Microgreens are simply little baby plants. So today I have decided to write an article on microgreens the reason behind it my daughter got project work to grow seeds in pot or tray and she is just 6 year old and I have to help her to make her project. Now a days it’s really important to teach kids about agriculture and nutrition.

Let’s see how to grow microgreens at home.

• Fill your small tiffin size container with soil making sure you don’t overcompress it and water lightly.
• Sprinkle the seeds of your choice on top of the soil as evenly as possible.
• Lightly mist your seeds with water and cover your container with plastic lid.
• Check on your tray daily and mist water as needed to keep the seeds moist.
• A couple of days after the seeds have germinated you may remove the lid th expose the to light.
• Water them once a day.
• After 7 -12 days your microgreens are ready.

Variety of microgreens can be grown from many different types of seeds. Califower, broccoli, cabbage, fennel, celery, garlic, onion, amarnath, spinach, beet, cereals such as rice, oats, wheat, barley as well as legumes.

Nutritional value of microgreens.

Microgreens are nutritious packed with nutrients. Most varieties tend to rich in potassium , iron, zinc, magnesium and copper. Microgreens are also great source of beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants. According to research nutrient level in microgreens can be up to nine times higher than those found in mature greens.

Microgreens also contain a wider variety of polyphenols and other antioxidants than their mature counterparts. Microgreens are 1 to 3 inch in hight but not sprouts.

Health benefits of microgreens.

Now a days microgreens has gained more popularity. Despite their small size they pack a nutritional punch. Often containing higher nutrient levels than more mature vegetables greens.

• Diabetes – antioxidant help in reduced the type of stress that can prevent sugar from properly entering cells. Fenugreek microgreens appeared to enhance cellular sugar uptake by 25%.
• Heart disease- microgreens are rich source of polyphenols a class of antioxidant linked to lower risk of heart disease.
• Weight loss- power packed antioxidant help in boost metabolism. Which further leads to fat loss.
• Cancer- antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables especially those rich in polyphenols may lower the risk of cancer. Polyphenol rich microgreens may be expected to have similar effects.

How to include microgreens in your daily food.

There are many ways to include microgreens in your diet. They can be incorporated into a variety of dishes , include in salads , sandwiches, wraps.

Microgreens can also be blended into smoothies or juiced. Wheat grass juice is a popular example of juiced microgreens. You can use on soups, omelets, curries , rice preparation or simply include with the meals.

Microgreen are flavoured and can easily be Incorporated into your diet in variety of ways.

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Artical by-

Dt. Snesha AP. (clinical dietician and nutritionist).