Organic Barley Grass Powder

We all know that multiple servings of vegetables are recommended each day but many of us fall short of that goal. The Barley Grass in the Changing Habits Supreme Green Blend fulfils that short fall. Barley grass key nutrients include; chlorophyll, amino acids, carotenoids, essential fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamin K, enzymes, vitamin A, minerals, folate and B vitamins. All these nutrients work together to promote health and energy in all systems of the body.

Organic Chlorella

Chlorella, like spirulina, is a single cell green algae and is part of plankton. Chlorella provides the highest concentration of chlorophyll known. It is also a valuable source of protein, iron, vitamin B12, betacarotene, and nineteen amino acids. Chlorella is also the food substance with the highest known levels of RNA and DNA. Some researchers believe regular use of chlorella might help repair genetic material in cells by providing important building blocks. This in turn helps protect health and slows the aging process. In some studies chlorella showed promise of helping reduce blood pressure. Fibromyalgia sufferers also experienced notable benefits after using chlorella for two months and chlorella can help speed wound healing. One of chlorella’s most promising benefits comes in the area of immune system function. Scientists do not know the exact mechanism by which chlorella accomplishes this but they believe chlorella boosts the activity of T-cells and macrophages resulting in an increase in interferon which helps the immune system battle bacteria and viruses.

Organic Spirulina

Spirulina is one of hundreds of algae species and is commonly known as blue green algae, it is a tiny organism that usually grows in water. Spirulina does not have roots, leaves, or stems, however it does contain a pigment called chlorophyll, which is required by all plants to turn sunlight into food energy. The only difference between chlorophyll and haemoglobin (red blood cells) is that chlorophyll contains a magnesium atom while haemoglobin contains an iron atom.
Spirulina creates proteins and sugars just as animals do. It is an excellent source of plant protein, as well as being a rare food source for the essential fatty acid GLA. It is high in B12, easy to absorb iron, antioxidants and phytonutrients. These all help the body decrease the activity of free radicals that damage body cells and enhance immune function and decrease the aging process.

New Zealand Broccoli Sprout Powder

Broccoli sprouts are included in the Supreme Green Blend due to the extensive scientific research of the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables and their role in the prevention of chronic disease. In particular, bioactive compounds in broccoli are implicated in a number of health benefits and disease prevention. These include:

• reducing the risk of various cancers (2)
• reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (3)
• protection of the nervous system (4), and
• regulation of the immune system (5).

Organic New Zealand Kelp Powder

Kelp has over 70 minerals, including iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron, along with amino acids and enzymes. This range of nutrients, especially iodine, makes it an essential promoter of glandular health – in fact iodine is essential for the functioning of the thyroid. The thyroid gland makes a hormone that contains iodine which is required for every cell in the body to help with metabolism. Without iodine we may feel listless, tired, have dry hair and skin, lack motivation, cold hands and feet, hair loss, brain fog and anxiety. It’s an important nutrient that also helps in the architecture of our glandular tissue, including breasts, ovaries and prostate. Iodine deficiency has been linked to an increase in cysts, nodules and cancers in glandular tissues.

Green Stevia (natural sweetener)

A small amount of dried sweet leaf (Stevia) had been added to the green powder to add some sweetness but being a herb it also has some medicinal properties. Sweet leaf is 300 times the sweetness of sugar and has a negligible effect on blood glucose, moving more towards lowering blood glucose. Sweet leaf has been reported to help people with high blood pressure and hypertension as well as has properties when drunk as a tea to help heartburn.

Allergy warning: Kelp may contain traces of crustacean shellfish.

Sourced and packed in New Zealand from all organically grown products.