Sunflower Microgreens

Benefits of Sunflower Microgreens

• Microgreens are nutritional powerhouse
And makes them Immunity Boosters

• They have a sweet nutty flavor and a thick crunchy texture to them

• First of all, they are a complete plant protein. Sunflower shoots contain all of the essential amino acids as well as iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, and phosphorous.

• They are the natural expectorant for chest congestion: In Ayurvedic medicine*, these sprouts are thought to have the ability to encourage clearance of the lungs

• They help build our skeletal, muscular, and neurological systems.

• They activate every cell of the immune system and help to keep gut bacteria healthy, thus improving our ability to fight disease.

• They boost fertility as they contain high amounts of zinc. Zinc is a well-researched mineral that is essential for the development of sperm.

• They are a nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins A, B complex, D, and E; they also contain minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.

• Sunnies are high in B vitamins, especially folate. Folate is a necessary B vitamin for pregnant women. Folate helps to protect babies from developing neural tube defects (NTDs). In fact, sunflower sprouts are rich in all of the nutrients that are important during pregnancy such as iron, calcium, essential fats, and folate.

• They are a rich source of lecithin which helps to eliminate accumulated deposits in arterial walls, and break down fatty acids into an easily digestible water soluble form.

• They are rich in chlorophyll, high amounts of vitamin E. Vitamin E works synergistically with vitamin C and selenium to reduce blood pressure, increase the elasticity of arteries and prevent heart disease.

• Sunnies are low in calories and high in nutrition, making them ideal for any natural and healthy fat loss program. ,

• You can eat sunflower microgreens raw or cooked. If you’re cooking them, add them to the dish after you take it off the heat so that they maintain most of their crunch and crispy texture. They go great on a wide variety of dishes including soups, salads, omelettes, as well as sandwiches and wraps.