VITL Greens: naturally support your energy levels

Formulated with a natural vanilla flavour for delicious smooth naturally sweet taste. Did you know there is some evidence that vanilla helps you feel satiated (feeling full) and that we associate it with pleasant feelings, evoking emotions of happiness and surprise!?

Maca root powder also gives a lot to the flavour profile, as it has sweet caramel type taste. This  powder made from a radish-like root of the brassica family. It has been used in its native area, the central Andes of Peru, as both a food and a traditional medicine for over 2000 years. Rich in rich in B vitamins, C, and E, as well as, calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. It has been found to help balance male and female sex hormones, aiding fertility, hormonal acne, libido, moods and anxiety as well as being a natural caffeine-free boost of energy.

Spirulina is the ultimate super green made of a blue-green algae that is extremely rich proteins, vitamins, essential amino acids, minerals and essential fatty acids. It is actually one of the most protein dense foods on the planet, at 65%, that’s more than double the protein in a cooked chicken breast. This protein means that the naturally occurring nutrients from the other ingredients are slowly released to create sustained energy release.

Studies also suggest several therapeutic effects ranging from reduction of cholesterol and risk of cancer to enhancing the immune system, increasing intestinal beneficial gut flora, countering heavy metals, drug and radiation toxicity.

Flaxseed, some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet and evidence of its cultivation dates back to Babylon. Its nutritional profile which includes essential omega 3 fatty acids, both soluble and insoluble fibre and lignans means it has potential to help with your digestion, hormone balance, mood health and immune system. There is some evidence that it may therefore help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. That’s quite a tall order for a tiny seed that’s been around for centuries.

Goji berry grows on the Lycium barbarum bush and is native to northwestern China.  Goji Berries have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years as a health tonic to promote overall health, strengthen the immune system and protect the liver. In the West, the scientific literature on Goji Berries has been steadily piling up over the past 20 years. Most research focuses on Goji berries’ high antioxidant content, it having an ORAC (antioxidant) value 16 times that of spinach.  There is also research to indicate that Goji berries can help wellbeing in terms of mood health, immune function and healthy glowing skin.

Turmeric, has emerged as true wellbeing wonder spice. It has long been used in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda. Modern medicine has now begun to recognise its revered status as a medicinal aid, as indicated by the publication of over 3000 scientific publications dealing with turmeric within the last 30 years.Studies reveal that turmeric and its main active constituent curcumin have a potent effect on the body by up-regulating detoxification liver pathways, protecting against chronic inflammation and keeping our blood and cells healthy.

Seagreens® is a Hebridean seaweed produced in Scotland. It typically has 8 times more magnesium and 100 times more iodine than any land vegetable, 14 times more calcium than cow’s milk. A teaspoon of Seagreens® has more iron than a plate of broccoli and contains special polysaccharides which helps the health of the digestive system.

Barleygrass, wheatgrass and chlorella – These are our power anti-oxidant boosting greens, giving the powder green credentials and super powers! Scavenging potentially damaging free radicals helping to neutralize, cleanse and detoxify. The dense micro-nutrient profiles mean they can help with energy production.

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