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Not only are microgreens pretty garnishes, they also provide tons of health benefits. Among these benefits are up to 40 times more nutritional content than their adult counterparts. Like vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, and unique medicinal compounds. 

• Vitamin K1 is higher in amaranth, basil, and red cabbage microgreens than in their fully grown equivalents. Vitamin C concentration is 6 times higher in red cabbage microgreens than in adult red cabbage. In addition, lettuce microgreens showed higher concentrations of elements Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, and Molybdenum than their adult counterparts.

• Microgreens from cruciferous vegetables like Brussels sprouts and broccoli also have a unique compound called sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a biologically active compound found in plants that can help manage viral load and glucose levels, protect your skin, improve brain function, and fight inflammation. It has also been shown to cause tumor cell death. 

• Sulforaphane is a potent and bioavailable activator of Nrf2. Nrf2s are important because they make antioxidants, which help the body fight inflammation and cell damage. Activating the Nrf2 pathway can help reduce systemic inflammation or inflammation all over the body.

Courtesy of: International Functional Foods Association