WHAT ARE MICROGREENS??
While there are a wide variety of microgreens that you can buy, the names of these miniature plants should sound familiar: beets, Swiss chard, broccoli, mustard, arugula, amaranth, and peas among others. Microgreens are simply the versions of these vegetables and herbs when they are in their tiny sprout form.
Not only do microgreens add a nutritional punch to salads, soups, or sandwiches, but they are also tender and offer delicious flavor.
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENIFITS OF MICROGREENS??
Microgreens have become increasingly popular throughout the last few years, and a great deal of ongoing research seeks to understand all the health benefits these tiny plants offer.
Early research has indicated that microgreens contain up to 40% more phytochemicals (beneficial nutrients and components) than their full-grown counterparts.
Though these little greens are small in stature, they contain extremely high levels of powerful vitamins, minerals, and health-supporting components.
Microgreens can lower blood pressure. Foods that are high in fiber and vitamin k can be helpful in maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and microgreens are high in both of these important elements as well as other vitamins and minerals.
Microgreens might help fight cancer. Research is ongoing into this subject, but some early evidence suggests that sulforaphane — a compound found at especially high levels in broccoli sprouts — may help fight cancer.
Some microgreens can help lower cholesterol. A study found that red cabbage microgreens lower levels of LDL cholesterol, liver cholesterol, and inflammatory cytokines — all factors that can increase your risk for heart disease.
Foods that are high in dietary fiber, like microgreens, can ease constipation or other gastro-intestinal distress when eaten as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Research also indicates that dietary fiber serves as a " prebiotic," or material that provides an ideal environment for the "good" bacteria in the human microbiome to flourish.
This method of farming is by far the most sustainable way to farm as well as the best farming option for the planet. Beyond providing fresh local produce, vertical agriculture could help increase food production and expand agricultural operations as the world’s population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. And by that same year, two out of every three people are expected to live in urban areas. Producing fresh greens and vegetables close to these growing urban populations could help meet growing global food demands in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way by reducing distribution chains to offer lower emissions, providing higher-nutrient produce, and drastically reducing water usage and runoff.
Microgreens are the perfect addition to just about any meal you can imagine.
Microgreens can be used in many different ways and we have listed some of the ones we find is adding flavor and crunch to an everyday meal:
These cooking methods and more let you add more microgreens into your diet so that you can not only eat healthier, you can eat food that is more vibrant and flavorful too. We have collected from some great sites, some of what we believe are the tastiest recipes that are incorporating microgreens.
So, is it possible to eat too many microgreens? No, it is not possible to eat too many microgreens as they can be consumed in the same way as any other vegetable. Microgreens are packed full of vital nutrients and vitamins, which is why they are considered a superfood. Unlike sprouts, which can come with a risk of foodborne illness, microgreens are not associated with food poisoning.
At Racked Up Farming, we're committed to sustainable and responsible farming practices. We use NO fertilizers OR pest control methods, to ensure that our crops are healthy and free from harmful chemicals. Our greens are grown in a climate controlled and clean environments. We believe that by taking control of the elements in the grow space we can provide our customers with the highest quality products year round.
With Racked up Farming being indoors, we control all the variables that can affect the quality and quantity of a crop. We also have the ability to grow the healthy options you're getting now, year-round in a perfect environment; they will not go out of season and will not change in price with the seasons.
At Racked Up Farming, our mission is to provide the freshest, most delicious microgreens to our customers. We believe that everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious food, while also helping the planet and we are committed to making that a reality.