Whether youʼre intermittent fasting, vegan or keto friendly, one thing is certain greens do not discriminate. While most of us grew up hearing our mothers tell us  to eat more greens, the CDC reports that only 1 in 10 adults consumes the  recommended amount of vegetables per day. Of course these recommendations  vary by age, sex and activity levels, but eating your greens across the lifespan can  protect against chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Most  impressively, greens supply essential nutrients known to optimize cell function  thereby helping you live longer.

If youʼve read my blog, you know that I am a firm believer that eating a Whole  Foods diet, one with a wide variety of produce is the best means to attaining  balanced nutrition. I wholeheartedly believe in the abundance of Mother Nature  rather than a bottle. Still, weʼve all been there balancing the demands of work and  family life, traveling or burning the midnight oil and nutrition begins to suffer.  Might there be ways to complement your diet with added fuel? Keep in mind, weʼre  not talking about meal replacements but a superior way to meet your bodyʼs  nutritional needs. The answer lies in daily powdered greens.

Powdered greens are generally made from dried leafy greens and other  vegetables, seaweed, grasses, high-antioxidant fruits and herbs, pre and  probiotics and enzymes. Generally low in calories, these powerhouse ingredients  are high in minerals and vitamins, including selenium, iodine, chromium and  vitamins A, C and K, as well as plant compounds with antioxidant and anti inflammatory effects. You might be thinking that your daily multivitamin packs a  similar punch, but I beg to differ! A daily cocktail of powdered greens delivers  nutrients without hidden elements that can impact bioavailability. Touted for their  benefit in improving energy, promoting detoxification, alkalinizing the body,  supporting digestive and immune function and enhancing overall wellness, but are  all powdered greens created equal?

Choosing whatʼs right for you begins with transparency of ingredients. Opt out of  choices which contain ‘proprietary blendsʼ. Select a green drink which is organic or  an all natural blend that has non-GMO content, no added sugar and free of heavy  metals. Superfoods, mushrooms and adaptogens are desirable and while the list  can be plenty, more of a good thing isnʼt necessarily a good thing! Second, itʼs  also imperative to identify your intended goal for supplementation. If your  objective is simply to add a healthy snack of powdered greens after a workout  because your diet is solid then you may not need all the bells and whistles.  Alternatively, if your lifestyle demands more and you need to supercharge your

diet then you may want to consider a formulation which can enhance physical  endurance and cognitive performance.

Powdered greens are so versatile. You can add the powder to water, juice or mixed  into a smoothie or tea. Check out our pick for the best powdered greens on the  market and our recipes for how to prepare your daily greens. Take longevity to the  next level and enjoy forty shades of green!