Greens powders seem to be everywhere these days, from Amazon to every supplement store. But what exactly is in greens powders? Are they healthy? Can you replace eating whole vegetables with greens powder?? A lot of patients come to SageMED with questions about this latest health craze, and aren't sure where to start. We're here to answer all of these questions and more. 

What are Greens Powders? 

Greens Powders are a dietary supplement powder designed to be mixed into water or another beverage (smoothie, anyone?). The exact ingredients vary from brand to brand, but generally they contain a variety of leafy greens (dried and ground into powder), vegetables, seaweed, herbs, fruits, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, added probiotics, plant-based digestive enzymes, and naturally derived added fiber.

Are  Greens Powders Healthy? 

The nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that Greens powders provide help support overall health and nutrition. However, greens powders aren't a miracle supplement, but rather an aide in maintaining a healthy lifestyle (that means you still need to exercise regularly and follow good nutritional habits). 

Can Green Powders Work  As  a Meal Replacement?

The answer to this question is simple: no. It's in the very definition of greens powders: greens powders are a supplement. This means that they are designed to supplement your regular diet by helping to boost the number of vegetables you consume daily. Greens powders do not provide a full nutritional profile, and should not be used as a meal replacement, but rather a tool to help you get more vegetable servings into your day. 

Benefits of  Taking  Greens Powders

Greens powders offer a variety of benefits. They're a great way to consume vegetables (and the vitamins and minerals therein) on the go. Daily intake of adequate greens has been shown to help reduce inflammation, aide in preventing chronic disease, and helps decrease blood pressure. 

Our Favorite Greens Powders

We chose these greens powders based on both their content & taste, and to make it easier for you to choose which greens powder is right for you. 

• Green Superfood by Amazing Grass 

  • Dairy, gluten, and soy free

  • *Does contain green tea powder: be aware of the caffeine content. Green tea is a great alternative to coffee, providing energy with lower caffeine amounts

  • Contains no added sweetener

• Super Greens by Nested

  • ​Organic

  • Non-GMO

  • Nested guarantees their products for life

  • contains a wide variety of greens and fruits, more than most other brands

• Vega Protein & Greens

  • Vegan

  • ​Protein powder & greens combo, so you can get proteins and greens in one convenient powder

  • Can be a more cost-effective option than posting both separately

  • Vega has high-quality ingredients with a really good flavor