Reasons you need to add microgreens to your diet

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Published on Sept 02, 2022 05:05 pm IST

There are over 60 varieties of microgreens and microgreen blends available. Some include sunflower microgreens, radish microgreens, pak chai microgreens, broccoli microgreens, cabbage microgreens, etc.

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Microgreens are a superfood that is packed with nutrients. They are very similar to sprouts and can be easily grown at home. They take around a week to grow and survive all year long. They like a bright sunny spot so make sure you keep them near your kitchen window, on your balcony or corridor with proper lighting. They are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination. Several studies suggest that nutrient levels in microgreens can be up to nine times higher than those found in mature greens. You can toss them in a salad or just sprinkle some on top of your pasta, grilled meat or fish or mix them into your scrambled eggs or omelettes.(Unsplash)

Published on Sept 02, 2022 05:05 pm IST

Microgreens are a superfood that is packed with nutrients. They are very similar to sprouts and can be easily grown at home. They take around a week to grow and survive all year long. They like a bright sunny spot so make sure you keep them near your kitchen window, on your balcony or corridor with proper lighting. They are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination. Several studies suggest that nutrient levels in microgreens can be up to nine times higher than those found in mature greens. You can toss them in a salad or just sprinkle some on top of your pasta, grilled meat or fish or mix them into your scrambled eggs or omelettes.(Unsplash)

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Lower cholesterol: A study found that red cabbage microgreens lower levels of LDL cholesterol, liver cholesterol, and inflammatory cytokines.(Unsplash)

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Lower cholesterol: A study found that red cabbage microgreens lower levels of LDL cholesterol, liver cholesterol, and inflammatory cytokines.(Unsplash)

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Can support gut health: Microgreens are rich in fibre which makes them extremely good food to improve your gut health. It can ease constipation or other gastrointestinal distress(Unsplash)

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Can support gut health: Microgreens are rich in fibre which makes them extremely good food to improve your gut health. It can ease constipation or other gastrointestinal distress(Unsplash)

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Help fight cancer: Some early research evidence shows that sulforaphane, a compound found at especially high levels in broccoli sprouts, may help fight cancer.(Unsplash)

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Help fight cancer: Some early research evidence shows that sulforaphane, a compound found at especially high levels in broccoli sprouts, may help fight cancer.(Unsplash)

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Lower risk of heart disease: Microgreens contain polyphenols, a class of antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease.(Unsplash)

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Lower risk of heart disease: Microgreens contain polyphenols, a class of antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease.(Unsplash)

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Lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Since microgreens contain high amounts of polyphenols, it is linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.(Unsplash)

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Lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Since microgreens contain high amounts of polyphenols, it is linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease.(Unsplash)

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