Radish Talk
Most people have tried a radish or two in their lifetime, commonly seen as a small root vegetable that delivers a spicy punch, often red on the outside and white on the inside. Radish in Microgreens form are very much the same, delivering a spicy punch (although milder). Just as regular radishes come in many colors and cultivars, so too do radish microgreens. You’re probably familiar with red radishes, but full-sized radishes also come in many colors and shapes from white to black, to pink, and even purple.
Radish is a part of the Brassica Family; this family includes vegetables such as Broccoli and Cabbage. Now the wonderful thing about this family is that they contain high levels of compounds that once consumed convert to Sulforaphane. Sulforaphane has useful cancer preventative effects and is also widely being investigated for its benefits for cardiovascular health, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, anti-aging properties, autism, and more. Besides being rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, Radish offer an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and Essential amino acids to the human body.
By now you may be asking yourself what is the difference between full-grown Radish and Radish as a Microgreen? Quite simply like everything in else in the Microgreen world, vegetables in their Microgreen form contain enormous amounts of the above compounds in comparison to the full-grown vegetable. This is why when you search Microgreens on the internet you will see many people claiming that Microgreens contain 40 times the nutritional as their full-grown counterpart. This is because Microgreens are essentially baby seedlings grown and harvested when only a couple inches tall. At this young “Microgreen” stage, plants are at their peak nutritional levels.
Let’s face it, we tend to live busy lifestyles with many people turning to supplements and over the counter options in an attempt to be healthier. Microgreens give you the opportunity to ensure sure you’re eating well and getting your essential doses of vitamins and nutrients without expensive over the counter supplements or vitamins or having to make time to eat more fruit and vegetables during the day.
This does not mean you should replace any fruit and vegetables already in your diet, rather add a small amount of Microgreens to your daily meals and enjoy the benefits.
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