Broccoli is well known for its particular flavor, healthy properties, and ability to help ward off certain types of cancer, but there’s more to this veggie than the florets found in salad bars, stir fries, and your favorite broccoli cheese soup.
According to research done at the Agricultural Research Service’s Food Quality Laboratory, broccoli microgreens host a wealth of beneficial nutrients. Broccoli is known as a powerful dark green vegetable, but its microgreen stage of growth actually boasts 4 times the cancer-fighting antioxidants as found at maturity. This is due to phytonutrients such as glucosinolates.
