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Learning Leaf University
Welcome to your ultimate blog for all things small but mighty! Dive into the technical side of growing with our Microgreens 101 guides. Or, explore lifestyle tips, recipes, and fun facts over in The Micro Life. We break down the essential "whys" and "hows" of eating them. At the same time, we highlight the incredible health benefits packed into every tray. From cultivation secrets to quick culinary inspiration, discover how these tiny greens make a massive impact on your daily wellness.
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Flora Family: How Microgreens Are A Superfood
Itsy's Science Corner Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk superfoods: Itsy: "What do you think the definition of superfood is?" Audience: (Silence... more silence, .....) "Ummm, I guess a food that is chock-full of all the good stuff our bodies need?" Itsy: "That would be proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The human body needs all of them. Try again. What do you think of?" Audience: "Chia seed pudding and blueberries are all over my social media feeds. Them and cottage c
Dawn Halter
6 days ago3 min read
Flora Family: How Broccoli Microgreens Quiet Chronic Inflammation
Itsy Cella Flora (right) introduces her cousin, Floretta Flora (left) Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk about how inflammation affects the body. Have you ever twisted an ankle or cut your finger? Most of us have at one point or another. Our bodies are wonderfully complex and have the ability to heal themselves. That's a good thing since I tend to be very clumsy. When you cut your finger or twist your ankle, your body's natural response to the pain from the injury is to
Dawn Halter
Sep 104 min read
Functional Medicine & Microgreens | Itsy Cella Flora Explains Food as Medicine
Itsy Cella Flora here! 🌱 Let’s talk about why so many people are turning to functional medicine—and how microgreens fit into the big picture. Physician: "So why are you here today?" You: "I just feel off. You know. I have the blahs." Physician: "How are you sleeping? How long has this been going on?" You: "Umm, I guess I sleep ok? That is when I sleep. How long? I don't know. For a while now." Physician: (They type on the computer for a moment, then grab their tablet, ta
Dawn Halter
Sep 34 min read
How to Use Microgreens: Beyond the Restaurant Garnish
A stunning appetizer with microgreens Chef or Foodie, or Somewhere In Between I am not a classically trained chef. However, I have been known to throw together a meal with what I have on hand. Pulling different ingredients from the pantry, freezer and fridge then adding a dash of this spice or that spice to come up with something to eat. Sometimes those "throw together meals," as a friend of mine calls them, are fantabulous. Followed by a "You have got to give me this rec
Dawn Halter
Aug 203 min read
Microgreens Health Benefits & Modern Science Explored
Our Official Spokesperson Regarding Health and Nutrition Say hello to Itsy Cella Flora —our wonderfully quirky, leafy resident teaching scientist and official spokesperson for exploring the ins and outs of where medical issues meet microgreens research! None of us here at Tasty Little Leaves Microgreens are doctors or hold any medical degrees. However, we’ve learned plenty in life’s classroom through the medical school of hard knocks—not just with family and friends, but fir
Dawn Halter
Aug 132 min read
A Beginner's Flavor Guide: Which Microgreens Are Right for You?
A close-up view of our hydroponically grown microgreen tray—packed with flavor and nutrients. “I have such a hard time finding a vegetable I like and will eat. And my kids? It is a battle at the dinner table every night!” Does this sound familiar? For you or a friend? Most veggies have strong flavors. And unless they are floating in butter or cheese sauces, finding different satisfying ways to fix them is exasperating. Plus to eat a full cup of them? Uh, yah, no thank
Dawn Halter
Jul 303 min read
Grow On-Demand Microgreens: The Method Behind Our Madness
So, what does "grow on-demand" microgreens really mean? Simply put, it’s how we do business. Tasty Little Leaves Microgreens, LLC doesn't have a brick-and-mortar storefront—we are a completely web-based service. Because of this, our service includes cultivating, harvesting, and delivering pesticide-free, nutrient-dense living food directly to you. (And if we get technical about it, they aren't "chemical-free" because even pure water is a chemical! Plus, I add a clean, mineral
Dawn Halter
Jul 112 min read
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