Microgreens are Small but Mighty

Although small, these little greens pack a powerful nutritional punch.  Fresh plants have vitamins, minerals, and fiber.  Most varieties of microgreens have an abundance of iron, zinc, potassium, copper, and magnesium. Microgreens are also rich in antioxidants.  The concentrated nutrients of these little green veggies can offer you the following health benefits due to their high antioxidant content:

● Fighting cancer – Antioxidants rich foods help lower the risk of certain cancers cancer

● Heart disease – Antioxidants may help lower the risk of heart disease by lowing bad cholesterol

● Diabetes – Antioxidants can help prevent sugar from entering cells

● Alzheimer’s – Antioxidants have been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Antioxidants offer a great deal of health benefits, which makes microgreens worth checking out! One study found that microgreens contain up to 40 times more nutrients compared to their mature counterparts. Some of these nutrients include vitamins C, E, and K.