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MICROGREENS
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Genus/Species
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Nutritional Benefit
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Health Benefits
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Alfalfa
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Medicago/M. Sativa
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- Vit K
- Vit C
- Iron
- Folate
- Copper
- Vit B
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- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Reduces inflammation (arthritis)
- Improves bowel movement (fibre)
- Immune booster (Vit C)
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Arugula (Rocket)
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Eruca/E. Sativa
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- Vit A
- Vit K
- Folate
- Calcium
- Potassium
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- Boosts bone health (Vit K)
- Boosts immune system
- Pre-natal care (folate)
- Increase metabolism (Vit B)
- Improves Eye-site (carotenoid)
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Amaranthus Red
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Amaranthus/A. Cruentus
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- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Calcium
- Potassium
- Folate
- Vit B
- Vit E
- Vit A
- Vit C
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- Antioxidant agent
- Imporves bone quantity (calcium)
- Improves digestion (fibre)
- Gluten free
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Improves vision (vit A)
- Haircare, prevents hair loss (lysine)
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Basil
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Ocimum/O. basilicum
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- Vit A
- Vit B
- Vit C
- Iron
- Potassium
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- Anti-inflammatory
- Antibacterial
- Improves heart function
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Beet
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Beta/B. Vulgaris
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- Phosphorus
- Zinc
- Vit B
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Vit A
- Vit C
- Calcium
- Iron
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- Improve heart health
- Improves liver health
- Prevent respiratory problems
- Improves eye health
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Broccoli
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Brassica/B. Oleracea
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- Vit A
- Vit B
- Folate
- Vit C
- Vit K
- Calcium
- Iron
- Potassium
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- Skin Care
- UV protection
- treats constipation
- Prevents heart disease
- Eye care
- Improves bone health
- Regulates blood pressure
- Treats anemia
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Cabbage Red
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Brassica/B. Oleracea
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- Vit A
- VIt C
- Vit K
- Potassium
- Manganese
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- Anti-inflammatory
- Improves vision
- Improves brain health (Vit K/anthocyanin)
- Improves Bone health
- Regulates Blood Pressure
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Fenugreek
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Trigonella/T. Foenum-graecum
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- Iron
- Vit B6
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Vit C
- Vit A
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- good for breastfeeding (diosgenin increases milk)
- reduces menstrual discomfort (is an emmenagogue)
- reduces LDL cholesterol levels
- controls diabetes (galactomannan)
- relieves sore throat (soothing mucilage)
- relieves constipation
- prevents colon cancer (diosgenin)
- suppresses appetite (weight loss)
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Kale
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Brassica/B. Oleracea
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- Vit A
- Vit C
- Vit K
- Antioxidants
- Iron
- Calcium
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- Strengthens and grows hair
- Reduces wrinkles and age spots
- Anti-inflammatory (stomach, heart, arthritis)
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves digestion (high fibre)
- Improves bone health (anti-osteoporosis)
- Prevents heart disease
- Improves vision (lutein/zeaxanthin)
- Lowers blood sugar levels (for diabetics)
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Mustard
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Brassica/Sinapis
(species depends and hence not included)
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- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Folate
- Vit A
- Vit K
- Vit C
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- Prevents bladder, colon, cervical cancer (glucosinolates)
- Treats psoriasis
- Relieves contact dermatitis (skin inflammation)
- Improves heart health
- Decongestant and expectorant to clear airways
- Treats ringworms
- Improves nerve healing
- Lowers cholesterol
- Controls diabetes
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Pak Choi
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Brassica/B. Rapa
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- Vit C
- Vit A
- Vit K
- Vit B6
- Zinc
- Manganese
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- Improves bone health
- Improves healing (blood clotting agent)
- provides eye care
- Improves heart health
- Provides skin care
- Lowers blood pressure
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Peas
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Pisum/P. Sativum
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- Vit K
- Manganese
- Vit B
- Copper
- Vit C
- Phosphorus
- Folate
- Zinc
- Iron
- Potassium
- Magnesium
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- Prevents stomach cancer (polyphenol)
- Prevents wrinkles
- Improves bone health and prevents osteoporosis
- Prevents arthritis
- Prevents alzheimer’s
- Regulates blood sugar levels
- Improves heart health
- Prevents constipation
- Lowers cholesterol
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Radish
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Raphanus/R. raphanistrum
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- Vit C
- Potassium
- Folate
- Vit B6
- Manganese
- Calcium
- iron
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- Maintains liver health (treats jaundice)
- Treats urinary disorders and protects kidneys (acts as diuretic)
- Improves heart health
- Relieves congestion of airways
- Lowers blood pressure
- Controls diabetes
- Improves skin care
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Spinach
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Spinacia/S. Oleracea
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- Potassium
- Manganese
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vit A
- Vit B
- Vit C
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- Improves eye sight
- Provides neurological benefits
- Lowers blood pressure
- Strengthens muscles
- Improves bone health
- Prevents heart disease
- Helps with fetal development
- Anti-inflammatory
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Sunflower
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Helianthus/H. annuus
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- Vit E
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Iron
- calcium
- Tryptophan (amino acid)
- Folate
- Vit B6
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- Prevents cellular damage thereby preventing cancers
- Improves digestion
- High energy levels
- Strengthens muscles
- Strengthens bones
- Improves brain health
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