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Eating Microgreens? Good Idea!!

 "Microgreens are packed with nutrition because the seed puts all its vital energy into those first few leaves. But the big question is—how do we eat them? In India, where traditional meals are more common than raw salad bowls, the best way is to incorporate them into our desi dishes. Remember, 'less is more'—you don't need to consume them in large quantities; a small handful is enough. You can use them as a garnish on dishes like Paneer Bhurji after cooking to preserve their nutrients. Nutrient Concentration: Research confirms that microgreens contain 4 to 40 times more vitamins and carotenoids than the mature version of the same plant. The seed's 'locked' nutrients become highly bioavailable during this stage. Heat Lability: Studies show that Vitamin C and specific enzymes in greens are heat-sensitive. Adding them as a garnish at the end of cooking (around 60°C or lower) ensures you don't lose these antioxidants. Bioavailability: Because they are so c...

How To Grow Microgreens Free of Cost Using Kitchen Seeds

The Magic of Kitchen Microgreens Many people believe that growing superfoods requires expensive kits or professional seeds. However you can grow nutrient dense microgreens right from your kitchen spice box. Microgreens are young seedlings that are harvested just after the first leaves appear. They contain up to forty times more nutrition than mature vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener using seeds like mustard ajwain and mung beans is the most cost effective way to boost your health. You don't need to buy any fancy containers or be afraid of growing microgreens. If you have any yogurt container or a mesh/net like this, you can use it for microgreens cultivation at zero cost. Even the seeds can be taken from the kitchen, but they should be fresh. Subscribe to Ravneet Bhalla for more such healthy tips. PRO TIP: Using old seeds won't help Science yeh hai ki purane seeds ka "Germination Rate" kam hota hai Using plastic boxes is no problem Growing ...