Written By Guest Writer 2017 Issues / Edibles / Get Fresh / Victoria Jan 3, 2017 The Mighty Green: Year-round microgreens make any meal healthier. SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest“GET FRESH”My recent visit to a master microgreens grower in North Saanich, where you are literally surrounded in new life, will give you hope in this season when everything seems to take a little more effort. Hope that you can achieve all those “New Year, New You” resolutions for being a better person. We all have one of these lists; we just don’t all admit it. And many of our lists are topped with “eat better/fresher/greener.”Enter the microgreen. These little lovelies are the champions of any fresh/local/green master strategy. Tim Gilpin at Specialty Microgreens has been at this for years. He harvests every two weeks year round, at the appearance of the first “true leaves,” to capitalize on maximum nutrient density. New seeds are always soaking and fresh cuts are being dropped at local markets to fuel your new commitment to goodness.Microgreens aren’t the new kid on the block some think they are. They’ve been on the scene since the ’70s but are currently taking centre stage as their extreme nutrient density of up to 40 times that of their full-leaf counterpart speaks to our constant quest for increased efficiency, even in our food.These little leaves deliver: with more than 15 varieties seeded throughout the year—from pac choi and radish to purple mustard, kohlrabi, arugula, peas and all of the brassicas—you’re not only getting concentrated nutrients, the flavour delivery is exceptional. Every salad, sandwich, soup or rice bowl topped with microgreens is instantly healthier, and immensely tastier. How often is the more nutritious option also the more delicious one? Put these little green gems on your grocery list; or get a New Year’s resolution gold star for growing your own. Website– BY DAISY ORSERDaisy Orser is co-owner of The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer, an award winning locally-focused food market in Victoria BC. www.therootcellar.ca Notes:When Shakespeare said ‘Though she be but little, she is fierce,’ I’m certain he was eating avocado toast topped with a nice big handful of local micro greens.MICRO GREENS BOAST 10-40x the nutrient density of their full leaf counterparts.SMALL BUT MIGHTY: Locally grown and readily available year round, nutrient dense and delicious. SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like 2017 Issues October 30, 2017 November | December 2017 Holiday Issue Welcome to issue 21-06, the Nov/Dec 2017 Holiday issue. It’s available at select shops, grocers, wine stores and restaurants around Victoria ... Read More 2017 Issues / Magazine September 8, 2017 September/October 2017 WELCOME For me, fall is a time for travel. I long to get out there to discover new places, cultures, and foods. Leaving Vancouver Island during the ... Read More 2017 Issues / The Big Picture July 3, 2017 Summer Issue of EAT Magazine Available in Print & Digital Versions The July/August 2017 issue of EAT is out and on the streets. Pick-up your copy today at your favourite grocer, deli, wine shop, café or book store. ... Read More 2017 Issues / Magazine May 16, 2017 Digital Version of May/June 2017 EAT Magazine is Out The digital version of our May/June 2017 issue has been posted and is available to read here. Highlights You are Where You Eat – a travel ... Read More 2017 Issues / Magazine February 28, 2017 March/April 2017 Issue The March/April 2017 issue out and on the stands. Read the digital edition here. Inside Seasonal Coffee Primer All Kinds of Meatballs ... Read More 2017 Issues / Magazine December 29, 2016 EAT Magazine January | February 2017 Issue READ NOW INSIDE Food Delivery Oad Kee Mao The Food-Obsessed Physicist The Great Unifier: The History of Fried Dough Retro Comfort Food ... Read More Comments are closed.
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