Growing 38 varieties of microgreens sustainabily in Detroit

Eat Healthy!

Did you know eating microgreens provides many healthy benefits? Microgreens contain powerful antioxidants that can help protect against certain diseases. Microgreens contain vitamins, carotenoids, polyphenols, and glucosinolates, which may help prevent cancer. 
According to the Cleveland Clinc, research on microgreens is still in the early stages, but based on what experts know about the benefits of vegetables, they may:
Reduce the risk of anemia.
Help manage Type 2 diabetes. …
Improve thinking and reasoning. …
Lower the risk of heart disease. …
Protect vision. …

Motor City Micro Farm microgreens are available at Papa Joes-Birmingham, Zerbos Markets-Livonia and Commerce, Plum Markets, Westborn Markets, Birmingham Farmers’ Market and at the online farmers market, Market Wagon .


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