The global market for fruit and vegetable juices has grown tremendously over the last couple of years, and this trend is not expected to change any time soon.
If anything, the rate of growth of the market is expected to increase and is both good and bad news; good news because market growth is always a good thing, and bad news because this growth has brought in some businesses which are only out to make quick money.
The numerous options available make it difficult for people to choose an excellent green drink powder to reap the maximum health benefits. The best drink reviews can help make a good choice.
It’s believed prepackaged green drink powders are preferred over home-made green juices and one of the reasons is because they are healthier. At least many of them claim to be.
The three main things to consider when choosing a green drink powder are the ingredients used to make it, the cost of the product, and the taste.
Ingredients
Green drinks generally contain:
- Vegetables
- Digestive enzymes
- Probiotics
The plants include grasses such as Alfalfa, Wheatgrass and Barley Grass, Sea Vegetables and Algae such as chlorella, dulce and spirulina, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and lettuce.
You want a green drink that contains as many nutrients as possible so check the ingredients label to see what you will be getting. If you have particular preferences when it comes to vegetables, look out for those as well.
Check whether the product was made using vegetable powder or juice powder. Juice powder contains more nutrients than vegetable powder.
Digestive enzymes help your body make the most use of the nutrients it is getting, while probiotics help in keeping the gut healthy and therefore improving overall body health. Some green juices also contain proteins, and these can serve as a meal replacement.
Most brands do not mention how much of each ingredient contained in the juice. They usually use the term proprietary blend and then list all the ingredients contained without specifying the amounts.
To be safe, compare the number of ingredients in the product to the total amount of the green juice powder. A product with more ingredients is not necessarily better than one with fewer ingredients. Be careful while making your choice.
Cost
There are a couple of things you need to look at here including:
- The number of servings
- The amount per serving
- Whether the green juice powder has any extra ingredients such as probiotics and enzymes
- The cost of the green juice powder
The most important thing is that you get value for your money. The cheapest product might not be the best, but this is not to say that you should go for the most expensive product either.
Taste
Green juices are not known to have a pleasant taste. If you get one that tastes really good, it is possible that it has artificial sweeteners and this is counterproductive. If you are a hardcore juicer, you are probably used to the funny taste, and this may not be a problem for you.
However, for the beginners, it might be a good idea to use half or a third of the serving as you get used to the taste. Soon you will begin to enjoy the taste.
You can also read more and learn about the benefits of green superfood powders.”
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
