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08/30/2023

The Good. The Bad. And the Beautiful.

Microgreens. What are they, how do I use them, and are they really good for me?

What are microgreens? First, let's talk about what they are not. They are not sprouts, shoots, or fully grown vegetables. Microgreens are plants, about 1 to 3 inches tall, that have the cotyledon (fancy word for the first leaf the plant grows). They reach maturity between 7 to 21 days, depending on the variety grown. They are full of flavor and nutrient dense (anywhere between 4 to 40 times the nutrition of the fully grown veggies), Did you get that? 4 to 40 TIMES the nutrition! Let that sink in for a sec. There are actual scientific studies that confirm this statement. The NIH (National Institute of Health) is quite interested in microgreens.

So let's say I grow broccoli microgreens (purportedly one of the healthiest ones), It is 4 to 40 TIMES more nutritious than eating a piece of fully grown broccoli! I'll take that every day of the week! Now, who likes Brussel sprouts? Imagine getting the nutrition of Brussel sprouts in a tiny little plant!

So, microgreens are said to possibly improve heart health, help those with diabetes, may fight cancer, may help treat Alzheimer's disease, may reduce kidney disease, and may improve digestion. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and contain significant levels of microelements and macroelements. Microgreens also contain polyphenols (great for antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties). Water requirement to grow them is much less than their fully grown veggie version.

Wow! So far, microgreens have a pretty impressive resume! So, we've covered The Good.

What about The Bad? Caution should be used with microgreens for pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune system.

Now for The Beautiful. Not only are microgreens healthy and tasty, they're fairly easy to grow and rather inexpensive. Want to try them right away? Check out your local grocery store or perhaps health food store.

But what about our furry companions? Are microgreens okay for them to eat? Well, according to Barnabas (my companion), the answer is a resounding YES! There are several articles online substantiating Barnabas's vote.

So, the question becomes....What to do with these tiny green power house of nutrition? I like to take a handful or two of microgreens and put them in a bowl, slice up several garlic stuffed olives, add olive oil and balsamic vinegar. That's how both Barnabas and I like our microgreen salad. Quick. Easy. Delicious. And, oh so nutritious! The K.I.S.S. principle. Keep. It. Simple. Silly.

I also like to add a handful to my morning smoothie. They take smoothies to a new level! Microgreens can be added to any salad, omelet, toast, sandwich.....the list goes on. Get creative. Let me know how you use microgreens.

That's an overview of microgreens. Please let me know your thoughts. Is this post helpful? Is there a food you'd like me to take a deep dive into?

08/30/2023

Well, hello everyone! Life has been quite an adventure since the last post in November 2002. The plan is to post regularly to get info out to you. Those who know me will be surprised that the first post will not be about kale. Since November, a few other interesting things have arisen and I feel its important to get the info to you. So, hang on. This is going to be interesting!

11/04/2022

A few years ago, an idea came through to research individual foods and write about the nutritional values, the possible downside of the food, and the potential health benefits and name the blog The Good, The Bad, and The Beautiful. The foods to be covered will be mainly fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, seaweed, mushrooms.....along those lines. Those who know me will not be surprised with the first food that will be reviewed (yeah, you know what it is.....lol). In time, the plan is to include tried and true recipes. Healthy eating can taste great!

As always, feedback is appreciated. Requests for research on a food are encouraged.

The information presented is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is for informational purposes only.

09/05/2020

What are other ways of consuming wheatgrass juice other than a straight shot? Not everyone can take the wheatgrass flavor but still want the benefits of freshly juiced wheatgrass. One way is to add it to smoothies or any room temperature or cold liquid. Please avoid heat as it will destroy the nutritional value. As always, its best consumed as a shot, swished in the mouth for a bit, then swallowed, on an empty stomach.

Our stash of frozen liquid sunshine!
09/05/2020

Our stash of frozen liquid sunshine!

And this is what liquid sunshine looks like! 😀
09/04/2020

And this is what liquid sunshine looks like! 😀

09/03/2020

Yippee! Yesterday we clipped a third harvest from a flat of wheatgrass! We've found a winning combo...non-GMO seeds, organic soil and freshly collected mountain spring water. We're taking 3 shots of wheatgrass per day. Can we say....Boosting the immune system?

08/31/2020

Let's talk wheatgrass! So, what is the big deal, you ask? Well, its packed full of chlorophyll. You know the stuff that makes plants green?. Wheatgrass is chocked full of chlorophyll, all known minerals, vitamins A, B, C, E & K, rich in protein and contains 17 amino acids. Think liquid sunshine! Remember chewing grass as a kid? Juiced wheatgrass has a sweet after-taste. It is said to cleanse the liver, help with cuts, bruises, athlete's foot, eczema, psoriasis, gum disease, etc., etc., etc. We usually get two to three harvests from our 10" x 20" trays, each harvest yielding approximately 8 ounces of juice. We use ice cube trays to freeze the wheatgrass so we can keep a stash on hand. Have you tried wheatgrass? We'd love to hear your experience.

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