09/06/2021
Benefits of microgreens and why are they termed ‘superfood’?
*Up to 40 times more nutritious than fully grown vegetables
*Packed with antioxidants and healthy nutrients
*Rich source of vitamin A,B,C, E and K
*Abundant in phytonutrients that prevent diseases and infections
According to Dr Samrat, eating microgreens is linked to a lower risk of many diseases such as:
*Heart disease: Microgreens are a rich source of polyphenols, a class of antioxidants linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Animal studies show that microgreens may lower triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels.
*Alzheimer’s disease: Antioxidant-rich foods, including those containing high amounts of polyphenols,may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease .
*Diabetes: Antioxidants may help reduce the type of stress that can prevent sugar from entering cells. In lab studies, fenugreek microgreens appeared to enhance cellular sugar uptake by 25–44 per cent.
*Certain cancers: Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in polyphenols, may lower the risk of various types of cancer. Polyphenol-rich microgreens may be expected to have similar effects .
