Shakeology Boost: Power Greens

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Veggie haters rejoice - there's now an easy way to get in your daily requirement and actually enjoy it!

I love having my daily cup of Shakeology and I honestly didn't think there could be anything better than that. But now there's an option to #BoostUp your shake on an as-needed (or even daily) basis and this particular Boost is an easy way to get an extra serving of nutritious veggies your body needs.

I don't know about you, but as a child I used to be really particular as to which veggies I would eat, and especially how much I would eat. My own children are the same way at times; some days it's a battle to finish two tiny bites, and other days they'll devour their veggies and want seconds.

As an adult, I've grown to like a wide variety of vegetables but, let's face it, some days life just gets in the way of being healthy. I actually love to have a salad filled with lots of leafy greens, fruits and vegetables for lunch, but depending on my schedule I'm not always able to have one every single day. So those days I end up not eating nearly as many veggies as I know I should. I've also noticed that for whatever reason, I find it's much easier to get the daily fruit requirement in. But veggies? That's an entirely different story.   

Truthfully though, the exact reason doesn't matter because we all tend to have some kind of excuse as to why we didn't eat enough of that green goodness.

“I don't like to buy them because they're expensive and tend to spoil too quickly. I hate throwing away money like that.”

“Fresh greens are hard to find where I live, especially the ones I really like.”

“The taste turns me off. I haven't found a recipe that I really like.”

“It takes too long to wash and prepare. It just doesn't work with my busy lifestyle.” 

Any of those sound familiar? I'm sure at least one of them does. But here's the important thing that a lot of us tend to forget: experts recommend that the average adult needs to consume between 3 to 5 servings of vegetables on a daily basis, however, only a mere 14% ACTUALLY do! 

This is unfortunate because everything in our bodies are constantly striving for some kind of balance - between acidity and alkalinity. In fact, many holistic traditions encourage consuming a diet filled with alkaline foods in order to achieve this balance.

Most vegetables are a great source of alkaline, but if we're not eating enough our bodies will tend to be more acidic, which is a great environment for disease and sickness to develop in.

Green vegetables are low in carbs and calories, yet contain plenty of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and one of the easiest ways to boost your intake is by integrating them into your healthy diet in the form of a powder.

That's where this particular Boost comes in to play. Using Power Greens as a supplement for those missing vegetables is a great way to maintain your healthy habits even when you’re away from home or really busy. While one serving of this supplement won't replace the actual vegetables you should be eating on a daily basis, it's a great way to bridge the gap on the days when your veggie consumption is lacking. It's also a great option if you're new to healthy eating and are not used to eating so much of the green stuff in a day or even week.  Power Greens is a great way to "trick" yourself into consuming more until you get used to your new lifestyle.

Each scoop of the Power Greens contains the equivalent of one cup of green vegetables, and the best part is that there are no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners added in. For those who are concerned about how the taste of your shake may be affected - I can honestly say that I don't notice a difference on the days I add it in to mine. It does, however, add a bit of a green hue to the shake, but that's it. 

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One of the things I love most about this Boost is that is formulated with all natural ingredients (aka ingredients that I can actually pronounce AND know what they are!). This is something that is incredibly important to me when I'm choosing a supplement. Here is a list of the major ingredients that are in Power Greens Boost:

Celery - This cool and crunchy green veggie contains nutrients like vitamin A and phytonutrients.* If the benefits of celery don’t outweigh its stringiness for you, try it in a greens powder instead!

Chlorella - These algae supply phytonutrients. Chlorella has a distinct taste, but it’s virtually undetectable in Power Greens when consumed in a shake.

Cucumber - This cool, green veggie provides minerals like calcium, as well as vitamin A and phytonutrients.

Kale - This superfood is perhaps the most popular green veggie nowadays (have you ever had kale chips?), and it supplies a variety of different flavonoids and carotenoids.

Spinach - This dark leafy green contains vitamin A, calcium, and phytonutrients, and it usually has a milder taste than kale, so you can add it to pretty much everything, including muffins and smoothies.

Matcha - This is a powdered form of green tea leaves and is also a source of phytonutrients. This trendy, “new” ingredient can be found in everything from lattes to cupcakes nowadays, but matcha has a rich history in Japanese culture. The matcha in Power Greens is Japanese-grown and is certified USDA organic.

So whether you don't like the taste of veggies, don't have enough time to cook or grocery shop, or are simply on the go a lot, this Boost will help you to get those extra veggies in your diet... because let's face it, the more green stuff you eat, the happier your body will be!

Ready to give it a try? Click here to get yours today. If you still have more questions, send me a message and I'll be glad to help in any way I can!