Greens Powders: Are they good for you?
Date:
17 May 2025
When we see people walking around with a mean green smoothie in hand, we know they’ve definitely got their health in check. Although it’s not the prettiest of colours (or delightful of tastes!), most things green, whether it’s an apple or broccoli, shout health.
Scientific evidence suggests that greens powders can complement a balanced diet to support immune function*. Made from a blend of nutrient-dense ingredients like spinach, kale, wheatgrass, spirulina, chlorella, and other greens, often with added probiotics or digestive enzymes, they’re one of the easiest ways to squeeze greens into your diet, without having to hold your nose!
Supplement, not replacement
We all know that fresh green fruit or veg will never be outshined by a supplement. But greens powders can provide a convenient way to get a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants into you, which is great news for mums hiding that Brussels sprout behind their kid’s Yorkshire pudding on a Sunday.
Quality, not quantity
Greens powders can be found everywhere, but don’t just go for the first one that’s winking at you on the health shelf! Look for ones with minimal added sugars, fillers, or artificial ingredients and always go organic if there’s one available – and if your bank balance allows you to!
Good for the gut
Greens powders contain ingredients like spirulina, chlorella, and probiotics, which can promote healthy digestion, support gut flora, and reduce bloating.
Bye-bye, bloat!
The Doctor of Detox, greens powders contain ingredients like chlorella and wheatgrass that are known to help the body detoxify by binding to heavy metals and toxins and aiding their removal.
Full of energy
With busy lives, we could all do with a little kickstart in the morning. The combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in greens powder can help enhance energy and reduce fatigue, so there’s no better way to start your day.
In tune with your immune
Keep your immune system in check with greens powders’ high vitamin C content from ingredients like kale and spinach, along with other antioxidants, that help support immune function and may reduce the risk of infections.
Bite the bulge
Whilst greens powders should be taken alongside a healthy lifestyle, they can potentially support weight loss, as unlike some supplements, they offer a low-calorie way to get vital nutrients.
Body balance
Better balance – better body. Greens powders often help balance pH levels by neutralizing acidity in the body, which some believe may reduce inflammation and support overall health.
The green light for healthy skin
Antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene found in many greens powders may promote healthier skin, reduce signs of ageing, and support skin healing. So, put the anti-ageing creams down and start working from the inside out!
Love your liver
Greens powders like spirulina and chlorella can support liver function by helping the body eliminate toxins, supporting its natural detox pathways.
Clean your body and mind
The micronutrients in greens powders may help support cognitive function, mental clarity, and focus by providing brain-boosting nutrients. So, it’s definitely something to think about!
Will you go green?
Greens powders offer a big sprinkle of benefits – from boosting your energy levels, to decreasing your digestion issues. We all know that a healthy diet should be packed with the meanest greenest fruit and veg in town. But if you don’t have the time (or the inclination!) to boil broccoli every day, greens powders could be your next best option.
*Thewellnesssociety.org
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