Do You Need A Greens Powder?

Do You Need A Greens Powder?

Discover the potential benefits of a greens powder and whether they’re worth adding to your daily routine.

Greens powders sound great, but have you ever wondered whether they’re really worth the money and a spot in your supplement line-up? You’re not alone.

With busy days and packed schedules, getting enough of the good greens you need in your diet can be a real challenge. That’s where greens powders come in as a powerful helping hand. Each serving delivers a quick and convenient way to top up your daily nutrition and support your overall wellbeing, but without the shopping, chopping, blending or kitchen clean-up.

What Actually Are Greens Powders?


For a deeper dive into what to look for when choosing a greens powder, take a look at our ‘What Are Green Powders?’ [LINK] blog.

As a quick intro, the best greens powders deliver a blend of nutrient-dense greens and essential vitamins that taste great and help you get more of the good ingredients your body thrives on. These fibre-rich greens should include a variety of ingredients, such as leafy greens, grasses, superfruits and superfoods in one convenient daily serving, and may replace the need for multiple supplements.

What Makes Greens Powders Good For You?


Feeling low on energy or focus? Struggling to eat enough greens every day? Modern life moves fast, and getting the nutrients you need isn’t always easy.


Greens powders can be a really great way to supplement a balanced diet. They're convenient, nutrient-dense and ideal for supporting overall wellness, especially if you’re struggling to hit your recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. 


While powdered greens are a fantastic supplement, they should never be confused as a substitute for eating whole, fresh vegetables and fruits. Whole foods will provide dietary fibre and a diverse range of nutrients that taking green powders alone may lack. 


Are All Greens Powders The Same?

In short, no! Unfortunately, not all greens powders are created equal. Some contain fillers and bulking agents, low dosages of key ingredients, or unnecessary sugar and sweeteners.


The label always tells the truth, so we advise that you take a close look at the ingredient list. It’s the only way to know precisely what you’re putting in your body and that you’re getting real value.


✅What To Look For In Your Greens Powder Label?

With so many options available, it's easy to be swayed by bold claims and trending ingredients. The value is in the details. Here’s what to look for, as well as things to avoid, to ensure you’re consuming a genuinely effective, nutrient-rich blend of ingredients.


  1. Transparent Ingredient List

  • Check the list to see the quantities of each ingredient e.g. 40mg Spirulina or 960mg Wheatgrass, rather than just ‘proprietary blend.’ A proprietary blend masks ingredient quantities and groups the ingredients into one vague number. If a key ingredient like Chlorella is listed last, it’s likely just dusted in as an afterthought.

  1. High Quality Ingredients

  • Prioritise natural, wholefood ingredients with a mix of nutritious greens, including Wheatgrass, Barley Grass, Kale and Spinach, superfoods such as Spirulina, Chlorella, Moringa, Baobab, along with fruits and prebiotics to support digestion.

  1. No Added Sugar or Sweeteners

  • A good greens powder should be clean, simple and taste delicious. Try to avoid artificial additives, flavourings, fillers, or any synthetic ingredients. Watch for stevia, erythritol, or artificial sweeteners on the ingredient list which are often added to mask grassy or bitter flavours. Instead, choose unsweetened or naturally flavoured versions.

🚫 What to Avoid


  1. Fillers and Bulking Agents

  • Look out for common fillers such as maltodextrin, rice flour, oat fibre or soy lecithin. These are commonly included in formulations to add weight and texture at a lower cost, but deliver little nutritional benefit for your body. Clean-label brands tend to minimise or exclude these, unless there's a specific functional need.


  1. Artificial Additives

  • When assessing the quality of a greens powder, try to avoid those that include preservatives, flavourings and colourants that are not needed. You may find that cheaper products include these to improve shelf life or mask an unpleasant taste. 


  1. Over-Promising and Unregulated Claims

  • Products that include unregulated and unsupported claims such as ‘detox’ or ‘alkalises your body’ or stronger health promises like ‘cures fatigue,’ are misleading shoppers. A high quality greens powder should only communicate compliant claims that are supported by the formulation, such as helping to support energy and overall vitality.
     

⭐Expert Tips For Choosing A Good Greens Powder?

  • Flavour: Consistency is key. If you find the taste challenging, it’s not worth buying as you won’t drink it every day. The best greens powders should be genuinely delicious.

  • Mixability: The greens powder should be finely ground and dissolve easily in water or smoothies without clumping.

  • Integrity: Look for trustworthy brands that are transparent about their ingredients, openly share certifications, and showcase verified customer reviews which are supported by responsive and human customer service.

💚Greens Powders: The Grass & Co. Way

Grass & Co. ACTIVE Super Greens Powder is the easiest and tastiest way to get the good greens you need to support your daily health, but don’t always have the time to prepare.

This all-in-one great-tasting greens powder with Lion’s Mane, Moringa Leaf, Maca Root & Vits C, D & K* delivers delicious daily vitality, energy and immunity.*

Expertly formulated, ACTIVE delivers a great-tasting blend of 8 nutrient-rich greens. Each serving provides potent phytonutrients, antioxidants, algae extracts and essential vitamins that are easy to digest. Enjoy the refreshing natural goodness every day for caffeine-free alertness, and with no sweeteners or anything artificial!

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Your well-being comes first. Grass & Co. and its materials are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any disease. The information and products presented on this site are not intended for medical use nor do they make any medical claims. We always recommend that you seek the advice of your healthcare provider for any questions you have regarding a medical condition or interactions with a prescription, and before undertaking any changes to your diet, exercise or other health-related programme.