6 Reasons You Should Start Taking Super Greens Powder TODAY!
You’ve probably heard of super greens powder and seen it on the shelves of your local health food store. Maybe you’ve even tried a sample and were not impressed by a drink that tastes like grass. So what is all the fuss about, and what even is super greens powder?
Veggies
Before we get into what super greens powder is, let’s talk about vegetables. Vegetables are one of the most important sources of micronutrients (including vitamins and minerals) that your body needs. And did you know that the daily recommendation of veggies you should be eating to get all of these micronutrients is 2-4 cups every day?
Let’s be honest, even the most health-conscious person could struggle fitting so many vegetables in every day. Most people these days have busy lives. Even if you put in the effort to cook and meal prep at home, it can still be a struggle to come up with ways to get a complete profile of all the veggies you need. And of course, there will be days or seasons when you’re just too busy and have to eat whatever is available. But those busy times are just when you need all the benefits of your micronutrient-packed veggies the most!
And that’s where the super greens powder comes in.
What is super greens powder?
A super greens powder is made up of dehydrated, freeze-dried raw ingredients. Normally, it consists of a varied profile of:
- green vegetables
- grasses
- algae
- digestive enzymes
- metabolic ingredients
This powder is jam-packed with a wide nutrient profile that’s tough to get on your own. This powder dissolves easily in water or juice if you can stomach the grassy flavor. If not, some people like to sneak it into a yummy smoothie.
A supplement, not a replacement
To get all the benefits of giving your body all the micronutrients it needs, you need to take a high-quality super greens powder daily and consistently over time. However, just because you’re taking the greens powder doesn’t mean you can slack off on your diet.
Super greens powder is meant to be taken daily in conjunction with a healthy whole foods diet and lifestyle as a supplement for those times when you just can’t make it happen on your own. It’s never intended to replace the need of eating fruits and vegetables in your diet. And since it is a supplement, always check with your doctor before starting a new health routine.
So, what are some of the health benefits you might be able to expect from taking a super greens powder consistently on a daily basis? It’s hard to list all of the possible far-reaching benefits of giving your body all the nutrients it needs, but here is a brief description of just some!
1. Digestive enzymes for gut health
2. Weight management
3. Increased energy and focus
4. Reduce bloating
5. Helps regulate bowel movements
6. Healthy skin and nails
1. Digestive enzymes for gut health
It is becoming more widely known that a healthy gut is absolutely essential in maintaining our overall health. In fact, many ailments and chronic illnesses can be traced to an issue stemming from poor gut health. Even everyday things are affected by gut health, such as skin condition and energy levels. If your digestive system isn’t working properly, your body can’t absorb all the healthy food you give it.
And that’s where digestive enzymes come in. These guys are essential for breaking down and absorbing the food you eat. If you’re suffering from a leaky gut, you’re losing out on some of these enzymes. However, consuming a super greens powder daily provides extra digestive enzymes to your gut to help you get the nutrients you need and restore your gut health.
2. Weight management
While taking a super greens powder every day doesn’t directly make you lose weight, when part of a healthy diet and exercise, it has some secondary benefits that really help!
Research shows that there is a link between gut bacteria and how we store fat. And we already talked about how super greens powder can enhance gut health. Also, when you take your greens you are giving your body a boost of nutrients it needs. Thus satisfied, this causes the hypothalamus to stop sending out hunger signals. In this way, it helps to naturally suppress your appetite, therefore reducing those pesky cravings and helping you lose weight.
3. Increased energy and focus
Forget surviving on an IV of caffeine every day! Most high-quality super greens powders contain natural slow-release carbohydrates and proteins. This can provide you with a boost of energy that lasts consistently throughout your day. And all of this without that caffeine or sugar crash you can expect from coffee or energy drinks.
4. Reduce bloating
Another symptom of poor gut health is bloating, which can be uncomfortable and unsightly. Unfortunately, it can be difficult sometimes to pinpoint exactly what you ate that caused or triggered the bloating. However, with those handy digestive enzymes we talked about earlier that you get from super greens powder, your gut can handle situations that would normally cause bloating much easier. This reduces bloating overall.
5. Helps regulate bowel movements
It probably comes as no surprise that we find ourselves back in the gut for this next one. If you have irregular bowel movements or frequently suffer from constipation, the problem likely lies in an imbalance of your gut microbiome. Remember those helpful digestive enzymes? Those plus some other probiotics and prebiotics commonly found in super greens powders will help restore balance to your digestive system and process things more smoothly and completely. This results in better consistency and regularity in bowel movements.
6. Healthy skin and nails
Last on our list but definitely not the last overall, taking your super greens powder on a daily, consistent basis restores health to your skin and nails.
Most super greens powders contain chlorophyll, found in ingredients such as wheatgrass. There have been links to wheatgrass consumption leading to the repair of broken skin and helping with conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Chlorella, another common ingredient, has possible links to halting hair loss and improving hair quality.
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