{"title":"Greens Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a greens powder?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA greens powder is a blend of dried green plants, usually grasses, leafy plants and algae like spirulina and chlorella, that you mix into water or a smoothie. Many add fruit too, sold as \"greens and reds.\" What's actually inside varies a lot from brand to brand, so the label tells you far more than the name does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in fitppl Daily Greens \u0026amp; Reds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer level scoop (12g)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic wheatgrass, alfalfa grass, spirulina, chlorella, moringa leaf and nettle leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic camu camu, amla, elderberry, acerola, pomegranate and cranberry juice powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the ingredients above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3g (11% DV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the fruit blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e239mg (270% DV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSugar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightly sweetened with monk fruit extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1g, 0g added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label lists every ingredient in each blend and the total weight of each blend, but not the amount of each individual ingredient.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e There's no stevia, no gums and no added sugar. It's Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free and made by a Certified B Corp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can a greens powder do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clearest benefit is filling a gap. Only about 1 in 8 U.S. adults eats enough fruit, and only 1 in 10 eats enough vegetables.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-2\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on mixed fruit and vegetable powders is limited but encouraging. A review of 22 studies found that taking them daily raised blood levels of beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate, with no serious side effects reported.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-3\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e In a small 90-day study, people with high blood pressure who took a greens drink saw their blood pressure fall, while a control group's didn't change.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-4\"\u003e4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e These were small studies of specific products, so treat them as early evidence, not a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA greens powder doesn't replace whole fruits and vegetables. Supplements can't take the place of the variety of foods a healthy diet needs.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-5\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Think of it as a backup for the days you fall short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for in a greens powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients you recognize.\u003c\/strong\u003e Look for named grasses, greens, algae and fruits rather than vague \"plant extracts.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisclosed amounts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many greens powders list blends with a total weight. You can see what's in each blend, but not how much of each ingredient. Ours works this way too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeteners and sugar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check for added sugar, stevia, sucralose or sugar alcohols if you'd rather avoid them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the grams per serving if fiber is part of why you're buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications and testing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae like spirulina can be contaminated with toxins from other algae, so quality control matters.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-6\"\u003e6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one level scoop into 6 oz of cold water, juice or coconut water, or blend it into a smoothie. There's no magic hour to take it. Pick a time you'll stick with, like breakfast. For more, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/nutrition\/the-best-time-to-drink-greens-and-reds\"\u003ethe best time to drink greens and reds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you take a blood thinner like warfarin, talk to your doctor first. Greens can be high in vitamin K, which affects how warfarin works.\u003csup\u003e\u003ca href=\"#source-7\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e The same goes if you're pregnant, nursing or taking other medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"green-red-daily-superfood","title":"Daily Greens and Reds Superfood Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eA daily greens and reds superfood powder built for consistency, not hype. It combines 12 organic superfoods into one level scoop, designed to support your baseline nutrition over time, not to replace meals or promise dramatic overnight results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's inside every serving (1 level scoop, 12g):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.2g green blend: organic wheatgrass, alfalfa grass, spirulina, chlorella, moringa leaf and nettle leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6g red blend: organic camu camu, amla, elderberry, acerola, pomegranate and cranberry juice powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3g of fiber, 45 calories and 0g added sugar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C (270% DV), vitamin A (50% DV) and iron (20% DV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this greens and reds superfood powder different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery ingredient is listed on the label, along with the total amount of each blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly sweetened with monk fruit. No stevia, no added sugar, no gums, no natural flavors, no erythritol and no artificial sweeteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested for heavy metals by Light Labs, an independent lab, with the results published on this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix one level scoop into 6 oz of cold water, juice or coconut water, or blend it into any smoothie. Use it in the morning, at lunch, or whenever it fits your routine. Consistency matters more than timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Project Verified. Certified Gluten-Free. Certified B Corp. Pouches reduce plastic waste compared to rigid tubs. Scoop made from plant fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubscribe and save 15%. Money back, anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"fitppl","offers":[{"title":"20 Serving Bag","offer_id":48717156024601,"sku":"GR-BAG","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Single Serving Packets","offer_id":48717156057369,"sku":"GR-BOX","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/files\/updated-green-red-bag-fiber.jpg?v=1788202376"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1757\/5193\/collections\/GR-Glass.jpg?v=1794070766","url":"https:\/\/fitppl.com\/collections\/greens-powder.oembed","provider":"fitppl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}