What are sprouts (aka Microgreens) exactly? Well, there are about as many different types as there are edible plants. Broccoli sprouts, bean sprouts, dandelion sprouts… every root based vegetable starts as a sprout. Technically making them baby vegetables. They're inexpensive, have a long shelf life in the refrigerator, and add so many additional nutrients to your meals!
BROCCOLI SPROUTS
The vitamin E content in broccoli sprouts, for example (which boosts your immune system and protects cells from free radical damage) can be as high as 7.5 mg in a cup of broccoli sprouts compared to 1.5 mg in the same amount of raw or cooked broccoli.
- Aid In Digestion
- Enzymes From Sprouts Can Replace Enzymes No Longer Produced In The Body
- Highest concentration of Sulforaphane (cancer fighting chemical) in the sprout family.
- Mild Flavor
- Low Calorie
- Great Smoothie Add In