Benefits of Babies for Breakfast
ClickBait - it's not what you (might) think!
I hope i've not offended you with the title. i'm talking about baby lettuces for breakfast. Here's why:
- I have hundreds of baby lettuces crowded together in some of my garden beds. There is not enough space for them to grow, so i am thinning them out. i've already transplanted some into pots and moved them to a greenhouse so they survive the up-coming frosts (actually we had first frost this morning). I wrote about transplanting them (with pictures) a few days ago. Also in that same post i show the sowing of some sunflower seeds which i intend to grow to micro-green stage before consuming.
Anyway, i usually add chard to my green smoothies, but there's not much left in the garden now, so i thought i would use the baby lettuces today.
Baby lettuces in bed | Baby lettuces after bathtime | Baby lettuces about to be blended in #greensmoothie |
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- Baby lettuces are what is known as #microgreens. Micro-Greens are brimming full with energy and nutrients, so are extremely beneficial for physical health. They could be called a #superfood even.
Microgreens, also known as “vegetable confetti” (and many other names), are germinating seedlings usually harvested between 7-14 days. Source
Scientific studies confirm that microgreens contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their fully-fledged counterparts.
Some of the chronic conditions microgreens can protect you from include:
Heart Disease: polyphenols are a type of antioxidant linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, specifically because they can potentially lower inflammatory response and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) levels.
Cancer: Consuming higher levels of polyphenols and antioxidants could reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Diabetes: Research shows that antioxidants improved insulin response and sugar metabolization by up to 44 percent.
Alzheimer’s Disease: increasing antioxidant intake could be linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Source
Regarding the picture of the baby above, although i took the picture (and the one below) myself, the blanket is partially wrapped around a paper bag with a picture of a baby on it. I found the bag, about to be discarded in the garage of my daughters house when she was clearing out preparing to move about 2 years ago. i've been using the bag to store warranty documents for 2 years, and after looking for the warranty for my strimmer (which temporarily stopped working last week - but appears ok now - @valera7368 will be pleased to know) i put it temporarily under some shelves in my living room. This morning during yoga practice the baby was staring at me, so i thought i would wrap it in a blanket and take a picture to make it look more real. i'm pleased with how it came out.
To Source the original image properly, this is the only info. there is on the bag:
Do you grow microgreens? If so, please comment and upload a (or some) pictures below.
Wishing you Health, Wealth & Contentment with all that you attract into your life,
Atma
All photos taken by me with Redmi Note 9 Pro (unless noted otherwise)
Ps. Micro-greens can protect you from the Symptoms known as COVID and help reverse the damaging effects of vaccination (if you have been vaccinated, which i hope you have not!).
Pps. #DOVID21 could also do the same!
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Adzuki bean is the microbean i grow at home garden .it takes 8 days to get ready ,highly source of protein which helps control diabetes .Lettuce is too easy growing microbean at home. Its lovelyl to see your such post which promote organic and homemade food habits.
Aahhaha, that was funny! 😁
absolutely genius clickbait.
i think it's because i've had a strong sadhana lately, helps me be more in theta state!
i just found a book called One Command on my hard drive which talks about and instructs how to get to theta easily and how to use this "one command'. Not got that far yet but i'm very much liking the way it is written.
For example:
How are you dear sister?
Well, in that case, I'm asking for a pool. A puddle is far too much an old donkey.
I'm good, if I don't read the news!
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