We have heard that diets high in fruits and vegetables can reduce our risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes,  and even wrinkles. According to the National Cancer Institute, eight to 10 servings a day can cut our risk of some cancers in half! Recently however, they have upped that to 13 servings a day.  It’s likely that the average person has difficulty getting in just a few servings a day let alone 13. Then you add in the lack of nutrients in these foods today due to lack of mineral rich soil, the use of pesticides and herbicides and you are left with less nutrients than you imagined unless you are eating all organic and even then you still are not getting enough nutrients.

The really good news is that you can get your greens in either pill or powder form these days. You just have to make sure you are getting them from a reputable source. So unless you want to graze on lettuce and broccoli all day, a green powder or supplement will be a welcome addition to maintaining your health.

Fruits and vegetable that are rich with vibrant colors such as tomatoes, carrots, spinach, broccoli, blueberries and raspberries are much more potent and beneficial when it comes to antioxidant, fiber and probiotic leveles. 

So Why Green Foods?

In an article written in “To Your Health” magazine, it has been realized that there is more to nutrition than just vitamin and minerals. Something we have known for over 30 years. It stated that food science research determined that there may be well over 1,000 different plant chemicals, known as phytochemicals, available in fruits and vegetables that may have a positive metabolic effect. This study also showed that certain foods contain greater quantities of antioxidants, fibers, probiotics, and even specific medicinal value specifically in the regards to edible herbs and spices. They have come to be known as “superfoods”!

It is likely that you have heard of these foods at some point or another but what you may not know is that superfoods have expanded to include functional foods known as green food drink mixes. Functional foods are highly nutritious and associated with a number of powerful health benefits. For example, they may protect against disease, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and promote proper growth and development.Why you might ask. Simple, it is the fastest and easiest way to boost and nourish the body with such superlative nutrients and superfoods. They contain a wide variety of phytonutrients including vitamin, mineral, proteins, essential fatty acids, flavonoids, carotenoids, and other substances that together exhibit antioxidant, detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial benefits.

Green-food mixes are different from mainstream vitamin and mineral supplements because they are not synthetic nor are they isolate compounds; they are whole-food sources of nutrition. They are the base of the food chain and, therefore, the source of optimal nutrition. As stated earlier, few of us eat the recommended amount of these foods daily to benefit from them and it should be noted that the benefits are far and wide. So why the nutritional void? Is it that a person doesn’t like these foods or are they just too busy and reach for what is fast and convenient,? Whatever the reason it is, it’s one that we highly recommend that people try to remedy.  The Standard American Diet (SAD) has given rise to an epidemic of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and premature aging to name a few. We work hard to be part of the solution for American families today and we don’t want you to become part of the statistics.  Phytonutrient-dense foods must become mainstays in our diets and the easiest way we know how to do this is with a green-food drink.

Choosing The Right Green Food Drink

Quality manufacturers of green-food drink mixes should take care to preserve the nutrients naturally found in fruits and vegetables during various manufacturing processes.

These are natural, certified organic, whole foods and they are best consumed as close to their natural environment as possible. Always seek products that do not use genetically modified foods and of which are not altered using nanotechnology.

We use a variety of companies that we know are extremely reputable and who have stringent manufacturing guide lines ensuring consumers receive all the benefits necessary.  Now that you have a little education in the area of superfoods we hope you will join the ever expanding market of consumers who are now making green-food drink mixes a part of their daily diet and not just because they know its good for them but because they can actually feel the difference in how they feel.

If you don’t like green smoothie drinks we offer a few different supplements such as SP Green Food, SP Cruciferous Complete, and Alka-Green tablets that will also give you the nutrient support you need and is quick and easy for those always on the go.

As for green powders we offer two different brands:

Nitrogreens and Immunologic PH Greens.

Call 313-881-7677 to order yours today or feel free to stop by the clinic and pick the greens of your choice.