Description & benefits of GSC Microgreens

 

Microgreens are usually 1-2 inches high; they are harvested at the true leaf stage when the vegetable has cotyledon leaves;

they are mini greens packed with up to 40-50% more nutrition compared to their full-size counterparts.

They come in a3 wide variety of natural flavors and colors loaded with vitamins, rich in minerals, 

potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and copper.

A great source of beneficial plant compounds like polyphenols and antioxidants.

As such, they are the most nutrient-dense vegetables available worldwide! 

They have intense flavors, scented aromas, and textures that everyone will use time and time again.

Microgreens are an economical and healthy addition to meals that empower people to create new culinary masterpieces.

Microgreens contain similar and often greater amounts of nutrients than mature greens. 

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We also know that the fresher the food source is, the more vitamins and minerals it retains. That’s why we harvest and deliver to you on the same day! So you can stay in optimum health. 

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Microgreens Description

Arugula benefits: Maintaining a healthy immune system 

Calcium which helps blood to clot normally helps to provide strong bones and teeth

Potassium vital for heart and nerve function

Cell growth

Healthy vision

Helps to maintain kidney and lung functions

Nutritional facts: 4 times more iron than an iceberg lettuce

Folate, A, B, C, E, and L vitamins 

 Rich in Lutein and beta-carotene

English Cress benefits: High in antioxidants; may lower the risk of chronic disease and prevent certain types of cancer

Helps to prevent asthma

Improves the blood

Regulates menstruation

Memory booster

Good for skin and hair

Good for weight-loss

Nutritional facts: Vitamin K, is rich in iron and protein.

Radish Daikon benefits: Good for customers suffering from constipation and congestion conditions 

Antibacterial

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-viral

Maintains a healthy body weight

Weight-loss

Helps the kidney to be more efficient

Protects against chronic conditions

Ability to rebalance the digestive system

Boost immune system

Helps those suffering from osteoporosis conditions

Cleanses the body and conditions relating to the gallbladder

Nutritional facts: high level of Vitamin C, K

White Mustard benefits: 

Vitamin C -  immune booster

Capable of fighting diabetes

Stimulates healthy hair growth 

Can improve skin and eyes

Helps to detoxify the liver and blood 

Nutritional facts: 30-35% protein

Vitamins A, B1, B2, C E, K

Fiber, Folate, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium

Pea shoots benefit: 3 chemoprotective agents

Folate - helps protects and maintain cells and protects against DNA damage

antioxidants - helps the body fights free radicals damage

Phytoestrogens - may prevent cancer

Nutritional facts: Vitamin C

Carotene, Iron, and High Protein

Chia benefits: Improves heart health and the cardiovascular system

Ability to help nutrients to get around the body 

Improve brain and cognitive function

Cleanse the blood and increase red blood cells

Excellent for bones and teeth

Nutritional facts: Chlorophyll

Vitamins A, C, K.E

Iron potassium

High in calcium and omega 3

Sesame benefits: Lower cholesterol

hormone balancer

Anti-inflammatory 

improves bone health

Nutritional facts: Vitamin B, C, E

Folate, High in protein and Sesamin minerals

Rapini benefits: Boost the immune system 

Can prevent cancer

Excellent for heart health

Stronger bones and teeth

Excellent during pregnancy

Regulate blood pressure

Nutritional facts: sulfur

strong anti-inflammatory

Folate and Vitamin C

Radish purple Rambo benefits: produces essential amino acids that can’t be made by the body and must be obtained through your diet. These amino acids are vital to the body to conduct innumerable critical processes for life; including energy regulation, enzymatic functioning, tissue growth and repair, immune functions, and calcium absorptions, are just a few!

Reduces swelling and pain in the body

Anti-inflammatory

Natural diuretics, which can help to reduce blood pressure

Helps to detoxify and cleanse the body

Antioxidants to prevent cellular damage

Nutritional facts: 40% more vitamins and carotenoids than their mature counterplan

Vitamin A, C, E, and B complex

Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium

Rapeseed benefits: Maintenance of normal blood pressure

Anti-cancer properties

Reduces fatigue and tiredness

Reduce weight

Supports & maintains good muscle function

Nutritional facts: High in fiber

Protein and Vitamin B6

Zinc, iron, Phosphorus, magnesium

Beets benefits: Promotes good vision

Rich in phytonutrients

Strong bones and Healthy skin

Nutritional facts: Good source of vitamins A, B, C, E K

Iron, Calcium and Protein, magnesium and copper

Broccoli benefits: Can alleviate the effects of diabetes type 2 and some cancers

Antioxidants and detoxifying enzymes

Anti-inflammatory

Good for overweight and weight-loss

Anti-aging properties

Boost brain function

Suitable for customers with impaired kidney disease 

Nutritional facts: 40% more vitamins and minerals than the mature vegetable counterparts.

Higher levels of Vitamin K than found in the mature plant 30 and 60% more bioavailability of sulforaphane

Sunflowers benefits: Medically used to treat conditions like pulmonary, and laryngeal infections, heart disease, colds, and coughs

Supports cardiovascular system

Antioxidants

Anti-inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Nutritional facts: An excellent source of vitamins A, E, K

High in protein and Good for fat loss

Calcium, Copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus

Popcorn shoots: have been reported to help in reducing colon cancer, liver cancer, and in some cases breast cancer. Very effective at boosting and strengthening the immune system 

Relieving constipation issues  

Nutritional facts: Rich in vitamins A, B, C,&E, full of antioxidants, Calcium, and Magnesium

Urad and lentils: can help to reduce cancer, are excellent for weight management, stabilizes blood sugar and helps to lower blood pressure, and significantly lowers cholesterol

Easy to digest, great fiber provider reduces constipation

Nutritional facts: High level of vitamins B, C, and E, Carotene, folate, and potassium