Get the rundown on indoor-farmed greens with Sustenir Agriculture: From nutritional information to their impact on the environment.
Healthy eating and the sustainability movement have gained much traction in recent years. And if that speaks to your lifestyle, indoor-farmed greens might be your new favourite thing. These veggies are sustainably farmed and boast incredible health benefits.
For the full rundown, we dish on all the facts from the experts behind Sustenir Agriculture, one of the biggest indoor farms in Southeast Asia. The brand was founded by two environment-loving friends, and it produces seasonal crops all year round.
Debunking the myth
Worried that indoor-farmed vegetables are not as healthy as the ones grown in natural sunlight? You’re not alone – many people wonder about the nutritional content of these greens, so Sustenir Agriculture put its popular Kinky Kale to the test.
The results will surprise you: 100 grams of Sustenir Agriculture’s kale contains more vitamin C than a small orange, up to 6% more magnesium and up to 5.6% more vitamin A than the Health Promotion Board’s recommended daily intake! So if you’re concerned about the amount of vitamins in greens that are grown indoors, worry no more.
Who is it for?
Vitamin C isn’t just something you take when you have a cold. This health-booster strengthens your immune system, making it a must-have for those who live hectic city lives. That’s everyone from working parents to entrepreneurs.
On the other hand, vitamin A is what you need for better eyesight. So anyone who spends hours staring at screens (which is basically all of us urban dwellers) should ensure they have sufficient intake of this vitamin for eye health.
Magnesium is a mineral that’s essential for energy metabolism and maintenance of bone and tooth health. Heads up, gym buffs: Having enough magnesium in your diet is a little known hack for building your ideal bod! So crunch down on a kale salad to get closer to your six-pack dreams.
Support local and the environment
With ‘choose good, do good’ as the brand’s tagline, you’ll be stoked to know that Sustenir Agriculture’s farming practices are planet-friendly. The team uses 95% less water and 85% less fertiliser than traditional farming, boasting pesticide-free and non-GMO produce.
Plus, Sustenir Agriculture grows its goods locally in an indoor farm in Singapore – the first in the country to commercially grow strawberries. Local farming makes the process even kinder to the environment by reducing the carbon footprint of transport. With the veggies harvested fresh here, there’s no need to ship them on a journey halfway around the world!
Sustenir Agriculture, available at Cold Storage and RedMart.
This post is in partnership with Sustenir Agriculture.