Boost Your Health: How to Maximize the Nutrition of Your Leafy Greens

Getting the most out of your leafy greens

Leafy greens can be a nutritional powerhouse, packed with minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, all of which support immunity, digestion, and overall health. However, the nutritional value of these greens starts to decline quickly after harvest, and this process speeds up during long-distance transport. Most of the greens we buy at our local grocery store are shipped from far away, often losing nutrients along the way, making local, fresh options a better choice for maximizing health benefits.

But not all locally grown greens are created equal. Growing your own greens, especially in a fully integrated indoor hydroponic system like the Les Verts Terrace™ Indoor Garden, can significantly boost their mineral content.

Our research team conducted a study to evaluate the mineral content of head lettuce grown in a Les Verts indoor garden system compared to both field-grown lettuce imported from California as well as lettuce from a popular local hydroponic greenhouse.

The results were clear: lettuce grown in the Les Verts system contained higher levels of key minerals compared to both of these store-bought lettuces.

Why are greens grown in a Les Verts system richer in minerals?

The key factors that contribute to the higher mineral content in greens grown in a Les Verts system include shorter transport distances, minimized shelf-life, a specially formulated Greens Growth Formula nutrition package, and carefully selected plant varieties. By reducing transport time (to effectively zero), ensuring maximum freshness, and prioritizing plant health, Les Verts has perfected a method for enhancing the mineral richness of leafy greens.

As more consumers seek to boost their intake of essential minerals like Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Iron, growing your own greens at home offers a simple and effective solution. Using an indoor growing system like the Les Verts Terrace™ Indoor Garden, which features curated seeds and a custom plant nutrient package, is an excellent way to improve both your nutrition and overall health.

For more detailed information about the nutritional study, please contact growhow@lesverts.com.

Learn more about Les Verts’ indoor garden systems here.