Our ultimate guide to SuperGreens

Our ultimate guide to SuperGreens

Did you know that the average American consumes less than one serving of vegetables a day? That's right, less than one measly serving. And as we all know, vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet.

Our SuperGreens product is a superfood powder that you add to your favorite beverage in order to get all the benefits of vegetables, in one super convenient package!

But what exactly are SuperGreens?

What are SuperGreens?

SuperGreens are a nutrient-rich superfood that is made up of leafy vegetables in powder form. They are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and have a large variety of health benefits. Just add one scoop to your smoothie or protein shake and super greens will provide you with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, phytonutrients, and more!

With that fast-paced lifestyle that most people lead today, it's no secret that the majority of individuals don't eat enough fruits and vegetables in their diets. This is where SuperGreen supplements have come to the forefront of nutrition supplementation. these greens powders are explicitly designed to provide people with the balance of their essential nutrients.

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Our SuperGreens

Our SuperGreens consist of a mixture of superfoods and vital nutrients to give you the energy that you need throughout your day. We also blend spirulina, chlorella, and wheatgrass into our SuperGreens because they're packed with nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C.

Our SuperGreens also contain lots of antioxidant-rich ingredients like:

  • beetroot
  • bilberry fruit
  • maqui berry
  • pomegranate fruit
  • acai berry

They also provide immune-boosting Ingredients such as:

  • ascorbic acid
  • turmeric powder
  • Reishi mushroom

Health Benefits

There are tons of different health benefits of our SuperGreens Powder.

  • Promotes Healthy Skin and Hair
  • Full of Healthy Antioxidants
  • Enhances Your Immune System
  • Provides Digestion Support
  • and much more!

What should I Use Super Greens With?

There are many ways to use our SuperGreens Powder besides smoothies. Try one of these tricks to sneak some extra nutrition into your diet.

  1. Add them to scrambled eggs or an omelet.
  2. Sprinkle them over roasted vegetables.
  3. Mix them into homemade salad dressing.
  4. Stir them into a vegetable dip.
  5. Add them to your favorite soup or stew.
  6. Or just drink it with water!

What ingredients make up or SuperGreens?

Our SuperGreens are made from four different types of ingredients.

  • Organic greens
  • Red antioxidant fruits
  • Immune support
  • Digestive enzymes

Read more to find out what these ingredients can do for you!

 

 

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Organic Greens

Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is derived from the Triticum aestivum plant. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties and can help your body detox impurities. Wheatgrass is linked to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as improved blood sugar (which is important for diabetics).

The enzymes contained in wheatgrass can help aid digestion. It's thought to enhance the function of your immune system and even improve mental and cognitive function.

Barley Grass

You've probably heard of barley. It's a nutrient-rich grain. Well, barley grass is simply the leaves of the barley plant.

These leaves are high in vitamins A, C, and K. Together, these vitamins have an impact on everything from immune and skin health to heart function. It's also a great source of fiber and the polyphenols and flavonoids in barley grass act as antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress in the body.

Alfalfa Grass

Alfalfa grass is a member of the pea family and has been used as feed for livestock for hundreds of years. Also used to improve soil quality, its human health benefits include decreasing cholesterol, improving metabolic health, and providing an antioxidant effect.

Alfalfa grass also contains several beneficial nutrients. These include vitamin C, copper, manganese, and folate.

Kale

Kale is a leafy, green, cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, brussel sprouts, and cabbage. Known as a superfood, kale is highly nutritious with minerals like calcium, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, and iron. It also contains vitamins C and K as well as fiber.

Kale is believed to help manage blood pressure, boost digestive health, and lower cholesterol. The vitamins and nutrients contained in kale can help prevent cancer and diabetes, too.

Astragalus

Also known as Huang Qi, astragalus is a type of herb that's used in Chinese medicine. Traditionally, it's been used in the treatment of the common cold, respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, and diabetes.

More recently, astragalus has gained popularity for its ability to strengthen your immune system and reduce inflammation. That reduction in inflammation is also thought to have an anti-aging effect.

Oat Grass

Oat grass is the leaves, flowers, and stems of the oat plant. This grass contains calcium, fiber, protein, folic acid, beta carotene, and vitamins C, K, and B.

Like many of the organic greens on our list, oat grass is rich in antioxidants. Specifically, the antioxidant tricin makes oat grass an excellent muscle relaxant, especially for gastrointestinal issues. Oat grass also alkalizes the body's pH.

Chlorella

Chlorella is a type of freshwater algae. Because the cell wall of this living food can't be digested by the human body, chlorella and all its benefits must be consumed in powder form.

These algae contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. They can assist the body in detoxing. It's believed that this superfood is highly effective at removing heavy metals from the body.

 

 

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Red Antioxidents

It can be challenging to maintain a diet that's not only tasty but also rich in nutrition. That involves including exotic superfruits like maqui berries and Schisandra in your meal plan.

Did you know red fruits and vegetables contain vital natural antioxidants and potent anti-inflammatory properties?

Acai Berry

While acai bowls are an excellent treat, the additional sugar may not be. Instead, opt for the berries themselves. They're loaded with antioxidants, fats, and fibers, benefiting your heart and brain health.

Acerola

Acerola is visually similar to cherries and is a superfruit because of how rich they are in vitamin C. Eating this red antioxidant-rich fruit is a great way to help your immune system combat colds and cases of flu.

Amla Jabuticaba

Like bilberries and acai, this dark-colored fruit is rich in polyphenols, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids. These nutrients are essential to human health because they help treat and prevent chronic pulmonary disease, cancer, and strokes.

Beetroot

Also known as beets, they're one of many varieties of Beta vulgaris. For many, beetroots have a rich, earthy flavor with a sweet profile when cooked right.

Making this superfood a part of your diet can serve your body in various ways. For example, beetroots contain a small portion of every vitamin and mineral the human body needs. It's safe to say that eating it every day helps increase energy, improves the immune system, and lowers blood pressure.

Some of the vitamins and minerals beetroots contain include folate, manganese, potassium, vitamin C, and iron.

Bilberry Fruit

It sounds like a fruit Bilbo Baggins would serve at a feast, but we assure you, it's very real.

Bilberries are like the blueberries you find at your local grocer but are smaller in size and native to Europe. Historically, bilberries have been used medicinally since the Middle Ages to treat inflammation, urinary issues, scurvy, and eye problems.

Today, they're used as a supplement to help with varicose veins, plaque build-up in arteries, and eye health.

Bilberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants like anthocyanins and phenolic acids. Some of the densely packed nutrients include vitamin A, C, K, B-complex, and even iron, to name a few.

The high levels of vitamin C and other antioxidants like anthocyanins help locate and fight free radicals, reducing the risk of developing cancer.

Cranberry

This sour fruit is nutrient-dense and antioxidant-rich. In fact, the nutrient profile rich in vitamin C and quercetin works to reduce inflammation and have cancer-preventing effects. Doctors already recommend them to prevent getting a urinary tract infection.

Goji

Goji berries are small red fruits native to Asia. The antioxidant zeaxanthin in goji berries has been shown to help against eye diseases, free radicals, and oxidative stress. The high levels of beta-carotene in goji also improve overall skin health.

Mangosteen

These delicious fruits are rich in xanthones. This antioxidant helps reduce inflammation and is extremely helpful in relieving arthritis pain. The flavonoids and folate support brain function in two ways. They prevent plaque accumulation and improve working memory.

Maqui Berry

Maqui berries are dark fruits native to South America. The high antioxidant makeup of maqui berries provides various health benefits. These include improving heart health, blood sugar regulation, and inflammation reduction.

The antioxidant anthocyanins are responsible for the majority of health benefits gained from this fruit.

Pomegranate Fruit

The small red seeds bursting with flavor and juice are part of the Lythraceae family. The antioxidants in pomegranates are believed to help protect your memory and pause the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

A single pomegranate contains more than 40 percent of your daily vitamin C requirement and is full of heart-healthy polyphenols. And because of the high antioxidant levels, the fruits have been included in studies to see if it prevents cancer.

Schisandra

Schisandra, otherwise known as the five-flavor or magnolia berry, is famous for having all five tastes at once. It's shown to help people who have Alzheimer's disease, liver disease, stress, and depression.

Strawberry

This fruit is a delicious addition to smoothies and is one of the top 20 fruits that contain the highest levels of antioxidants. The vitamins and polyphenols work to help prevent cancer and help lower blood pressure.

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Immune Support

Have you felt yourself getting sicker more often recently? Are you looking for ways to improve your immune system and start feeling better?

Let's go through how these immune support ingredients in our SuperGreens can help you fight of the cold.

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic acid helps you absorb other kinds of nutrients more easily, which means that you'll get more benefits out of their consumption.

Other benefits of vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, are numerous. Vitamin C helps collagen form in your body more quickly, which keeps you healthy and reduces aging problems. Vitamin C can protect against environmental factors which can damage your health, such as smoke from cigarettes.

And, of course, vitamin C can help reduce your risk of getting diseases such as the common cold and can reduce the severity of your symptoms once you become sick.

Turmeric Powder

Tumeric has a strong record of different health benefits. Studies show that turmeric can increase your body's capacity for holding antioxidants, which help protect your body from free radicals that can cause damage.

Reishi Mushrooms

They may sound gross, but reishi mushrooms are super helpful when it comes to boosting your immune system. Studies have shown that they protect your immune system by reducing inflammation in white blood cells and increasing the number of white blood cells in people that need them. However, there's still more research to be done on the topic.

Cordyceps

This caterpillar-loving fungus is unusual, but it's an ingredient that will help take your immune support benefits to the next level. The antioxidants found in cordyceps have been shown in studies to help reduce the signs of aging. They also fight inflammation throughout your body, reducing issues if you do have problems with your immune system.

Cordyceps is thought to boost your levels of energy, which will make it easier for you to get through the day. That's because it helps to improve your blood's movement, which increases your body's ability to circulate the flow of oxygen.

 

 

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Digestive Enzymes

The gastrointestinal (or digestive) system, is one of the most important organ systems in your body.

Through digestion, your body gets all the nutrients it needs from your food, before eliminating any waste.

In order to break food down, your body uses digestive enzymes. These enzymes help to split the complex molecules in our food into smaller molecules, which allows your body to absorb these nutrients more easily.

Cellulase

Cellulase is essential for digesting fruits and vegetables.

Plants such as kale and broccoli are great for our health, but we don't digest them in the same way that we do with other foods. The fibrous cell walls of these types of plants are made from cellulose. Cellulase is the enzyme that helps to break down these cells walls and allows us to digest these plants and reap all the benefits they offer.

Cellulase isn't naturally produced by our bodies, so getting rich sources of cellulase is vital to help us digest these healthy plants.

Papain

Papain is an enzyme found in raw papaya fruit. Papain plays a key role in digestion by breaking down proteins into smaller fragments known as peptides and amino acid chains. Not only does papain play a key role in digestion, but it may also help to ease digestive complaints such as bloating or constipation. It is often used as a supplement by people with gastrointestinal disorders to ease their symptoms.

Protease

Protease is an enzyme that doesn't do any of the work in breaking down proteins into smaller parts. Instead, it is a catalyst for this process that helps to speed it up. Without catalysts such as protease, it would take hundreds of years for proteins to break down into smaller fragments, so it is a vital enzyme for our digestive systems.

Protease is made in the body, but you can boost your protease levels by eating foods that are rich in protease, such as pineapple and papaya.

Lipase

Lipase is another enzyme that helps to break down parts of the food we eat. Lipase breaks down fats found in food, allowing them to be absorbed by the intestines.

Lipase is made in the body, but many people do not produce enough to get all of the nutrition they need from their food.

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8 Surprising Health Benefits

Are you looking for a natural way to lose weight? Improve your immune system? Boost your digestive health?

Well then look no further, because SmoothieBox has a solution for all your health concerns: our new SuperGreens powder! It's quickly becoming one of our most loved flavors. To understand why our super greens powder makes for such healthy smoothies, then read on for our top eight health benefits it provides.

1. Good Source of Protein

SuperGreens powder is close to being a complete vegetable protein because it contains essential amino acids. Thus, super greens powder is a natural source of protein.

2. Natural Energy Boost

SuperGreens powder is a natural energy booster. Not only does it give you a pick-me-up, but it also provides you with longer-lasting energy because it is rich in slow-releasing carbs and protein.

If you're looking to kick your coffee addiction, then try our super greens powder for a natural alternative.

3. Encourages Weight Loss

Smoothies made with our SuperGreens powder help eliminate food cravings and naturally suppress appetite. Our SuperGreens powder is best enjoyed in smoothie-form and not heated up, as heat may cause nutrients to be lost.

4. Promotes Healthy Skin and Hair

Our SuperGreens powder is full of fruits and veggies. Many of these ingredients contain chlorophyll which provides the body with Vitamins A, C, and E that in turn benefit skin and hair health. Vitamin C in particular helps reduce wrinkles and promote collagen production.

5. Full of Healthy Antioxidants

Many of the ingredients in our SuperGreens powder, like acai berries, are full of healthy antioxidants. Antioxidants are known to lower the risk of many diseases like heart disease and certain cancers.

6. Enhances Your Immune System

SuperGreens powder is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals that help maintain your immune system. It's rich in Vitamin C, which not only helps promote healthy hair and skin but also helps maintain healthy cellular function throughout the body.

7. Provides Digestion Support

Our SuperGreens powder contains kale. This green superfood is full of fiber, which can improve digestion.

If you find yourself struggling with digestive issues, then reach for our super greens powder to help keep your digestive system functioning normally.

8. Helps Bone Strength

Kale, an ingredient in our SuperGreens powder, is also a great source of vitamin K1. This vitamin is known to decrease the risk for bone fractures and conditions that lead to decreased bone density. 

 

Try Our SuperGreens Powder Today

Our SuperGreens powder has a plethora of health benefits that make it a must-have in any diet. Start drinking your way to health today when you try our SuperGreens powder!

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