How healthy are Microgreen ? + Recipe tip for a cold
It's that time again: the first cold, rainy days are coming! You hear coughing and sneezing in the office, on the subway and seemingly everywhere else.
In order not to get sick, many people resort to vitamin tablets and other unnatural aids. But can you really prevent a cold with this? And what exactly is contained in such tablets? Stiftung Warentest tested purchased products and found that the preparations contain significantly more vitamins than recommended per daily dose. Some studies show that artificial intake does more harm than good*.
How do you get natural vitamins in the uncomfortable seasons and strengthen your immune system in a healthy way?
No chance for viruses
Microgreen , the young vegetable seedlings, offer an excellent way to avoid any cold. They taste more intense than full-grown vegetables, sometimes just like a spice, and contain their nutrients in concentrated form. Depending on the variety, there are different positive properties. Just take a look at our online shop . We have prepared a large selection for you there!
Recipe tip: Delicious pumpkin soup with basil or cress Microgreen
For 4 people
Preparation time: approx. 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Hokkaido pumpkin
- 1 onion
- Portion of basil or cress Microgreen
- 750 ml broth
- 1 cup of crème fraîche
- 60 g ginger root, fresh
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pepper
- Optional:
- 1 small chili pepper(s), fresh
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Preparation:
- First wash and cut the pumpkin, then remove the seeds and cut the rest into cubes about 1.5 - 2 cm in size.
- Peel and dice the onion and sauté in a pot. Then add salt and add the pumpkin cubes.
- Pour in the broth and add grated or finely chopped fresh ginger. Then refine with a slightly heaped teaspoon of curry powder & cumin, fresh pepper and salt. Optionally, you can also add a tablespoon of sugar and chili to taste.
- After cooking for about 20 to 25 minutes, the soup will become thick. If necessary, the pumpkin pieces can be carefully pureed.
- Season with a cup of crème fraîche and finally sprinkle the delicious, fresh Microgreen on top.
- Enjoy and at the same time support your immune system during the cold seasons.
