Green Superfood Drink Powders: Why Are They So Beneficial?

Over the last couple of decades, green superfood drink powders have become increasingly popular as more and more of us begin to appreciate the health benefits they can bring.

Traditionally, health authorities recommended that we should consume at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables per day, yet only a small percentage of people do so – less than one in five according to a 2017 report. What's more, we are now told than 10-a-day is the ideal target.

The fact that just 18% of us manage 5-a-day is troubling, since studies show that consuming higher quantities of fruits and vegetables considerably lowers our risk of disease, particularly certain types of cancers.

However, for many people the thought of consuming large amounts of fruit and particularly vegetables is highly unappealing – hence the growing popularity of green blends.

In a single daily serving, you can get the equivalent of between 3 and 5 portions of vegetables.

The benefits of supplementing with green drink powders are significant, and they are a great option for those wishing to maintain good health and a high-energy lifestyle as well as people craving dense, alkalising nutrition to help their bodies recover from illness.

The ingredients in such powders vary from product to product but normally comprise cereal grasses such as wheat grass and barley grass, spirulina, chlorella, green vegetables, sea vegetables and selected herbs which are included for their antioxidant and phytochemical properties.

The prime properties of high-quality greens supplements are:

1. They are alkalising. Concentrated greens help reduce acidity in the blood and tissues and replenish the body’s alkaline reserves.

2. They help build healthy blood. Greens have a high chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll has a similar chemical structure to blood, the only difference being that chlorophyll has magnesium at the centre, whereas blood has iron. Building healthy blood helps to improve oxygen transfer through the body.

3. They have a gentle detoxifying effect on the body. Chlorophyll-rich ingredients help to bind toxins and aid elimination.

4. They contain antioxidants to help neutralise damaging free radicals.

5. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and supply a wide range of trace electrolytes which help cellular functioning.

6. They supply the body with phytonutrients. Research shows that many of these phytonutrients have immune-boosting properties.

Sulforaphane, which is found in broccoli sprout powders, yields promising results for cardiovascular health, for protection from certain types of cancers and for digestive disorders.

Green superfood powders are a great way to start the day. Just mix a scoop in a glass of water (preferably alkaline), adding a little juice or smoothie if necessary.

They should be a part of everyone’s regime, particularly if you are needing to alkalise and oxygenate the body and especially if you do not consume at least 5 portions per day of vegetables.

Green Vibrance Powder is a fine example of a quality food supplement. It comprises all the main alkalising cereal grasses, green vegetables, spirulina, chlorella, sea vegetables, antioxidant herbs, probiotics, enzymes and vitamin D3. In total, over 70 different ingredients.

For those who prefer a raw green blend containing only grasses and vegetable Phresh Greens is a great formulation. All organic ingredients and dehydrated at low temperature to conserve nutrient density, it’s classed as a completely raw vegan food.

Although green superfood drink powders generally contain young cereal grass shoots, they do not contain gluten, making them a good nutritional source for those with gluten sensitivity.

For more information on greens, visit our Green Food Supplements page.

If you want to combine protein and greens supplements, meanwhile, Maximum Vibrance is the best choice. As well as being a comprehensive greens formulation similar to Green Vibrance, it contains 20g of plant protein per serving.

It is our firm belief that Maximum Vibrance is the most complete food supplement on the market today.

According to a 2018 study of 3,238 British adults, high numbers of men and women in the 20- to 29-year-old age group potentially have potassium, calcium and magnesium deficiencies. Men in particular are at high risk of magnesium, selenium and vitamin A deficiency, where women are more at risk of iron, selenium and potassium deficiency.

With micronutrient deficiency rife, now is a good time to introduce a green blend into your diet. Brimming with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, they’ll help you to avoid dietary deficiencies across the board.

Water for Health Ltd began trading in 2007 with the goal of positively affecting the lives of many. We still retain that mission because we believe that proper hydration and nutrition can make a massive difference to people’s health and quality of life. Click here to find out more.