A new study conducted identifies ways in which microgreens vegetables that are just a few inches tall can help improve the health of adolescent girls.
Benefits of Microgreens
A research project "Microgreens value addition for advancement towards nutrition and wellness among adolescent girls in rural areas" along with funds of Rs 11.94 lakh has been sanctioned by the Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh. As part of this mission, a team led by Neetu Mishra, associate professor and head, department of family and community sciences, AU will undertake in-depth laboratory and field-based studies.
Health Benefits of Microgreens
Microgreens are young, tender, nutrient-dense greens. The health benefits of microgreens are numerous, namely antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, reducing inflammation markers, boosting immunity, and many more.
Microgreens are young, tender, nutrient-dense greens. The health benefits of microgreens are numerous, namely antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, reducing inflammation markers, boosting immunity, and many more.
‘Microgreens will be extensively studied for their nutritional benefits and will be explored for their micronutrient composition.’
"The lab work will be done in the research lab of the department of family and community sciences and field work will be done in villages of the Koraon development block of Prayagraj," said Mishra. Source-IANS
Broccoli and Kale Microgreens are Packed With Nutrients
Microgreens are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, and the environmental conditions can also impact the plants’ nutritional contents.
Microgreens are rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, and the environmental conditions can also impact the plants’ nutritional contents.
Microgreens Are More Nutritious Than Their Fully Grown Counterparts
A scientific analysis of nutrient levels in edible microgreens has found it to be more nutritious than their mature counterparts.
A scientific analysis of nutrient levels in edible microgreens has found it to be more nutritious than their mature counterparts.
Why Children Dislike Cauliflower and Broccoli?
Children whose saliva produced high amounts of sulfur volatiles disliked raw Brassica vegetables the most. Many like or dislike Brassica vegetables based on the amounts of sulfur volatiles produced in the saliva.
Children whose saliva produced high amounts of sulfur volatiles disliked raw Brassica vegetables the most. Many like or dislike Brassica vegetables based on the amounts of sulfur volatiles produced in the saliva.
