Udos BEYOND GREENS - 255g

What are 'greens'? We refer to 'greens' as the diverse population of salt and fresh water plants (algae), land plants, and land plants that have returned to aquatic environments, all of which are green in colour. 'Greens' are the basic foundation of human health and regeneration and have been an endless food source for living creatures as far back as it goes.
Where do we find 'greens'? 'Greens' dominate nearly all terrestrial communities. They are found in gardens and woods; fields and meadows; on mountains; in valleys and oceans; on our windowsill (sprouted from seeds); or in a pot in the house. They include grasses, leaves, herbs, algaes, seaweeds, broad-leafed plants, trees, mosses, lichens, ferns, shrubs, weeds, and many more.
What are phytochemicals? In the Greek language, the word 'phyto' means plant. Phytochemicals are, by definition, any biologically active compound derived from plants. They function as the plant's immune system, defending against exposure to diseases and viruses; determine plant color and taste; and aid the many biological tasks plant organisms must carry out to survive.
Thousands of phytochemicals are found in plants, and humans have only recently begun to study the molecular structure of these valuable food compounds. Examples of phytochemicals are carotenoids, flavonoids, plant sterols, polyphenols, lignans, sulfides, curcumins, saponins, coumarins, terpenoids, phthalides, and many more. On-going research continues to provide new insights into what they are and how they aid in the preservation of human health.
Phytonutrients are plant chemicals used as foods. Phytomedicines elicit biological responses in the body systems of mammals that consistently reduce the risk of one or more diseases of chronic nature. Phytochemical-rich 'greens' and other plant parts have been used, since as long as man has been alive, to improve the health of those who consume them.
Why do we need 'greens'? Greens are our most important foods because they provide us with all of the essential components of health. They are our foods, as well as our medicines. Where green plants cannot grow, we cannot live. Greens:

Have been making the oxygen we need to breathe for about 3 billion years (blue-green algae were the first photosynthesizers);
Provide us with water and hold water in the soil;
Dissolve and then absorb the minerals from rocks and make them useable for us;
Manufacture the vitamins that are essential to our life;
Manufacture amino acids and proteins, as well as essential fatty acids and fats;
Make sugars and starches, which are fuel for our cells;
Provide fiber and, if raw, provide digestive enzymes as well as probiotics;
Are our greatest source of antioxidants;
Provide phytonutrients, nature's medicines;
Alkalinize our body into a healthier state; and
Produce our steaks (a cow is made from grass)!
Greens improve health and can slow, prevent, or reverse degenerative diseases. Natural products made from plants are inexpensive and safe (largely without adverse side effects), compared to conventional, synthetic medicines. Dried greens keep well; can be carried in a suitcase, briefcase, backpack, or purse; and, while not quite as good as fresh greens, still contain most of the nutrients we need. Some of the dry greens used in portable products include the sprouts of grains, one-celled organisms, and dried vegetable powders. All of these greens have virtues. We work with a product called Udo's Choice Beyond Greens.
What makes Udo's Choice Beyond Greens unique? Beyond Greens provides:
50 super foods, food concentrates, and plant extracts;
A rich blend of greens from 9 different sources: organic alfalfa, barley, rye, and oat grass powders; spirulina; chlorella; broccoli; parsley; and kale;
N-3 and n-6 essential fats (see oil blend product page for more details) from organic flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds, as well as pumpkin seed, and rice and oat germ;
Protein from seeds and greens;
Both kinds of fiber; especially rich in water-soluble mucilage;
Phytonutrients and antioxidants from many herbs to support the functions of inner organs: immune system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, liver, kidneys, and pancreas;
Concentrates of the best vegetables: carrot, tomato, beet, kale, and others;
Low carbohydrates and therefore good for weight loss and glucose stability;
A completely vegetarian meal;
A food free of dairy, wheat, yeast, and other common allergens; and
Taste enhanced greens with natural flavours.