Little Bitty Greens is more than just a business…
It’s a story.
Brian and Kristen Gardner’s story starts while serving overseas in Afghanistan. After some time, they knew they wanted to purchase a home together. Jumping in by faith, they decided to purchase a home in Arkansas on Greers Ferry Lake. Although neither one of them have visited Arkansas before, they took a chance. After some tough war-zone experiences, both Brian and Kristen were medically sent home, ending their tours. Upon arriving back to the states there were a number of trials and triumphs as life went on. These experiences put their careers on hold. While some would give up, they bonded together through it all by putting their lives in Gods hands and patiently waiting for the day He would lead them to the path they were now meant to walk. After an unfortunate loss of Kristen’s father, the notion of helping others became something even greater. While nutrition has always been a part of their lifestyles, Brian and Kristen saw Daniel (Kristen’s father) survive heart disease and cancer for some time due to his dietary and lifestyle changes. Which led them to micro greens. A healthy lifestyle of diet and nutrition can not only prevent but help aid in recovery from many ailments. The goal of Little Bitty Greens is to bring a culture of nutrition back to our community.
So why microgreens?
Microgreens contain up to 40X more nutrient density than their mature counterparts! Also, microgreens contain more variety of complex polyphenols than mature plants. Each variety has many other benefits that will be listed under their corresponding purchase tab. The world of microgreens nutrition is still being studied but the conclusion among scientists is that microgreens are a wonderful addition to your diet. Not only do they pack a punch in nutrition but these plants are absolutely beautiful, have intense flavors, all while adding a splash of vibrant color to your meals. Please check out the research papers below to read more on the added benefits of microgreens and how they can impact your life!
https://microgreensworld.com/broccoli-microgreens-nutrition/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157514001513
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27933986/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3915300/
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/jf300459b
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15501721/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23902242/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8760864/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12081821/