Over the course of my 25 years of being a nutritionist, I have seen plenty of health fads come and go. Some were just plain silly (the cabbage soup diet) while others were flat out dangerous (detox teas).
But there has been one trend that began about 15 years ago and has lasted the test of time. Actually, it’s even more popular now than ever before...
Greens Powder
It feels like the term "greens drink" has become synonymous with getting healthy and losing weight. If you want to be healthy like the pros, you have to chug a green drink every morning.
But is this true?
The answer here may surprise you…
NO, you don’t need to start your day with a green drink every morning in order to be healthy.
So if that’s the case, why would you even want to?
The top two reasons I see almost daily among our members are…
CRAVINGS and ENERGY.
There are so many reasons a high-quality greens powder can be a great addition to your weight loss eating plan but, hands down, the top 2 reasons I see all the time among our members is that it helps them control afternoon cravings and it helps them avoid the afternoon energy crash.
Why would that be?
First, a quality greens powder (and we’ll discuss a bit more about quality in a second) helps to fill any nutritional gaps you may have. Even healthy eaters can experience these deficiencies since it's near impossible to cover all of your vitamins and minerals each day, no matter how great your eating plan is.
But greens powders do a great job of filling in those nutrient holes which in turn help your body combat cravings for sugar more easily.
How about energy?
This one, as well, has to do with a potential vitamin deficiency so many people suffer from without even knowing it (especially women)... Vitamin B12.
A good dose of Vitamin B12, especially in the morning, does a great job of providing your body with natural energy throughout the day, helping to prevent any energy crashes later in the afternoon.
And this isn’t a stimulant/caffeine type of energy. It’s a nice, steady, "I feel like I had a good night’s sleep" kind of energy.
So with these great benefits, could there be a downside to using a greens powder?
The biggest downside I see is supplement manufacturers all jumping on the bandwagon to produce the next popular supplement, while cutting corners and not focusing on quality. Many of the greens powders you find on Amazon or even in some large retail stores are not 3rd party tested and are chock full of fillers and additives.
Here’s just a few of the ingredients I found in the most popular greens powders sold on Amazon:
- Guar gum
- Sunflower oil powder
- Natural flavors (an unregulated term)
- Sucralose (yes! An artificial sweetener in a so-called health drink)
Now, along with the list of not-so-great greens powders, there are some really great ones out there, typically not sold on Amazon, but sold directly from the company, which I think is always the best way to go. The only issue with these powders is that they all cost way over $60 a container which is definitely pricey and would be difficult to continue to purchase consistently.
That is why I set out to create what I feel is one of the highest-quality greens powders without any fillers, nasty ingredients, or artificial sweeteners of any kind, at a price that makes it more available to all of our members.
Energize was designed specifically to fill in any potential nutritional gaps and give you a great dose of Vitamin B12 to support your body’s energy production all day long.
"I recently subscribed to Energize and am amazed at the results! I no longer want snacks in the morning and I’m down to two cups of coffee unintentionally! Sometimes I only have one!
I noticed a difference within a week in comparison to the other greens supplement I had been on for years. I have crazy energy throughout the day now and almost no food cravings. This is the best greens supplement I’ve ever taken." - Amber K., New Life Promise member and Energize subscriber
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If you're struggling with cravings or having enough energy to get through your busy day, Energize would be a great addition to your already healthy eating plan.
"I just wanted to say I’ve been using the Energize green powder supplement for about three days and honestly after the first day, I could feel a difference, more energy, more positive. I noticed it again yesterday that late afternoon I still felt good and I’ve been recuperating from being sick all winter and I just want to say thank you so so much and to let you know it’s wonderful!" - Anita S., New Life Promise member and Energize subscriber