Sunflower – Microgreens

Flavor & Profile

Beautified with a nutty flavor and a crunchy quality, sunflower microgreens are awesome in sandwiches, soups, salads, scrambled eggs, and wraps. Both the leaves and the stems are edible

Nutrients contained;

Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, B15, C, D, E, FH, K) Choline, Folic Acid, Inositol, PABA, Calcium, Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, Sulphur and Zinc.

Nutritional benefits;

• Sunflower microgreens are a perfect source of complete protein. They are the most balanced of all the sources of essential amino acids, helping to repair muscle tissue and aid in enzymatic functions in the body.
• They help build our skeletal, muscular, and neurological systems.
• They activate every cell of the immune system and help to keep gut bacteria healthy, thus improving our ability to fight disease.
• They boost fertility as they contain high amounts of zinc. Zinc is a well-researched mineral that is essential for the development of sperm.
• High in B vitamins, especially folate. Folate is a necessary B vitamin for expectant women. Folate helps to protect infants from developing neural tube defects (NTDs). The mixture of B vitamins also assists in the mother’s circulation as well as aids in stress relief. Sunflower microgreens are rich in all the nutrients that are important during pregnancy such as iron, calcium, essential fats, and folate.
• Sunflower greens are a rich source of lecithin which helps to remove collected deposits in arterial walls and break down fatty acids into an easily digestible water-soluble form.
• They are rich in chlorophyll which benefits many functions within the body, including building blood supply, revitalizing tissue, calming inflammation, activating enzymes, and deodorizing the body.
• Sunflower microgreens are a natural linctus for chest congestion: In Ayurvedic medicine (a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine), they are thought to have the ability to encourage clearance of the lungs.

  Natural linctus may also be used as a preventative measure against lower respiratory infections to prevent the attack of pathogens.

• Sunflower microgreens are low in calories and high in nutrition, making them perfect for any natural and healthy weight loss program.