Natural Cures (the blog)

Review: Greens First

September 14th, 2008

This formulation is a lot like many others: fairly robust with a variety of greens (barley grass, spirulina, chlorella), followed by filler (oat betaglucen, apple fiber, brown rice, lecithin), and then antioxidant herbs and fruits (carrot, green tea, blueberry, plum, and other fruits and veggies). The rest is a collection of veggie powders and herbs. This particular formulation is pretty heavy in the fillers with almost 4 grams of it (I look for under 2 grams of filler in a good formulation). This product’s label, like so many others, call their fillers a “Fiber Blend” to give it a purpose in the formulation. And while it’s true that many of these fillers add fiber, I look for a more substantial reason for the filler to call it anything but “filler.” The rest is really nothing special…a few herbs and not enough kelp to even warrant mention (a token amount). At $4.22 per ounce, I think this is a bit pricey for the quality of the blend.

Manufacturer’s Description

Contains 49 super foods, extracts and concentrates including super greens, vegetables, fruits, probiotics, soluble and insoluble fibers, herbs, spices, natural flavonoids, enzymes and lecithin. Eating five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily is ideal. However; it isn’t always possible. Now you can ENJOY many of the phytonutrient and antioxidant benefits of a fruit and vegetable rich diet of vibrant colors and dark greens…everyday!

Where to Purchase

Online at manufacturer’s site.

Taste

Sweet. Slightly fruity. Slightly earthy.
Flavored with stevia and natural flavors.

Ingredients & Nutritional Facts

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Pros

A decent formula with a good variety of ingredients that include green superfoods, fruits, and herbs.

Cons

A bit high priced for the quality of the formulation. A bit too much filler.

Recommended Usage

Mix one level scoop (provided in bottle), with 6-8 ounces of water. Stir briskly or shake in a closed container and enjoy one or more times a day.

Certifications & Manufacturing

Some organic ingredients.

Price

9.95 oz = $41.99

Price per oz = $4.22

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