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Vital Super Greens Powder - What Are They?
The term "super greens powder" is relatively new and was coined a few years ago to provide a definition for the group of green plants and vegetables that play a vital role in our health. More broadly, they are also known as "superfoods".
The premise is that superfoods have exceptional nutrient density. This may also include "superfruits", which generally is associated with fruits that can be highly beneficial in the diet, are easy to consume and convenient.
A Combination Of Vital Super Green Powder And A Balanced Diet
The term "balanced diet" can mean any number of things, and every person's body is different. Some people in Australia have a higher tolerance to higher intake of fats, and some to sugar. The most important thing to realise is that you need to start understanding your body, and how your body feels.
The best way to consume super greens powder every day in Australia is in combination with a well thought out and balanced diet, and get the best vitamins and minerals from a chlorophyll based product. They will never be a complete substitute for fresh fruit and vegetables, but certainly can play a part in ensuring you encompass the right vitamins and minerals in your diet.
Each ingredients in a super green product provides it's own unique element to the mind and body.It's also important to understand the difference between certified organic and organic greens. If a product is not certified, that doesn't mean it's not organic greens, it just means it hasn't been through the certified organic process. Certified organic has simply gone through accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Powders
What are super green powders?
A. Super greens or commonly known as super greens powders in Australia, are dehydrated ingredients and carefully dried green vegetable that are then ground into a powder. They can be used as an alternative to whole greens vegetables as the retain much of their nutrient and mineral value. You can check out our 2019 greens powder reviews here.
What are some of the common greens powder vegetables?
A. Almost any vegetable can be used but common greens are wheatgrass, matcha green tea, spirulina, stevia, celery seed, and barley grass, and have an alkalising effect. Wheat grass and barley grass are two consitent ingredients.
How do you consume super green powders?
The best way to consume supergreens in Australia is in combination with a well thought out and balanced diet, daily They will never be a complete substitute for fresh fruit and vegetables daily, but certainly can play a part in ensuring you encompass the right vitamins and minerals in your diet. They are easy and convenient to consume.
Each ingredients in a supergreen product provides it's own unique health improvements to the mind and body. Barley grass is a popular ingredient in many greens powders.
Some of the common ways to consume include a daily smoothie, added to a protein smoothie, added to apple juice, and the greens powders can also be measured in grams to make sure you have the optimum proportion of protein and super green food powder. The key is consistency and consuming daily.
What health benefits can you expect by consuming greens powders?
There are potentially many reasons but some that you may experience are improved energy, detoxification, acid reduction in the body, improved mental clarity, reduced stress, and reduced recovery time after strenuous exercise. Rich in vitamins minerals, they are also a great source of vitamins minerals, & vitamin c
Our products being green, have all the features of chlorophyll based products and are easy to take daily.
Do You Sell Your Super Green Powder In Chemist Warehouse?
A. No, currently we are only in a handful of bricks and mortar retail outlets in Australia. We may approach Chemist Warehouse to stock our super greens products in the future.
Do You Sell Your Super Greens Powder in Woolworths, Coles Or Aldi?
No, currently our great product is only in a handful of bricks and mortar retail outlets. We may approach Coles, Woolworths and Aldi to stock our super greens products in the future.
Is your powder suitable for kids?
Yes. In fact one of the reasons we worked so hard on the taste is so it was more delicious for Australian children and kids. We also stock Morlife Kids Greens Powder in our range.
Does You Powder Expire?
Most products will have an expiry date added to the label. in general, most powders will have a 12 month expiry from production. We offer our great product to customers soon after production, so our superfood mix offer is always fresh.
Can Greens Powder Be Added To Coffee?
Yes greens powder can be added to coffee or protein powders. . However in general the powder will maintain it's efficacy if taken with cool liquid.
Is Green Powder Vegan?
Yes. Our super greens are completely vegan. All ingredients are vegan.
Is Greens Powder Gluten Free?
Yes, all ingredients are gluten free.
Are Greens Powders A Waste Of Money?
Of course we don't think so, in fact far from it. There are many studies indicating the improvements using these supplements, however the best evidence is anecdotal, with our customers telling us the improvements they are seeing. You can read about some of them here.
How To Make The Best Super Greens Powder Supplements Taste Good And Are Delicious?
Luckily this is not something you need to worry about with Curavita greens. It's one of the features we wanted in our powder. We worked really hard to make sure our greens taste great and are delicious, and the blend of of ingredients if optimised for taste.
Our Ingredients - Why We Have Added Them
We have added 12 different ingredients to our Green Boost juice formula.
1.Wheatgrass
There has been a lot of hype about the popular greens wheatgrass supplements in the last few years. Wheat grass is closely related to wheat, and when dry looks like hay or straw. It's been part of holistic medicine all over the world for 1000's of years. Wheat grass is dense in plant nutrients, and has been considered as antioxidants due to the presence of A,C, and E.
It also is a good source of Vitamin K, B6, zinc, iron, selenium and manganese. A 2017 study reached the conclusion that wheat grass could be used a a supplemental treatment to cancer.
There is also a 2015 study that suggests wheatgrass has antimicrobials properties. It's sometimes confused with barley grass so make sure you check labels on products.
2. Matcha Green Tea
Matcha green tea supplements have been popular with healthy eating and superfood advocates for decades. It's packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg. Green tea extract may boost metabolism and helps burns calories.
It's also has been known to detoxify the body, calms the mind, is rich in fibre, chlorophyll and vitamins and provides a source of vitamin C. Other vitamins include selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium. It's also been know to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol. For more information on Matcha green tea, see this this article.
3. Celery Seed
Celery is really popular right now and the trend of drinking celery juice supplements every morning on an empty stomach is now hugely popular all over the world. It's long been touted as a super green.
Celery seeds (greens) have been used in eastern medicine for 1000's of years to treat ailments such as bronchitis, skin problems and the flu. They are rich in nutrients and essential minerals such as calcium, manganese and iron. They've also been know to provide benefits for bones, promote red blood cell formation, and help with iron deficiency.
4. Spirulina
Spirulina has increased in popularity as a dietary supplement and superfood. It's a type of blue-green algae that is packed full nutrients and benefits. These include thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and vitamins B6, A and K.
It's been know to lower cholesterol, and have a positive effect on blood lipids, which are fats in the blood. A study in 2013 suggests this claim.There is also a theory that Spirulina may treat mood disorders, the theory being that it's a source of tryptophan, and the amino acids support serotonin production. Serotonin is known to play a vital role in mental health. A great source of amino acids.
5.Spinach
No one really knows the origins of Spinach, but it's thought it was first cultivated as a food source in Persia. Even 1000 years ago it was know as a superfood, and by the late 12th century it's cultivation had spread throughout Europe.It's rich in antioxidants, and is an extremely good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K.
Spinach supplements are high in magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium. The benefits of Spinach have long been known. Also found in spinach is the antioxidant beta-carotene. Multiple studies have shown that it may help combat cancers such as breast, prostate and ovarian cancer and increase energy. This is why we have included it in our greens.
6. Lemon
You may ask why we added Lemon to our Green Boost Super Greens. It's no secret that lemons are high in vitamin C. They also contain flavonoids, that have anitoxidant and cancer fighting properties.
Also attributed benefits of lemons are improved heart health, weigh loss, prevents kidney stones, treats indigestion, reduces fever, improved dental health, soothes respiratory disorders, and can help fight infections. These are some of the long list of benefits of lemons on our health. Our powder is rich in vitamin c due to the inclusion of lemon. More info here:https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lemon.html
7. Stevia
Stevia is a natural sweetener, energy & superfood and used in a range of supplements. It also has some benefits that you may not associate with this type of ingredient. While it's been touted to be an anti-microbial, anti-diarrheal, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and has immunomodulatory actions, the two most recognised benefits are helping high blood pressure, and high blood sugar/insulin resistance.
There are many studies that indicate this. You can view this article for more information.
8. Coconut Water
Coconut water is has gained huge popularity of the last few years. It contain easily digestible carbohydrates, and electrolytes. It provides 100% natural energy and contains no artificial sugars. While not greens, it was included in our greens due to it's health benefits.
Contains potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium electrolytes. A natural source of B Vitamins.
9. Natural Vanilla
We've added natural vanilla not only for appealing flavour, but also it has some health benefits that maybe you didn't know about. It is also delicious.
Known benefits include improving mental performance, anti inflammatory properties, antioxidants properties and can also lower cholesterol.
10. Tumeric
We probably don't need to talk much about Tumeric. There are 1000's of articles and anecdotal evidence of the health benefits of this amazing super food. Everything from improving arthritis symptoms.
A 2006 study showed turmeric was more effective at preventing joint inflammation than reducing joint inflammation. It has been used in India and the sub continent for 1000's of years as an ingredient in cooking and food. A great addition to our greens.
11. Black Pepper
We use black pepper in our blend to improve the efficacy of tumeric. A study in 1998 does indicate that a molecule in black pepper, piperine, can help the absorption of curcumin, the main active in Tumeric.
Black pepper also has it's own health benefits so it makes sense to have it in our blend.
12. Inulin
Inulin occurs in many foods including banana, chicory, barley, onion and wheat along with many others.
It can play a preventative role against gastrointestinal complications such as constipation, can enhance the absorption of minerals and stimulates the immune system. It can also help replace dietary fiber. It is a natural pre-biotic (not probiotics). Probiotics and prebiotics are important additions in many supplements.
Other products for Detox
If you are not a green juice fan (some people are not), you can look at getting similar benefits from products such as T2 Tea Australia and Chlorophyll supplements.
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