Microgreens

Carrots have been cultivated since ancient times and were deeply rooted in the diets and traditional medicine of Asian and European cultures. Despite our familiarity today with the bright orange variety, orange carrots did not arrive into the commercial marketplace until the 16th and 17th centuries. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which can help prevent vision loss, vitamin C to protect the body from sickness, and fiber to assist with digestion. The roots also contain some vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, folate, and potassium.

Prominent in Chinese culture, the Toona sinensis has been recognized for its medicinal purposes. In Chinese, the tree is also often mentioned to symbolically represent the father in Chinese poetry and literature.

A member of the Amaryllidaceae family which includes other plants such as garlic, onion, and leek, chives are rich in potassium, iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, C, and E, magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.

This is an excellent source of carotene, manganese, copper, iron, fiber, calcium, vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E. Also contains more sulfur and sodium that most vegetables

Dandelion microgreens are full of potent antioxidants, which may explain why this plant has such broad applications for health.

Also for lettuce, the 7-day old lettuce microgreens had found the highest concentration of phenolic compounds and antioxidants level than the rest of growth stages, which potentially implies a big role in cancer prevention

Also for lettuce, the 7-day old lettuce microgreens had found the highest concentration of phenolic compounds and antioxidants level than the rest of growth stages, which potentially implies a big role in cancer prevention

In addition to vitamins and minerals, Marigold contains proline, which is an amino acid that contributes to strengthening joints and increasing collagen production.

Great as an addition to mixed salad greens. Contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, B12, And B6.

Shungiku, also known to be the edible chrysanthemum, is another Asian herb microgreen that has a delightful floral flavor with a slight bitter taste. This beautiful microgreen is short, has a thin serrated leaf, and light green in color. Shungiku is mild, crisp and crunchy, and can be a great complement for any salad mix.

They are popularly used in Japanese cuisine as they offer a subtle flavor and tender texture, and can be used to garnish sushi or sashimi, sprinkled over miso soup or soba noodles, wrapped around meat, mixed in with tofu or bean curd dishes, added to stir-fries, or even steeped in green tea.

Shiso contains calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamins A, C, and K.

A good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, oxalic acid, and Vitamin E, sorrel is a perennial herb that belongs in the knotweed family along with rhubarb and buckwheat. The term “knotweed” stems from the little nodes the stems of some of the family’s species have.

Sorrel grows in grassland habitats all over Europe and in parts of Central Asia, though its history goes back as far as 1700 with mentions of the sour herb in Jamaican literature.

Sunflower microgreens offer one of the most balanced forms of a complete plant protein around. It is one of the best food to add to your diet for overall health and wellbeing. It has a strong stem and green leaves. The taste is fresh and crunchy. Delicious eaten as a snack or in any salad, sandwich, wrap or culinary creation. Sunflower microgreens are low in calories and high in nutrition, making them ideal for any natural and healthy fat loss program. They are a great source of valuable nutrients including proteins, enzymes, folic acid, selenium, lecithin, minerals, including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc as well as vitamins A, C, Complex D and E.

Swiss chard is from the same family as beets. It is available in many varieties that offers a range of colorful stalk like red, white, pink, yellow and orange. The leafy part is always green. The eye-catching colors and beautiful delicate texture of this microgreen makes it one of the most appealing meal garnishing assets. Swiss chard microgreen is also commonly used in sandwiches, wraps and smoothies.

These microgreens have exceptional effects in promoting health. Because of their higher proteins as well as their mineral content, they offer resistance against a number of illnesses and diseases.

The Swiss chard microgreens have a distinctive mild, juicy as well as salty taste that reminds us of the flavor of beets with a mix of spinach.

Low in fat. Rich beta-carotene, vitamin E, K &C, zinc, copper, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, lutein and several other illnesses battling antioxidants. Also, a high level of Calcium, Magnesium and vitamin K contributes in good bone health.

Wheatgrass contains more than 90 minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium as well as essential enzymes and 19 amino acids.