Microgreens and mature vegetables might both limit weight gain, study suggests

Thomas Wang, the project’s principal investigator, said: “The scientific literature suggests that cruciferous vegetables, like kale and broccoli, are good for you.” Picture: PA

Microgreens and mature vegetables may offer different nutrients, but they might both be effective in limiting weight gain, new research suggests.

Microgreens – older than sprouts but younger than baby greens – have been touted by some as a superfood, and scientists are aiming to find out if they have earned this reputation, and how they compare with fully grown veg.