Pea – Microgreens

Flavor & Profile

Fresh and mildly pea flavored. Pea Microgreens are the leaves and tendrils of the baby pea plant. They can be chopped and added to any food, salad, sandwich, omelet, entree, or smoothie.

Nutrients contained

38 minerals, Vitamins (A, B, C, E, and K), Folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, chlorophyll, all essential Amino Acids and Protein

Nutritional benefits

• Cancer Prevention – Pea shoots are a great source of three chemoprotective agents: folate, antioxidants and carotene. Folate helps produce and maintain cells and protects against DNA damage. Antioxidants help the body fight free radical damage, commonly associated with high cancer risk. Carotenes help constrain antioxidant activity and are commonly associated with increased cancer prevention.
• High in Antioxidants – One cup of pea shoots provides about 35% the daily value of vitamin C and 15% the DV of vitamin A. In comparison, this is seven times as much vitamin C as blueberries and four times as much vitamin A as tomatoes. They are also an excellent source of vitamin K, providing 66% the DV from a one cup serving.
• Anti-Inflammatory – Pea shoots are dense with the antioxidants and phytonutrients needed to support the body’s complex inflammation system.
• Diabetes – While many studies point to the many benefits green peas can have for people suffering from diabetes, there is less research to conclude that pea shoots provide as much protection. However, pea shoots contain many of the nutrients that can help keep blood sugar levels low as well as great antioxidant support, which is considered essential in supporting people with type two diabetes and lowering the risk of developing diabetes.
• Heart Health – Though large-scale research on the relationship between pea shoots and cardiovascular health remains unavailable, the support these leaf greens provide the inflammation system and immune system of the body, as well as the high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients that they offer indicate that pea shoots may offer a wide range of cardiovascular aids. Inflammation and antioxidants alone help protect against heart disease.
• Weight Loss – Pea shoots have an outstanding nutrient to calorie ratio and offer a good amount of dietary fiber, which helps control body weight and regulate the metabolism. Though they may not directly encourage weight loss, they remain a great addition to an effective weight loss program.