When looking to construct a healthier diet, there are 4 key factors that Canada’s food guide suggests following:
1. Eat protein foods
2. Make water your drink of choice
3. Choose whole grain foods
4. Have plenty of vegetables and fruits
Each of these points are important in their own way for maintaining a healthy diet, however we’re going to explore why consuming vegetables, particularly green vegetables are critical for overall health.
The word ‘superfood’ has become increasingly popular in the food and nutrition industry in recent years due to how powerful it sounds. Superfood, by definition, is a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being. Green foods are one of the most abundant superfoods, containing diverse compounds that only exist in plants, making them only obtainable in a plant-rich diet.
These compounds are called phytochemicals, which are defined as active compounds found in plants. The problem is that it is nearly impossible to consume the optimal number of different plants in a regular diet, due to the sheer number of plants you’d need to be eating.
This is where greens powders come in. Greens powders pack a multitude of different green foods into one powder, so that you can get more phytochemicals into your diet through one beverage! Greens powders are a great way to supplement your diet with some extra nutrients you probably don’t get in a regular diet. They allow for an easy and efficient way to top up your vegetable and fruit intake and promote overall health!
Genuine Health’s Greens+ line includes a variety of unique greens products that offer specific health outcomes. Our original greens, Greens+ Original is our first formula which includes 23 plant-based nutrients including 10 superfoods, 3 sea vegetables, 3 chlorophyll-rich grasses, and 7 energizing herbs.
As the first greens powder in the market, formulated 30 years ago, we know the importance, and the science behind greens. We are the only greens powder to have scientific research conducted to support our formulas and prove their efficacy, so that you know you’re using a product that works! We care a lot about what goes into our formulas, so we only select the highest quality, premium ingredients to put in our formulas. Greens+ supports overall longevity and vitality, but also increases energy, supports your liver, and is a source of antioxidants to keep your body happy!
The ingredients in Greens+ are rich in antioxidants and unique phytochemicals that are important for overall health. A few key ingredients in greens are below:
- Ginkgo biloba
- Rich in antioxidants
- Helps to enhance cognitive function [1]
- Red beet root
- Rich in antioxidants
- Siberian ginseng
- Used in herbal medicine to relieve fatigue [3]
- Chlorella
- A single-celled green algae
- A powerful antioxidant that protects against free radicals [2]
Greens are the key to foundational health. Feel good about what you’re putting into your body with Genuine Health’s Greens+, the first greens powder to enter the market, and the only greens powder backed by scientific research!
References:
[1] Health Canada. Monograph: Ginkgo Biloba. https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monoReq.do?id=100
[2] Lee, S. H. et al. Six-week supplementation with Chlorella has favorable impact on antioxidant status in Korean male smokers. Nutrition 2010 February;175-83.
[3] Health Canada. Monograph: Eleuthero. https://webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca/nhpid-bdipsn/monoReq.do?id=81&lang=eng
About the Author: Genuine Health Team
Genuine Health is a Canadian company that makes all natural, non-GMO supplements and is one of the original vendors to partner with HFN back in 1999. Genuine Health has a history of firsts, including: First superfood formula and first to launch a superfood designed for the gut, First with fermented supplements and the first complete fermented protein, and the First natural health supplement company to become a B Corporation worldwide.
