Health benefits:

The iron in Pea Shoot microgreens helps fight against tiredness and fatigue. High levels of Vitamin C promote neurotransmitter production, known to regulate mood.  Pea shoots are delicious, crunchy and sweet as peas freshly picked out of the garden. They are harvested 7 days after germination, and are sold in three different sizes and in our Salad Shoot mix. Pea shoots, like all shoots, are very nutritious and a good source for antioxidants. Antioxidants are involved in plant structures and help to prevent damage.  The antioxidant vitamin C is an essential nutrient and helps to prevent damage to cell structures. Pea shoots are a good source of vitamin C and have almost double the amount as mature spinach leaves or about as much as an orange.  Vitamin K (phylloquinone) is required for blood coagulation and is most abundant in dark green leafy vegetables. Pea shoots contain comparable amounts of vitamin K as mature spinach leaves, considered an excellent source of vitamin K.  The carotenoids (beta carotene/ Vitamin A, lutein, zeaxanthin, violaxanthin) are fat soluble antioxidants that can protect cellular structures from damage. The beta-carotene content of pea shoots is comparable to that of carrots and sweet potato, both are well known sources of beta-carotene. Lutein/zeaxanthin are carotenoids that act to help prevent age-related eye degeneration and cataract. Pea shoots contain high amounts of lutein/zeaxanthin. Violaxanthin is a carotenoid found in the photosynthetic organs of plants, and pea shoots are an excellent source.  Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant and pea shoots contain more vitamin E than a serving of almonds and an equivalent amount as sunflower seeds.  Peas microgreens are low fat but high everything else. They contain protein, fiber, omega-3 and micronutrients. Rich in folate, carbohydrates, vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6.

 

• Antioxidant
• Help prevent stomach cancer
• Slows aging
• Prevents wrinkles
• Enhance the immune system
• Helps protect from Alzheimer
• Protects from Osteoporosis
• Contributes to regulate blood sugar level
• Prevents from arthritis
• Reduces bad cholesterol
• Beneficial for weight management
• Helps keep bones healthy
• Relieves constipation
• Has Anti-inflammatory properties

 

How to Use:

You can use pea shoots as garnish. Add fresh pea shoots on vegetable salads (this goes well with arugula, spinach, asparagus, and avocado, to name a few) or sandwiches. Always make sure that you have washed your pea shoots thoroughly before using them raw. You can also cook pea shoots but don’t cook them for too long or else it will lose its crunchy texture and it will become soggy. For example, you can put these in when you are making scrambled eggs or lightly cook with butter and garlic as a side to baked, steamed, or fried salmon.

 

Flavor:

Pea shoot microgreens are sweet with a subtle nutty flavour, they are tender and crisp.

 

Nutritional Benefits:

Rich in Vitamin C, iron, and protein. Measuring by weight, Pea Shoot microgreens are one of the best vegetable sources of protein. Pea shoots, like other microgreens, are best consumed raw for the full nutrient value.

 

Eating pea shoots helps keep the body cancer-free. It also helps protect the integrity of the DNA. Pea shoots do this through the folate, antioxidants, and carotene they contain.