Why This Every Day Plant is SOOooo Good!
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
You may think of alfalfa as just some farm feed. It's been fed to many animals for a good reason. It is the oldest plant grown for animal feed and probably originated in Iran or around the Mediterranean. Its use predates history. Alfalfa contains high amounts of easily assimilated nutrients and it also enhances the assimilation of nutrients in the digestive tract. The highly nourishing properties of alfalfa include high calcium, magnesium, and silicon content.
Alfalfa contains high amounts of chlorophyll, protein, fiber, beta-carotene, vitamins A and C, B vitamins (biotin, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, riboflavin, and thiamin). It contains average amounts of vitamin D, E, and K, as well as amino acids (valine, lysine, arginine, leucine, isoleucine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, methionine, and threonine). Additionally, alfalfa contains trace minerals including calcium, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, sodium, and zinc.
For people, one cup of tea, drunk before meals, may be useful to strengthen the digestive system. Alfalfa aids in the assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates, and minerals. It also helps to regulate the pH level of the stomach and may be useful for those who suffer from hyper-acidic stomach conditions and stomach ulcers.
So now you know why we include this nutritious plant in our Green Chunks as well as some of our rolls.
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