When people get ready for emergencies, they often pick food that can last a long time on the shelf. They choose things like beans, pasta, rice, and soups because you can store them for a long time and they’re easy to cook in many ways. But, these foods often have a lot of salt and don’t have the healthy stuff you get from fresh veggies.
The Answer is Microgreens
The solution? Microgreens! These are tiny, young plants that come from the seeds of veggies and herbs. You can cut them and eat them just two weeks after they start to grow. They’re tiny but mighty, full of taste, vitamins, and minerals. In fact, research shows that microgreens can have up to 40 times more nutrients than fully-grown plants.
Microgreens are different from sprouts. With sprouts, you eat everything – the seed and what grows from it. Microgreens are just the little leaves that pop up out of the soil. This means they’re less likely to make you sick from food poisoning, which can happen with sprouts.
For people getting ready for emergencies, microgreens are awesome because they’re quick and simple to grow. All you need is dirt, seeds, and a place that gets some sun.
Want to know more about why microgreens are a smart choice for your emergency food supply? Read the full article here.