Rocket Microgreens, otherwise known as Argula, are a natural and healthy way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. They are a rich source of Vitamin C and beta-carotene, which helps gives an energy boost and lessen stress, as well as phenols, potassium and calcium.
Rocket Microgreens have been shown to have many health benefits, and many studies have explored the health benefits of these microgreens.
For example, there have been studies that found vegetables that are a member of the Brassicaceae family (also called Cruciferae) can help in the prevention of cancers.
They also protect against cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure and contain bone development benefits because they provide the perfect balance of calcium and magnesium needed for healthy bones.
Some of their benefits include:
Vitamin C: is essential for the immune system.
Beta-carotene: is an antioxidant that helps fight cancer cells
Phenols: an anti-inflammatory compound that helps fight chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
Potassium: can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack by reducing the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
Calcium: that helps strengthen teeth and bones
Rocket microgreens are nutrient-dense vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked and used in salads, sandwiches, and soups.
It has a lovely peppery yet nutty flavour and is easy to grow. If you pre-soak your seeds for up to 12 hours, then plant, you should start to see bold green leaves and yellowish-white stems after around 4-5 days of the blackout period.
Sources
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4113757/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8392261/
https://news.asu.edu/content/vitamin-c-depletion-has-links-lower-fat-oxidation-not-weight-loss
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245587/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2737735/
