Have you ever wanted to try micro greens? Well today is your lucky day. At The Oaks Bed and Breakfast we have been working with growing some micro greens and so far we can say it is turning out really well. We have been working with all different types of greens to see what grows best and what we think, you the public, would like to try.
We have even reached out to a couple of restaurants in town to see if they would be interested in topping their dishes with some local, organically grown micro greens for their customers as well. You might also be asking, what is a micro green, and why should I eat them? Let me explain, so that you can take advantage of these great growers by adding them to your diet.
Micro greens are essentially the start of a plant. The baby shoots before mature growth that is tender and full of nutrients at the starting point of the growing cycle. When a plant first begins the process of developing, they happen to pack in a lot of nutrients right at the first stage before setting fruit. At this time of the growth cycle, the bioavailability of the plant's nutrients is the highest. For you, that means you can reap the benefits these tiny shoots share at an early stage.
The micronutrient density of micro greens is considerable. Potassium, zinc and magnesium all occur naturally in micro greens, which helps to support the inner workings of the gut. The benefits of having a healthy gut leads to overall better health of people and improves lives. If you feel good, you are bound to enjoy life better.
A few benefits of eating micro greens are fiber, antioxidants, gut microbiome, and micronutrient density. Micro greens are a great and easy source of additional fiber to add to your diet. There has been a lot of talk about how important fiber is to your diet and what could be better than a few snips of micro greens added to your dinner dish. They have been shown to help reduce constipation, prevent IBS, and even reduce digestive issues. Of course, check with your medical professional to make sure micro greens are the right fit for you. All this and so much more can come from eating micro greens on a daily basis.
Micro greens are loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants can come from a variety of food choices such as berries but also from micro greens. Who wouldn’t want to add more antioxidants to their diet to help prevent chronic illness, many of which are affected in the gut. They can even help reduce inflammation in the gut, which is typically the cause of gut issues to begin with.
Having a healthy gut microbiome really just makes you feel better overall. Since micro greens are grown without the use of pesticides, you do not have to worry about them killing the beneficial bacteria that grows naturally in your body. After all, pesticides kill off the beneficial and harmful bacteria on plants and then enters your system which can lead to problems. By enjoying micro greens that have been grown without pesticides you are starting to reset the balance in your body.
The easy production of micro greens make them more readily available to the public and general consumer. They take less production time, and are easier and faster to grow. Look for micro greens at specialty markets or give us a call to see what we are growing and how you can enjoy them at home to help improve your life.
Do you want more information about the health benefits of micro greens? Be sure to check out the following article from Bootstrap Farmer. Or take a look at this article from Healthline, about the amazing benefits of micro greens. We hope you will grow to enjoy some at home or while dining out.
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