Alfalfa - 125g
Why are they good for you?
Alfalfa, also known as lucerne or Medicago sativa, is a plant that has been grown as feed for livestock for hundreds of years.
It was long prized for its superior content of vitamins, minerals, and protein compared to other feed sources.
Alfalfa is a part of the legume family, but itโs also considered an herb.
In addition to being used as feed, it has a long history of use as a medicinal herb for humans.
Its seeds or dried leaves can be taken as a supplement, or the seeds can be sprouted and eaten in the form of alfalfa sprouts.
Nutritional information of romaine lettuce
1 cup (33 grams) of alfalfa sprouts contains a mere 8 calories. It also contains the following:
Vitamin K: 8% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin C: 3% of the DV
Folate: 3% of the DV
Thiamine: 2% of the DV
Riboflavin: 3% of the DV
Magnesium: 2% of the DV
Iron: 2% of the DV
Copper: 6% of the DV
A cup also contains 1 gram of protein and 1 gram of carbs, which comes from fiber.
Alfalfa also has a high content of bioactive plant compounds, including saponins, coumarins, flavonoids, phytosterols, phytoestrogens, and alkaloids.
(source: healthline.com)
Produce of: Australia