Broccoli Calabrese Microgreens
Broccoli calabrese greens are the superstar green of the microgreen world. Producing a wonderfully large, juicy and peppery tasting green.
Broccoli calabrese greens contain a host of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants as well as double the amount of fibre as regular broccoli and 60% of your daily intake of immune-boosting Vitamin C per 100g serving.
Broccoli calabrese greens can contain up to 50 times the amount of nutrients as the better known fully mature Broccoli – In fact, Broccoli calabrese greens are the richest source of naturally-occurring sulforaphane currently known to science.
Nutritional Benefits
| Vitamin Content per 100g 221.80 mg Vitamin A (ᵦ-carotene) 51.0 mg Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 24.1 mg Vitamin E (tocepherol) 2.8 ug Vitamin K (Phylloquinone) Macro-elements per 100 g 88 mg Calcium (Ca) 51 mg Magnesium (Mg) 69 mg Phosphorous (P) 326 mg Potassium (K) 52 mg Sodium (Na) 267 mg Nitrates (NO3) Micro-element minerals per 100 g 0.67 mg Iron (Fe) 0.37 mg Zinc (Zn) 0.09 mg Copper (Cu) 0.37 mg Manganese (Mn) < 0.0001mg Cadmium (Cd) < 0.0001mg Lead (Pb) |
Health Benefits
| PREVENT PREMATURE AGEING The powerful antioxidants and active compounds found in broccoli have been directly connected with free radical activity and oxidative stress in the body. In addition to the vitamin A and C found in these sprouts, this can help reduce ageing by eliminating wrinkles and age spots, while also increasing the elasticity of your skin. |
| ANTICANCER POTENTIAL Sulforaphane, an isothiocyanate derived from glucoraphanin present in broccoli, has been an area of interest in anticancer research in recent years. Studies suggest that this component exhibits chemopreventive potential against certain types of cancer such as skin, breast, and prostate, as well as melanoma, and stomach tumours. A 2018 animal study published in the Cancer Prevention Research observed that inclusion of prenatal diet of broccoli was more beneficial in inhibiting the development of breast cancer as compared to postnatal or adulthood diet. Another animal study in the same journal studied the inhibition effects of broccoli sprouts in case of urinary bladder carcinogenesis. It deemed the cruciferous vegetable to be highly promising in this case, thus warranting further studies.With regards to prostate cancer, a 2018 animal study published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition associated it with a reduced occurrence of prostate cancer in mice. |
| IMPROVE BRAIN HEALTH Some studies have linked a diet rich in sulforaphane-filled broccoli greens and a reduced chance of autism in your children. This could be due to the powerful antioxidant activity of these greens, which can ensure normal brain development. |
| AID IN DIGESTION If you struggle with digestive health, broccoli greens can protect the immune system of the gut and reduce the presence of dangerous bacteria, such as H. pylori, and optimize the bacterial balance, ensuring good nutrient uptake and digestive health, lowering the risk of constipation, ulcers, and colorectal cancer. |
| IMPROVE HEART HEALTH Research has shown that sulforaphane helps protect heart health in two different ways – lowering the level of triglycerides and reducing blood pressure. This can lower your overall risk of cardiovascular issues like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. |