It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that greens are good for our health. This National Nutrition Month, we’re looking beyond the basics to explore how they support everyday wellbeing.
They feed the good bacteria in your gut.
Probiotics, the beneficial bacteria in fermented foods, add new beneficial bacteria to the gut. This good bacteria is vital for maintaining healthy digestion and even regulating the nervous system. Prebiotics, like the fiber found in lettuce, feed the beneficial bacteria, helping it grow and thrive.
They help us absorb other nutrients better.
Greens don’t just provide nutrients – they help us absorb and activate other ones. Vitamin C found in lettuce helps with iron absorption; vitamin K works alongside calcium for bone health.
They help balance blood sugar.
The fiber and water in greens make them a great way to “dress your carbs” and prevent large glucose spikes. When eaten before or alongside a meal, greens help to slow digestion and maintain stable energy levels. Add a big handful into your next sandwich or dump one of our Salad Kits on top of a pizza for an easy, blood sugar-stabilizing upgrade.
Fresher= more nutritious.
Nutrients, especially delicate ones like Vitamin C, begin to break down with time, light, heat, and oxygen. The longer greens sit in storage or in transit, the more nutrients they lose. Our greens are grown close to home so that they’re still packed with nutrients by the time they get to you.
