Not so easy eating green.
EAT YOUR GREENS
Eat your vegetables. Your parents always made you sit at the table until all your carrots and beans were gone.
As an adult, you still find it hard to eat enough vegetables throughout the day. You feel like Bugs Bunny.
Hey, one glass of veggie juice would do the trick.
It may not be the magic solution but powdered greens , greens that have been dried and ground up into a powder form , may help boost your vitamin and mineral intake.
Powdered greens are a variety of different fruits and vegetables that have been freeze-dried and ground down to a very fine powdered form that can be mixed into liquid or solid food.
What you may find in powdered greens supplements may vary from brand to brand, so make sure you review the ingredients list. Common ingredients include :Leafy greens like spinach, seaweed like chlorella and spirulina, vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and beets, grasses like wheatgrass, leaves like moringa, fruits like blueberries and acai berries, and herbs like basil, parsley and turmeric. There may also be added pro and prebiotics.
If you are eating a lot of fruits and vegetables, then you are most likely meeting your nutrient needs. If you are someone who struggles to eat enough fruits and vegetables then it is something to be considered ,but you have to be consistent to see any real benefits.
Health benefits.
Provides a natural energy boost
Some of the ingredients in powdered greens like green tea extract may help give you a boost, according to studies.
Green tea contains caffeine and it’s very high in antioxidants. Powdered greens could be a source of energy without needing to drink large amounts of caffeine drinks.
Improves your gut health and supports your immune system
If your powdered greens contain probiotics or prebiotics, you may see an improvement in your gut health.
Probiotics and prebiotics develop your gut microbiome, which can support a healthy immune system and prevent ill health.
Additionally, powdered greens tend to be high in vitamins A and C, which support your immune system.
Reduces the risk of chronic disease
Powdered greens typically have a variety of different vitamins and minerals, which may help your overall health and prevent disease. A few small studies show how powdered greens may reduce oxidative stress and may help lower blood pressure. Other emerging studies have linked probiotics to improving the microbiome in the urinary tract and helping to ward off urinary tract infections and incontinence.
Another big benefit of powdered greens? It’s easy to use and typically easy to carry with you.
Choosing your greens.
Choose companies that verify if the ingredients are accurate.
It should taste good. Even if you believe that leaves and vegetables should taste bad because they are considered medicine ,some natural sweetness .and palatability should accompany the supplement.
Powdered greens are safe, but there are some folks who may need to be cautious.
Powdered greens may be high in vitamin K, If you are on a blood thinner or on any type of medication that could interact with vitamin K, you definitely want to ask your healthcare provider before beginning.
Also, pay attention to the serving size, as most powders are designed to be used only once a day. Check the label.
You never want powdered greens to take the place of eating complete fruits and vegetables. This is not a replacement for proper eating but it can add the missing link to a not so balanced diet.
