K
  • Contains beta-carotene, a derivative of vitamin A, essential for liver health, immune functioning and has been shown to fight cancer.
  • Minerals of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc 
  • Contains as much as 35% protein
With their fine broccoli flavor, broccoli microgreens can be used to enhance salads, sandwiches, and even pasta dishes. These delicate greens also make a beautiful garnish to soups. 

Kale
contains high levels of the cellular detoxifier sulforaphane, which may help to prevent cancer and rejuvenate the immune system.  These natural detoxifiers not only remove toxins but also help eliminate them from your body.  
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Health Benefits.  
  • Contains anti-inflammatory
    properties
  • Is a potent antioxidants 
  • Helps protect vision and fights cancer 
  • Helps lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease
  • Assist in bone health
  • Improves appearance and health of hair and skin 
  • Lowers cancer risk
Nutrients
  • Abundant source of vitamins A, C, K, B6 & E & iron
  • Phosphorus, potassium and magnesium
  • It contains the highest levels of lutein of all vegetables contained with the USDA’s database.
  • Minerals Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Thiamin, Folate, Iron, Riboflavin, and Potassium
It is a versatile microgreen with a relatively neutral flavor that can be added to soups prepared and adds a nice twist to salads.
Purple Kohlrabi
is a nutritional dynamo, with its rose-colored stems and contrasting dark green leaves.  The word “Kohlrabi” comes from the Germanic words for cabbage, “kohl” and “rabi” turnip, explaining the mild, sweet flavor that is similar in taste to cabbage or turnip-greens.The origins of Kohlrabi apparently were unknown anywhere more than a mere 400 to 500 year ago.  Kohlrabi is a member of the Brassica family of cruciferous vegetables; it contains more vitamin C than cauliflower, strawberries, melon, orange juice, and grapefruit juice.

Health Benefits.  
  • Beneficial for weight management 
  • Fights cancer and diabetes
  • It s a potent antioxidants 
  • Promotes detoxification
  • Lowers cholesterol
  • Protects the skin
  • Combats inflammation
  • Protects the brain and restores cognitive function
  • Improves heart health
  • Lowers blood pressure

Nutrients
  • Abundant source of vitamins A, B, C, E and K 
  • Good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and Iron
  • Carotene, Chlorophyll, Amino Acids
  • Antioxidants
  • Contains 30-35% protein
  • High in potassium
Kohlrabi pairs particularly well with Chinese and Indian flavors and makes a great garnish or additions to sandwiches, salads or slaw.
Red Cabbage
is crisp and tender with a fresh smokey and peppery flavor.  The leaves are green with violet to red highlighs and are a member of the Brassica family of Cruciferous vegetables.  It was created by Fresh Origins Farm in San Diego, California in the 1990’s as a part of the growing microgreen trend and is also know as “The New Darling”. 
New science reveals that red cabbage sprouts contain 40 times more vitamin E and six times more vitamin C than the adult plant which gives it a powerful nutritional profile.As well as being the latest superfood Red Cabbage is one on the best antioxidants and helps reduce free radical toxins in our body, which is one of the fundamental causes of premature aging

Health Benefits of Red Cabbage  
  • Helps protect vision, fight cancer and diabetes.
  • Aides in lowering bad cholesterol 
  • Boosts heart health
  • Contains anti-inflammatory properties
  • Reduces the effects and presence of Alzheimer’s
  • Improve digestion
  • Beneficial for weight management
  • Assist in bone health and help prevent osteoporosis

Nutrients
  • Abundant source of vitamin A, B, C, E & K and iron
  • Actually richer in vitamin C than oranges
  • Rich in fiber, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iodine, and sulfur.
With their mild peppery flavor, Red Cabbage microgreens pair well when added to tofu dishes, scrambled eggs, cooked grains and they are a wonderful addition to any salad and sandwich.