When building an emergency food supply, people often turn to foods that last a long time. Think about beans, pasta, rice, and soups. They’re easy to store and can be used in many different meals. But, there’s a problem. These foods often have a lot of salt and don’t have the fresh veggies’ vitamins and nutrients.
The Answer is Microgreens
What if you don’t have much room or the weather makes it hard to grow food? There’s a cool solution: microgreens. These are tiny, young greens that come from vegetable and herb seeds. You can cut them with scissors around two weeks after they start growing. They’re not just tasty; they’re also full of vitamins and minerals. Research shows microgreens can have up to 40 times more nutrients than full-grown plants.
Microgreens are like mini plants. They’re different from sprouts, which are just seeds starting to grow. With sprouts, you eat everything – the seed and what grows out of it. But with microgreens, you only eat the small leaves that pop up above the soil. This means there’s less chance of getting sick from them.
Plus, microgreens are super easy to grow. All you need is soil, seeds, and a place that gets some sun.
Want to know more about how microgreens can upgrade your emergency food supply? Read the full article here.
