DISCLAIMER: I am not a dietician or medical professional, just someone who is passionately curious about making healthier choices for myself and my family. Please do your own research and make decisions based off your personal health.
A common stereotype I get from acquaintances or doctors is that I eat a lot of salads and greens. I even had one doctor tell me “You don’t take me as the burger and french fries type of girl…” and I usually just smile and agree, but the truth is… talk to me about 6-7 years ago and all I wanted was Pizza Hut, KFC, McDonalds, Wendy’s… you name it. I was thin, but UNHEALTHY. Then I had a baby and my gallbladder removed in the same year and my digestive health took a HIT. (read my post from Jan 7th)
I’m currently two weeks in to cutting gluten and dairy from my daily diet, and I’m feeling so good. And before you say “but I could never give up cheese, or ice cream, or bread….” believe me, this choice is not for everyone. It isn’t a “DIET” for me to lose weight, it is merely a choice because I’ve come to learn that my body just operates at peak performance when I eliminate those things. Okay, I could go on and on about why this helps me, but today I wanted to talk about the new thing I’ve added to my daily nutrition.
Super Greens. After some research and coming to the realization that GF/DF is what needs to happen again, I realized that my diet is SERIOUSLY lacking from leafy greens and other vegetables. Truthfully. I hate vegetables. I used to say “lettuce belongs in a salad, not on my sandwich”. Yes, I know I’m still a child.
Leafy green vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They're packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber but low in calories. Eating a diet rich in leafy greens can offer numerous health benefits including reduced risk of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and mental decline. Because of their highly concentrated nutrient profile, supergreens are believed to help boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, detoxify the body, and promote healthy digestion. Some studies have indicated that supergreens may help regulate cholesterol as well as reduce the symptoms of arthritis.
Sounds good right? To Clarify: THIS IS NOT BEING ADDED TO LOSE WEIGHT. Purely to help me be a healthier human being. The nutrients and plant compounds in greens powders may support overall wellness when used in combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
About two weeks ago, I put up a question box on my instagram stories looking for recommendations for Super Greens based on what people have used and liked, and these we the top. A lot of repeat answers for these. After talking it over with Ryan, comparing prices and ingredients, we ordered one of these. I’m not ready just yet to give you my full review on it, because I don't feel like I’ve been taking it long enough to give an opinion. But from what I can gather, the more natural and pure these are the better. You don’t want something that puts a lot of Additives in there, or filler grass.
I’ve been adding mine to my smoothie bowls along with a Pre & probiotic. (recipes for those coming soon). I hope this helps, and if you have any questions, please feel free to leave me a comment!
