Lisa Olivo, Associate Editor04.01.13
It’s no secret the typical American diet is severely lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables—particularly those of the green leafy variety, which are rich in the essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients needed for optimal health. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture advises that half of every plate at meal times should consist of fruits and vegetables, for the majority of U.S. consumers there just aren’t as many greens as there should be.
Many health conscious consumers are looking to rectify the wrongs of poor eating habits by incorporating green food supplements and functional foods and drinks into their daily diets.
Marina Linsley, marketing director of NP Nutra, Gardena, CA, sees this trend sparking a “Green Revolution” among those looking to consume more green products. “The buzz words for the Green Revolution are: alkalizing, energizing and detoxifying. Leafy green foods are incredibly nutrient dense, helping to create the optimal environment for healthy organisms and at the same time assisting with acid waste disposal. Greens are said to be key players in helping the body quickly restore a natural pH bal
Many health conscious consumers are looking to rectify the wrongs of poor eating habits by incorporating green food supplements and functional foods and drinks into their daily diets.
Marina Linsley, marketing director of NP Nutra, Gardena, CA, sees this trend sparking a “Green Revolution” among those looking to consume more green products. “The buzz words for the Green Revolution are: alkalizing, energizing and detoxifying. Leafy green foods are incredibly nutrient dense, helping to create the optimal environment for healthy organisms and at the same time assisting with acid waste disposal. Greens are said to be key players in helping the body quickly restore a natural pH bal
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