Broccoli Microgreens

We all know that broccoli is healthy, but most of us don’t eat it often enough. Some don’t like the taste, some find it hard to prepare, but did you know there’s an even more nutrient-dense form of broccoli you’ve probably never heard of? I’m talking about broccoli microgreens.

The health benefits of broccoli microgreens are unbelievable, considering their tiny size. They can contain up to 40 times the levels of nutrients by weight compared to adult broccoli.

What are broccoli microgreens? It is a phase in a plant’s life when it is between 10 and 14 days old. During this stage, sulforaphane (pronounced ‘sull-fore-uh-fane’), one of the plant’s natural compounds peaks. Sulforaphane is nature’s most potent known Nrf2 activator–which means it activates a biological process that actually creates antioxidant proteins in your body.

This compound is also present in a few other cruciferous vegetables like Bok choy, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. However, broccoli is one of the foods highest in sulforaphane, particularly at the.