Category: Health Benefits
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Superfood highlight: red kale
In recent years, red kale microgreens have gained popularity as a superfood. These young seedlings are harvested just after the first true leaves emerge and are very rich both in terms of flavor and health benefits. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, red kale microgreens can contribute significantly to a healthy diet. Red kale microgreens…
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Breaking it down: Why should you add microgreens to your diet?
Microgreens have gained significant popularity in recent years, not just as a trendy garnish, but for their numerous health benefits and culinary versatility. These tiny, edible seedlings of vegetables, herbs, and other plants are harvested just after the first true leaves have developed, typically within seven to 21 days of germination. Let’s take a closer…
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Microgreens can make you happy… Part 2
Yesterday we took a look at how microgreens can boost not only your overall physical health, but also your mental health–in particular your overall happiness. While yesterday’s article focused on the mental and cognitive benefits you can experience from ingesting microgreens, today we’re going to look at it from a different angle–how the act of…
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I discovered something… microgreens make you happy!
When I first looked into farming microgreens, the reason was simple… I am a single dad with two very hungry boys and we all three eat an amazing amount of salad. My motivation was solely that it would be healthier and cheaper to grow my own… and so I looked at microgreens. Despite the fact…
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Which microgreens are for me?
As I delve deeper into the world of microgreens, the first reality that slaps me in the face is that microgreens have so many different uses, and each variety seems to be better at one thing than the rest. It has quickly become very confusing to say the least! In order to help me learn,…