Innovative Customized Nutritional Content in Microgreens and Vegetables

Today, you’ll learn about the reason and the history of leap year, how scientists could tailor microgreens to your own personal dietary needs, and a lesson in getting teens to listen to your advice.  

Leap Year 

• “Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?” by Harry Baker. 2024.  
• “Which years are leap years?” Royal Museums Greenwich. N.d. 

Tailored Microgreens 

• “Microgreens made to order: Italian scientists have tailored iodine and potassium content of radishes, peas, rocket and chard.” EurekAlert! 2024.  
• “Soilless cultivation systems to produce tailored microgreens for specific nutritional needs.” by Massimiliano D’Imperio, et al. 2023.  
• “Why You Should Eat Microgreens.” Cleveland Clinic. 2023.  

Teenage Advice 

• “Got advice? Here’s how to get teens to listen.” by J.D. Warren. 2024.  
• “Relations Between Daily Activities and Adolescent Mood: The Role of Autonomy.” by Sally M. Weinstein & Robin Mermelstein. 2008.  

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