We all know that we need to eat lots of veggies, most of our moms would tell us to eat up our greens when we were growing up and I know I used to challenge my daughter to eat a rainbow every day when she was younger (I made sure to let her know M&Ms did NOT count!). Sometimes it is hard to get as many serves of fruit and vegetables as we should have into our daily lives though.
It can't just be a problem for me can it? I didn't use to have any veggies with my breakfast until I discovered green smoothies, which meant I had to up my game come lunchtime. Dinner has always been easy to fit lots of vegetables into and fruit can be consumed as a snack, but I would still have days when I came up short on my 5 serves of veg and 2 of fruit.
Next, I heard that instead of 7 a day we should be eating 10 a day and I must admit my first reaction was to throw my hands up in the air and give up!
Now some readers will know that I embarked on a healthy weight loss journey in December 2017 and this has been successful in both weight loss and health benefits - I have so much more energy it's like I've rediscovered my inner spark! My journey uses Arbonne's 30 Days to Healthy Living and Beyond plan and it was through this plan that I was introduced to the
BeWell Superfood Greens (or Greens Balance as it used to be called).
So, What exactly are BeWell Superfood Greens?
The BeWell Superfood Greens is a deep green powder that reminded me (in color and smell) of spirulina when I first saw it. This is hardly a surprise when you look at the ingredients and see that it contains this nutrient-dense algae along with wheat and barley grass and an array of different fruits and vegetables.
In just one scoop of this powder you really can say you're eating a rainbow! A few of the fruit and vegetables that are in this powder are kale, broccoli, pomegranate, tomato, pumpkin, mango, blueberry and purple sweet potato. As well as containing all the nutrients different colored fruit and veg provide, this powder also contains a powerful prebiotic fibre to help support a healthy digestive system.
How Do I Use BeWell Superfood Greens?
As it's in powder form this makes it very easy to use, some people mix it in a little water and drink it like a shot of wheatgrass. When I first saw and smelt the Greens Balance (as it was originally called) I thought people were crazy taking it this way so I did the following ...
I like to add a scoop into my breakfast smoothie, when I add cacao powder or a handful of berries I find that I can't even taste the greens balance, yet I'm getting all of that goodness.
I usually only have one scoop a day, but when my family (and a number of work colleagues) were sick with a flu virus earlier this year I actually added a scoop to my lunchtime shake as well. I'm not a doctor or nutritionist, but I always believe that a good immune system requires good nutrition which is why I did this. It may just be a coincidence, but I never got the virus despite being surrounded by all the germs!
After I had been adding it to my shakes for several months I did try it as a shot and I quite liked it that way, until I discovered something called
the Green Ogre Drink and now that's the way I like to take my shot of Superfood Greens every day!
You can also add the Superfood Greens to dishes when cooking to increase the vegetable content, I haven't personally tried this, but it sounds like a great idea.
Does It Really Help Though?
"It sounds good, but how do I know if it's doing anything for me?" This is often a problem when you're doing lots of things to improve your health and you're not sure which ones are really necessary, but I will NOT be giving up my greens balance ......
I am feeling a lot healthier this year and my energy levels are fantastic, my immune system is awesome, my hormones are balanced, my rheumatoid arthritis is not only under control, but I wake up to no pain or stiffness at all. Let's just say that what I'm doing is working really well. Of course everyone is different and you should always contact a medical professional.
A few weeks ago I actually ran out of my
BeWell Superfood Greens (I thought I had another tub, but didn't), my order was delayed and I went 1 day with only half a scoop and 3 days with no greens. Now I didn't think much of it until I got home from work on the 2nd day of not having any and I was really tired. When I said to my husband how shattered I felt his first response was have you eaten enough? I had eaten plenty, but that's when I realized that what was missing was the greens balance.
I am not letting the tub get too low before re-ordering again!
Do I Need BeWell Superfood Greens if I Have a Good Diet?
I think I have a good diet, I have at least half a plate of vegetables with my main meal every night, lunches have been a problem in the past, but the past couple of years they have usually included either a salad or a vegetable soup (depending on the season). Breakfast used to be my downfall, but I have rectified this in recent years and will have either proats with 1 or 2 serves of fruit, overnight oats with 1 serve of fruit or a smoothie with 1 serve of vegetables and 1 serve of fruit.
I still feel I need greens balance. Only you know how much you eat, but I personally don't think you can ever have too much good nutrition. I seriously am now considering it to be as important as my health insurance.
Where to Get BeWell Superfood Greens?
You will need to
purchase your Superfood Greens online through any of the links I've provided, but if you want to contact me via my
facebook page (Louanne Cox Business) then I can let you know how to get 20% off the standard retail price Well worth looking into if you're planning on taking this every day.
How Long Does the Tub of Greens Last?
At one scoop a day (which is one serve of fruit or vegetables across a rainbow of colours) a tub of greens balance will last you 30 days.
Have More Questions?
If you want to know the full list of ingredients or have any questions that I haven't covered here then go straight to the website - here - and look at the product sheet. Alternatively, comment below or message me privately (via my
facebook page or
instagram).
Another Fun Way to Increase Vegetables in Your Diet
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