Health Check: Are microgreens better for you than regular greens?

Most microgreens were originally grown for chefs to use in restaurants

 

Microgreens, tiny versions of leafy vegetables and herbs, have been described as healthier than full sized greens. They’re also more expensive.

So, do microgreens really contain more nutrients? Do they have other benefits? And are they worth the extra price?

Microgreens, also called “vegetable confetti”, are grown in a similar way to regular vegetables and other plants. But they are harvested when the plant is no taller than 5cm, which takes about 1-3 weeks from when the seeds are sown.

Microgreens are not to be confused with beansprouts or alfalfa, which are the young seedlings typically