{"title":"Greens \u0026 Superfoods","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreens and superfood powders are concentrated, dried plants you stir into water or smoothies to add more plant foods to your day, though they don't replace vegetables and fruit. This department covers greens powders, spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, beet root, mushroom powders, and fruit and berry powders. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to look for on the label \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook for a full ingredient list with the amount of each ingredient, rather than a proprietary blend that shows only a total. Check the serving size in grams, added sugars and sweeteners, and any added vitamins or minerals you may already take elsewhere. Because algae such as spirulina and chlorella can pick up contaminants from where they grow, favor brands that explain their contaminant testing or carry an independent seal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreens can be rich in vitamin K, which matters if you take warfarin. Introduce a new powder slowly if your digestion is sensitive. Related: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/probiotics-digestive-health\"\u003eProbiotics \u0026amp; Digestive Health\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protein-sports-nutrition\"\u003eProtein \u0026amp; Sports Nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herbs-botanicals\"\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Botanicals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamins\"\u003eVitamins\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/supplement-label-guide\"\u003eHow to read a supplement label\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan a greens powder replace vegetables? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Powders can add variety, but whole vegetables and fruit also provide fiber, water and other nutrients. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend meeting nutrient needs mainly from food. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between spirulina and chlorella? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth are algae sold as powders and tablets. Spirulina is a blue-green alga, while chlorella is a green alga with a tough cell wall, usually sold as \"broken cell wall\" chlorella. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I take a greens powder? \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny time that fits your routine, often in a morning smoothie. Follow the serving size on the label. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/3491\/1282\/collections\/nv-ban-greens-sq.jpg?v=1794338097","url":"https:\/\/naturalvitaminsonline.com\/collections\/greens-superfoods.oembed","provider":"Natural Vitamins Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}