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Green Food Supplements Information
Green food supplements come
from a number of sources including blue green algae such as
Spirulina and chlorella, green leafy vegetables, and cereal
grasses (including wheat, barley, and kamut). One key
component of all of these sources is their abundance of
chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants.
Chlorophyll
is essential for all life as the oxygen humans breathe is a
result of the chlorophyll created from plants.
A high quality green food
supplement can help to detoxify our bodies as well as aid
our digestive systems in cleansing. Green foods may help in
the prevention of many chronic diseases, which are often
linked to oxidative damage done by toxins.
As well as being an important source of enzymes, green foods
contain high concentrations of protein, antioxidants
including carotenes, vitamin C and iron.
They are also abundant in trace
minerals, which are often missing from processed and fast
foods. Trace minerals are believed to enhance the immune
system.
Green food supplements are available in several forms to
best suit individual needs. Most are available in both
powder, which can easily be added to a smoothie, glass of
juice or water and tablet form.
Some are available in
capsule form. Recommended servings vary depending on the
product. When choosing a green food supplement, it is
important to find a high quality product that has been
correctly processed in order to preserve the integrity of
the nutrients. Nutrients
in green foods can be easily destroyed by excess heat. It is also important to look for certified
organic ingredients whenever possible as this ensures that
the product does not contain dangerous substances such as
mercury and lead. It also ensures that the foods used to
produce the supplement were grown without the use of
chemical pesticides and herbicides. |
