Sunflower Microgreens

Sunflower Microgreens

Sunflower microgreens are one of the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet.

They are an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and E, and are also a good source of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. They are also a good source of fiber and protein.

Fresh Sunflower microgreens have a variety of health benefits. They have been shown to improve vision, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system.

Healthy & Fresh microgreens have also been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

These little greens pack a big punch when it comes to nutrition and health benefits. So what are you waiting for? Give our microgreens a try today!

Nutrient Description:  

Sunflower microgreens are full of many nutrients that can act as powerful antioxidants that protect elements of the body, such as cell membranes, from damage by free radicals.  Sunflower microgreens are good at fighting diseases, arthritis, good for your heart, good for your eyes, can help with weight loss, may reduce menopausal symptoms, improves digestion, good for muscle function, bone and skin health, supports the immune system, can reduce symptoms of allergies, and good for pregnant women, as they are high in folate.

Taste:  Nutty, snacky, tasty.  

Perfect as a snack, salad filler, salad dressing, or even as a soup base.

Nutrients:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B-6
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• High quality Protein
• All 8 essential Amino Acids
• Lecithin
• Chlorophyll
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Folate
• Iron
• Zinc
• Selenium

References:

Xiao, Z., Lester, G. E., Luo, Y., & Wang, Q. (2012). Assessment of vitamin and carotenoid concentrations of emerging food products: edible microgreens. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 60(31), 7644-7651.
Weber, C. F. (2017). Broccoli microgreens: A mineral-rich crop that can diversify food systems. Frontiers in nutrition, 4, 7.

Burguieres, E., Mccue, P., KWON, Y. I., & Shetty, K. (2008). Health‐related functionality of phenolic‐enriched pea sprouts in relation to diabetes and hypertension management. Journal of Food biochemistry, 32(1), 3-14. 

Liu, H., Chen, Y., Hu, T., Zhang, S., Zhang, Y., Zhao, T., … & Kang, Y. (2016). The influence of light-emitting diodes on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities in pea sprouts. Journal of Functional Foods, 25, 459-465.

U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Agricultural Research Service. https://www.usda.gov/

https://betterme.world/articles/sunflower-microgreens-nutrition/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316075#nutrition