Have you tried our broccoli microgreens yet? They have a deliciously mild, fresh broccoli or cabbage flavor and make a great garnish and addition to any microgreens salad. They are also favored for their health benefits, being a great source of sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a powerful phytochemical found mostly in green vegetables.
Benefits of sulforaphane
It neutralizes toxins. Phytochemicals like sulforaphane are antioxidants that cancel out free radicals. Free radical are tiny particles that weaken and damage healthy cells. They form in your body because of pollution, UV rays, food additives and preservatives, and even through natural processes like digestion.
It reduces inflammation. Because sulforaphane neutralizes toxins, it also calms inflammation in your body. Inflammation has been linked to several kinds of cancer.
It may protect your DNA. Some studies have shown that sulforaphane blocks mutations in DNA that lead to cancer.
It may slow tumor growth. Sulforaphane has been shown to reduce the ability of cancerous cells to multiply. That means it may slow tumor growth or reduce its ability to spread to other parts of your body.
It is readily available. You don’t have to do anything complicated to access the sulforaphane in cruciferous vegetables. All you have to do is steam the veggies or eat them raw. Roasting them also retains most of the nutrients.
You can find our broccoli microgreens at Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Papa Joes and Zerbos.
