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194: Micronutrients, Microgreens & Smart Gardens – Natalie Paterson

194: Micronutrients, Microgreens & Smart Gardens – Natalie Paterson

FromSound Bites A Nutrition Podcast


194: Micronutrients, Microgreens & Smart Gardens – Natalie Paterson

FromSound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population is not meeting the daily recommended intake for vegetables which is approximately 2-3 cups per day for most adults. Microgreens are young vegetable greens which generally contain greater amounts of health-promoting micronutrients than their mature counterparts. Although they are small, microgreens have delicate textures, distinctive flavors and various nutrients from vitamin A to zinc. Smart gardens are vegetable or herb gardens that are typically small, indoor units controlled by computer and/or manage their own lighting. ingarden is a simple indoor hydroponic smart garden for growing microgreens. Tune in to this episode with guest Natalie Paterson, food science graduate student and co-founder of ingarden, to learn about: what is “hidden hunger” micronutrient requirements and gaps what are microgreens and what nutrients do they provide how microgreens can help fill micronutrient gaps the story and innovation behind ingarden how ingarden works and what makes it unique a discount code for your own ingarden starter set Full shownotes and resources at: www.SoundBitesRD.com/194
Released:
Oct 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hosted by award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins, the Guilt-Free RD - "because food shouldn't make you feel bad!" Join Melissa’s conversations with a variety of experts on topics ranging from fad diets to farming and gain credible information to help you make your own, well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear. For more information visit www.SoundBitesRD.com.