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Sunflower microgreens are a little taste of heaven in your mouth. 

 

They have the same flavor as sunflower seeds with a wonderfully addictive nutty, crunchiness that you won’t be able to stop munching on.

NUTRITION

The most beneficial aspect of microgreens is that they are packed with nutrients, vitamins and other ingredients making it far easier to eat your recommended daily quotas and sustain optimal health!

Sunflower microgreens contain a rich supply of vitamins and minerals, with some varieties

containing more than the adult equivalent of their respective mature vegetables.

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According to USDA’s sunflower microgreens nutrition data, a 64 g serving of sunflower microgreens will provide:

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  • 25 calories

  • 2 g of protein

  • 4 g of carbohydrate

  • 2 g of fiber

  • 80 milligrams (mg) of calcium

  • 14.4 mg of iron

  • 60 mg of magnesium

  • 80 mg of phosphorus

  • 270 mg of potassium

  • 10 mg of sodium

  • 0.6 mg of zinc

  • 9 mg of vitamin C

  • 40 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin K

  • 60 mcg of folate

  • 500 IU of vitamin A

  • The greens also contain selenium, manganese, and a range of B vitamins.

Nutrients

HEALTH NEWS

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Disease Fighting Antioxidants

 

 

Sunflower microgreens several nutrients which work as powerful antioxidants that protect cell membranes and other structures in the body from damage by free radicals. This may help reduce or prevent some of the effects of aging such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.

Good Heart Health

 

 

Cardiovascular disease is a term used to describe diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

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Sunflower microgreens, like many plant foods, contain phytosterols, which are plant compounds that may help protect the heart by lowering cholesterol.

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