Flaxseed Microgreen
Aside from being a versatile and edible product, flax seeds can be incredibly nutritious. When you eat them as microgreens, most of the nutritional benefits listed below are condensed into smaller factors and healthier than other forms.
TASTE:
slightly nutty flavor
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT:
Flax microgreens contain a lot of b-vitamins such as Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Vitamin B6, and Folate (B9).
Aside from b-vitamins, flax microgreens also have ascorbic or vitamin C.
Flax microgreens have a lot of minerals. For example, it has Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
Flax microgreens carry a lot of good oils and fats. Monounsaturated fats in flax can reduce bad cholesterol. Flax also has polyunsaturated fats that reduce heart diseases. These can manifest in the forms of omega-3 and omega-6.
Flax seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. Lignans are a form of phytoestrogen which is a natural plant nutrient similar to estrogen, the female hormone. In fact, flaxseeds contain 75–800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
As lignans have powerful antioxidant properties, some studies show that flaxseeds protect against some forms of cancer including breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer. The lignans play a role in blocking the spread of tumor cells. Flaxseeds contain lignans which are natural substances that help with weight loss. Many people use ground flaxseeds to make weight loss drinks, but why not use flax microgreens? Flax microgreens are nutrient-rich and low in calories making them a healthy part of a weight-loss diet. Its high protein content also keeps you feeling satiated and full.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Reduces heart disease
Low in calories
Reduces bad cholesterol
Powerful antioxidant properties
Protects against breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer
Blocks the spread of tumor cells
Helps with weight loss
High protein content - keeps you feeling satiated and full