In this article we cover multiple questions like: What are Microgreens, What are Functional Foods and Why Brassicas microgreens are so good for us.
WHAT ARE MICROGREENS?
Microgreens are baby vegetable/herb plants that are 10-25 days from germination. These delectable plants contain all the essential nutrients to produce mature adult plants. The brassica family of microgreens are especially supportive of wellness and include broccoli, kale, cabbages, kohlrabi, mustards, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, to name a few.
Photo: Living broccoli microgreens in nutrient-rich organic soil.
WHAT ARE FUNCTIONAL FOODS
Foods containing elevated levels of active bio-compounds can enhance wellness and provide health benefits beyond basic needs. These foods can add protection from chronic disease.
New research continues to emerge from the laboratories across the world that study the health benefits of microgreens and their bio-compounds. Clinical trials on the active bio-compounds are also becoming common, which aim to link the theoretical, institutional positive health benefit documented with populations that are struggling with disease.
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Encyclopedia of Food and Health 2016, Pages 157-161
Photo: Sunflower, cantaloupe microgreens with blueberries and goat cheese.
MICROGREENS ARE FUNCTIONAL FOOD
Research demonstrates that microgreens contain concentrated levels of active, health-promoting, and healing compounds. Ongoing studies include human clinical trials and enhanced growing techniques for maximum compound availability.
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ACS News Service Weekly PressPac: August 29, 2012
Many trendy ‘microgreens’ are more nutritious than their mature counterparts
WHY BRASSICAS: SULFORAPHANE
Sulforaphane, a metabolite found in the brassica plant family, has repeatable been shown to detoxify your body from harmful free radicals and support immunity.
Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019: 2019 2716870
Published online 2019 Oct 14 doi: 10.1155/2019/2716870Marchioni, I.; Martinelli, M.;
BRASSICA MICROGREENS
living nutrition for enhanced wellness
Solrig living microgreens are the ultimate functional food source. The plant vitality is preserved and ready for your next meal. Simply CUT - RINSE - EAT and you have boosted your nutritional intake profile.
Solrig offers a wide range of microgreens in addition to the brassicas each offering unique nutritional profiles