DEAR AVENA Hi there, I’ve been interested in your Superfood for a little while and I’m finally ready to try it. My question is in regards to the two types you have, the capsules and powder. Is there a difference between the two, is one better than the other? --J
Hello J.
Glad to hear you’re interested in our Superfood. There are so many great ingredients in our Superfood that this product really the that whole body booster; it’s no wonder you’re interested. Along with the enzymes; there’s also a multitude of greens, specifically green herbs. These herbs will help you either way, if you take them in capsules or powder. When taken in powder form there is an extra advantage. The natural taste of the greens starts to trigger a chain reaction in your body. The taste of greens can begin to reshape how your body looks at food. The alkalinity of the greens combined with the bitter nature of the herbs help to diminish cravings for sugar. That’s right, you won’t desire that overly sweet, hurt your teeth, harm your body sugar any more. It means that when you look at that triple fudge brownie drizzled in caramel, topped with sprinkles, your mouth won’t water. No more urge to have something sweet after dinner. Once your palate starts changing to a more natural flavour profile, your body will recognize that a strawberry is already sweet and doesn’t need to be dipped in sugar or chocolate to taste good. This will literally change how you look at your food. My suggestion would be to absolutely try the powder first, knowing that it has that strong green flavour. It’s this flavour that is going to help reshape your taste buds. If you’re ready to try the Superfood Powder, go ahead and give it a shot. It’s worth the extra advantage, so to take in the powder form if you can. The Superfood is a great stand-alone product, so anytime you can take it, is just going to boost your overall health. If the powder just isn’t for you, that’s okay too, that’s why we have the capsules.
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The Blood of the Plants
Nutrient Rich Fibres
Leafy green vegetables are a phenomenal There is much more to GREENS than first meets the source of a complex variety of nutrients, the eye. Let's explore the fibre they provide. Referred to combination of which is only found in them. Take by any number of names such as fibre, roughage, for example chlorophyll. This is found exclusively bulk, and grit among others, but no matter which in green plants and has numerous benefits to us. word you use to describe it, they all mean the same The one benefit most explored and researched thing. This source of critical fibre help your body by is how chlorophyll directly helps the blood in our helping your bowels; how they do this is fascinating bodies. Physically the chlorophyll our bodies are naturally designed to chlorophyll molecule is identical to hemoglobin, consume greens (we have flat teeth/ molecule is molars). When you chew your greens, you the core of our blood. The only difference is that hemoglobin is identical to release the nutrients and minerals from the anchored by iron, whereas chlorophyll unlike other forms of fibre; this form is hemoglobin foods; has magnesium as the centre. When packed full of natural existing nutrients. the core of Choosing dark green vegetables for fibre you ingest chlorophyll, this goes in and helps support and boost your blood. our blood. will outperform whole grains every time! Your body sees this and uses it much in the same way it does hemoglobin. If you’re low Finding The "LOST" Enzyme in iron or hemoglobin, having additional The human body does not produce Cellulase chlorophyll in your diet is essential to help offset enzymes, which breaks down plant fibre. With the the symptoms and ailments associated with low decrease in raw leafy green consumption, we have hemoglobin levels. There’s an old saying about begun the process of chlorophyll, ‘the blood of the plants is good for losing Cellulase in our the blood of the body’. Never under value the lifestyles. So if we don’t importance of GREENS in your diet! naturally produce Cellulase to break down these cell walls, is eating these fibrous and indigestible nutrients a good thing? First, I should mention that while we don’t create this enzyme it is naturally present in raw foods that haven’t been processed or cooked. Nature intended cellulase to be present every time News & Views To A Healthier You!
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Plethora of Nutrients Sugar & Green Factor
There are a few things to consider regarding your sugar cravings. First, is the mental or emotional aspect of cravings and addictions: second would be the bodies’ physical need or dependence. Focusing on the physical aspect, there are many traits unique to greens when it comes to sugar. Already, I’ve discussed how fibre naturally slows the absorption of sugar, but did you know that greens in particular also can change how your body views sugars and sweets? There are some bitter herbs that can actually affect the way that your system treats certain foods. For those who constantly consume sugary foods or beverages, they may find that their bodies need that food. When looking at a cookie, the mouth begins to water and the tummy may grumble. The desire for sugar is a constant struggle for many, more pronounced in those who have Candida. When someone begins to eat more leafy green vegetables and herbs these begin to reshape or retrain the taste buds. How each of us view food, and how our body physically reacts to food sometimes don’t mesh. It’s when these two align, that we can begin to see great progress in our overall health. When you know sugar is bad and you don’t want it, your body doesn’t crave overly sweet foods.
There are many other bonuses to green foods aside from the fibre and chlorophyll, chief among them is minerals. In greens you’ll find high volumes of magnesium, as well as a plethora of other minerals (iron, selenium, and calcium). Don’t forget it’s not just the mineral content of these foods that’s so great; one other little known flavinoid that is starting to make its name spoken more and more is called Apigenin (this is found in high quantities in herbs and greens such as parsley, thyme and chamomile). A very recent study published by Brazilian researchers, found that this component can
actually help improve learning and memory1! Another lesser known ingredient in greens sulforaphane has shown in multiple studies to activate the anti inflammatory genes, as well as decrease inflammation in the brain after stimulus2. 1-reference to recent study about apigenin - http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-12/difr-pcf121015.php 2-reference for sulforaphane-http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26639573 *website references take Dec 14th 2015
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DID YOU KNOW?
Exploring the ways to consume Greens We can eat greens in all sorts of ways, often the first thing that comes to mind is a salad, but use the chart below to compare the differences between Salads, Smoothies, Juices, and Supplements. Salads will have the highest fibre content but due to the limitation of how much you can eat the nutritional density is less. Supplements are the highest density as you can remove most of the fibre and concentrate the nutrition.
Preparation Fibre Option Consumed
Nutrient Levels
VITAMIN K Those leafy green veggies are some of the best sources of vitamin K. Although present in some other green fruits (avocado, kiwi and grapes) your greatest source is greens.
Volume of Greens
Variety of Greens
Whole Leafs Juiced Greens Blended Greens SuperFood Powder SuperFood Capsules *Generally people consume small amounts of whole leafy greens in salads or garnishes. Levels will vary on usage.
SuperFood Ingredients:
Cellulase, Alpha-Amylase, Beta Carotene, Pineapple Fruit, Celery Seed, Kelp, Beet Root, Broccoli, Stem/Flower, Kale Leaf,Irish Moss, Artichoke, Echinacea Root, Siberian Ginseng, Horsetail, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf, Barley Grass, Catalase, Whole Mushroom, Acerola Cherry Fruit, Maltase, Alfalfa Herb Top, Dulse Whole Plant, Pea Protein, Protease, Milk Thistle, Tomato Fruit, Spinach, Dandelion Root, Lipase, Wheat Grass, Phytase. News & Views To A Healthier You!
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Experience Avena Originals Superfood Avena has one SUPER product that will give you barrels full of greens in one sitting – our Superfood. A product that is sadly not as flashy as our Enzymes, Probiotics, or our Herb Cocktail. Make no mistake though, this Superfood is powerful! Containing a vast array of greens in condensed form, it could almost be called a Superfood (thus the name). Avena’s Superfood has ingredients that combine all the best of greens from around the globe. Including such items as: Ginkgo Biloba, Kelp, Echinacea, Irish Moss, Celery Seed, Kale leaf, Milk Thistle there and many more. The focus in Avena’s Superfood is a smorgasbord of all the beneficial greens, all condensed into one wonderful place, Electrically Formulated™ to ensure maximum absorption with little to no stress on your system. Easy to take too! This is exactly why products like Avena’s Superfood are around. To help fill in and boost all those extra areas that are hard to obtain from everyday life. The chances we consume enough nutrition are low; even if you are eating plenty of greens, our food today just isn’t what it used to be. It translates into the fact that our choice foods today, while tasty, may not hold the bounty of yester year. The good news, is we can offset this through supplementation. Even the best foods such as greens, nutrient dense as they are, still require substantial quantities if you’d like to improve your health; this leads to a higher demand for consuming them in abundance through alternative ways such as supplementation.
The Power Of Greens Should Never Be Forgotten. On their own they may not make you crave their unique flavour. The taste notwithstanding, it is critical though to have them as a staple of your diet. If you’re not eating enough then you need to find ways to get more. The power and potential of your health lies in your hands, and what you put in your mouth, literally. So reach for some greens, eat a giant salad, have a glass of green juice, and supplement with Avena's Superfood to supercharge your body. Find out what you’ve been missing and how much better your days could be, by simply getting your greens in. They really are the secret, yet not-sosecret gift, you can give yourself for amazing health.
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