Healthy properties of broccoli seedlings and microgreens
Organic broccoli seeds are used to produce microgreens or broccoli seedlings. Elastic, crispy microgreens of broccoli have a mild aroma. It is the sprouts and the first leaves that are saturated with the maximum amount of health substances. Healthy properties of broccoli seedlings and microgreens.
Healthy properties of broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts contain a lot of vitamin C. They include vitamins (A, B1, B2, B5, B6, E, PP, K, U), fiber, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, iodine, iron, sulfur, zinc. Sprouts also contain folic acid, choline, methionine, thiamine, riboflavin, beta-carotene, lutein, kaempferol and sulforaphane, which makes it possible to include broccoli in diets.
Broccoli sprouts suppress one of the main aging processes — protein glycation. Due to the high content of vitamin C and a number of other substances, they help prevent skin aging. They contain vitamin K1, which plays a key role in the production of the protein osteocalcin and prevent osteoporosis.
Potassium normalizes blood pressure and helps prevent heart disease. The lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene contained in micro-greens improve eye health.
