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Greens powder
The short version
Greens powders can be a convenient supplementary product.
They are not a replacement for fruit, not a replacement for vegetables, and not a nutritional cheat code.
Best for
- — People who like them as an extra
- — Convenience on busy days
How to use
Mix with water or a smoothie — on top of eating fruit and veg, not instead of it.
The full version
What it is
A powdered blend of dried vegetables, grasses, fruit extracts and often added vitamins, herbs or probiotics. What's in it varies a lot.
Why people use it
Convenience, or to feel like they're covering their bases on busy days.
What it may help with
It may add some vitamins and minerals. It's an extra — the evidence doesn't support it replacing whole fruit and vegetables.
Why they don't replace veg
Whole fruit and vegetables provide fibre, volume and a range of nutrients a scoop of powder doesn't match.
The ACE FIT take
If you like it, cool. Just don't pretend the scoop means vegetables no longer exist.
Best practice
- When?
- Whenever suits you.
- Commonly studied intake
- Follow the label.
- With food?
- Either.
- Every day?
- Optional.
- What actually matters?
- Actually eating fruit and vegetables.
Considerations
- Individual circumstances differ. Medications, health conditions, pregnancy and other factors can affect whether a supplement is appropriate — check with an appropriate health professional if relevant.
- Ingredient lists and quality vary a lot between products.
- Some contain herbs or stimulants — check the label.
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