Green Drink Reviews

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• 1. Jen  |  July 8th, 2008 at 1:44 am

  I love Vitamineral Green. Ive been using it everyday for several months & it sure has helped improve my health. The con is the taste, however if you use the right combination of ingredients you can make it work. It’s expensive though, but I finally found a place that sells it cheaper $40. You have to buy in bulk, but its well worth it. Dimondhealth.com. Great customer service too.

• 2. BenieJ  |  October 9th, 2008 at 6:21 pm

  5 oz size also available, for 17-19$. Great product!

• 3. Chris  |  December 6th, 2008 at 5:58 pm

  It would be nice to know what the standard “nutrition facts” for Vitamineral green are. I’d like to know how much of which minerals and vitamins I am specifically getting from it. Ya know? I have faith that its much better for you than traditional vitamins, but it would be nice to be able to make sure you’re actually getting the vits and mins that you need and in the correct quantities.

• 4. Molly  |  January 27th, 2009 at 1:56 pm

  I like to get it from Health Food Emporium. It’s always fresh and they ship it out the same day to me. This is a great product and never wavers in quality.

• 5. na  |  March 22nd, 2009 at 2:39 pm

  i too get it from dimondhealth.com because it’s so cheap and sometimes there are sales that make it even cheaper. this and sun warrior protein power are my favorites.

• 6. John Davis Jr.  |  July 22nd, 2009 at 9:16 am

  What is the significant differences between The Sun Is Shining supergreens and the Vitamineral Greens?

• 7. admin  |  July 25th, 2009 at 8:42 pm

  Hi John — there is no significant difference between these two products that I’m aware of.

• 8. Don Cyr  |  July 30th, 2009 at 10:56 am

  Does your green drink contain any algaes, spirulina or chlorella?

• 9. admin  |  July 30th, 2009 at 2:02 pm

  Don, just to clalrify, we are an independent review site, not the manufacturer…so these are not “our” green drinks. We receive inquiries from time to time that assume we are the manufacturer…so I wanted to clear that up.

  Anyway, I can answer your question. Vitamineral Green does contain spirulina and chlorella, along with some seaweeds.

• 10. Tom  |  August 22nd, 2009 at 10:38 am

  Vitamineral Green organic or wildcrafted Ingredients: Nettle Leaf, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Shavegrass (Horsetail), Moringa Leaf, Alfalfa Leaf Juice, Dandelion Leaf Juice, Barley Grass Juice, Oat Grass Juice, Nopal Cactus, Chickweed, Ginger Root, Yacon Leaf, Beet Root Juice, Broccoli Juice, Kale Juice, Spinach Juice, Parsley Juice, Amla Berry, Spirulina, Chlorella, Icelandic Kelp, Dulse, Laver, Bladderwrack, Alaria, Nori, Irish Moss Enzymes: Protease, Amylase, Lipase, Cellulase, Bromelain, Papain, Alpha-Galactosidase, Actual Food Nutrient Array (containing 100% organically bound: Chromium Selenium, Molybdenum Manganese B-Vitamins Beta-Glucans, & all necessary co-factors), Massive array of implantable species & Natural Soil Organisms (NSOs), Shilajit

  Think I got them all. :)

• 11. Donnie Broom  |  September 17th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

  What about All Day Energy Greens? How good is that product? I received a mailing about it so it made me curious. Any insight you can shed on it would be very much appreciated.

• 12. T.D.  |  October 30th, 2009 at 10:48 am

  Vitamineral Green is great stuff. I use it to replace my multivitamin as they do not dissolve well, even the good ones. For taste I add some STEVIA and drink it in a ceramic cup for less “visual” as it is very green looking. Some folks add apple juice but I prefer less sugar. Start off with a teaspoon. One may get a bit constipated if you start off with a full tablespoon after a few days. This goes well with Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s classic lifesaving book:EAT TO LIVE. This idea is that we need micronutrients not MACRO nutrients these days. Vitamineral Green really adds these in a convenient way.

• 13. Angela M.  |  December 6th, 2009 at 8:28 am

  Hi, during a recent visit to my Chiropractor, I came across a product called Protein Greens (and their orginial product, Natural Greens) by Chirporactor’s Blend. I did not see either mentioned in your reviews. Is it possible for you to add it on? I would greatly appreciate it. I am only 31, and within the past year I have experienced many health problems. I believe that eating healthy can improve my quality of life, and I am looking to add some of these products to my diet, but I want to be sure I get the best bang for my buck. Also, I see there are also a number of “protein green” powders on the market – do you plan on reveiwing any of these anytime soon? What a great and informative website, by the way. Thanks in advance for your help!

• 14. Michael Haley  |  December 27th, 2009 at 2:53 pm

  I am impressed that it has moringa in it. We grow moringa trees because they are high vitamin and phytonutrient dense. I didn’t know I could get moringa in a supplement.

• 15. Bruce Tidwell  |  February 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 am

  I read the comments listed but did not see any comments on ‘All Day Energy Greens’. Have you any reviews on that product or information about their labs and quality.

• 16. admin  |  February 2nd, 2010 at 11:54 am

  Nothing yet, Bruce, but I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion.

• 17. R. Blair  |  February 16th, 2010 at 8:27 am

  I’m just learning about green drinks after reading about Boku Super Food in an artcle. Thought it sounded great and thought about ordering it until I found your website and read about Vitamineral Green. Now I am leaning towards ordering Vitamineral Green. The problem is I have type 2 diabetes and need to know the amount of sugar in each serving. I also would like to know how much of each vitamin I am getting so I know which of my supplements I can stop taking. I do not see this info on the label. Do you know how I can find this info. I will check the Vitamineral website next to see if they have it listed. Thanks.

• 18. admin  |  February 16th, 2010 at 10:53 am

  Hey Blair,
  The Vitamineral Green label appears in the review, so you can see all the ingredients. It has no added sugar of any kind, so I think you’ll be fine with this product. Regarding the amounts of vitamins and minerals, unfortunately, most green drinks don’t show this information. This is probably because most of these companies are small and the analysis required to get this information is quite expensive (over $5,000). Some of the larger brands may provide this, but a good basic idea is that you’ll be getting the equivalent of 4-6 servings of fruits and veggies with each green drink serving. How many vitamins are in a “serving” of fruits and veggies? Well, even the FDA does not provide that information…it just tells you how many servings you need based on your daily calorie intake. Frustrating, isn’t it?

  The bottom line: You have to rely on your body to respond to the addition of a green drink…and on your ability to listen to and understand your body. Since most green drinks do not contain “added” supplements, they provide nutrients just like eating food does and you can probably just add the green drink to what you’re taking now and watch your body’s reaction.

  In case it helps, here’s what I do: I take a green drink or a red drink every morning and often in the afternoon. I add pine bark and olive leaf extracts to spike them up. I take extra vitamin C and I usually add liquid B complex to the green drink. I take Co-Q10 and Omega-3 oils every day too.

  Good luck and let us know how it goes.

• 19. Melanie W.  |  February 21st, 2010 at 10:57 am

  Hi. I’m looking to add a green drink to my diet, but I am concerned about raw cruciferous vegetables because I have a low thyroid, and those types of vegetables are known to contain thyroid inhibitors (goitrogens). Can you recommend a green drink that would be just as good without these ingredients or one that has them in a form other than raw? Thanks!

• 20. admin  |  February 21st, 2010 at 3:55 pm

  Melanie, the only thing I can suggest is to examine the labels of these products. We have reproduced the labels whenever possible, so looking through the reviews on this site is a good start. It’s true that raw cruciferous veggies are considered goitrogens, but I’ve heard that it would take a HUGE amount of them to actually affect your metabolism via thyroid inhibition. Still, if you want to avoid them, you should be able to find a green drink without them. You might also look for green drinks that contain thyroid enhancing herbs. I cover this in this article on the thyroid epidemic. Good luck!

• 21. Jen  |  February 25th, 2010 at 8:59 am

  Hello,

  I have a question about protein. Most green food powders include spirulina. I know that most athletes take protein shakes after workouts to gain muscless mass and weight. Will the amount of spirulina in most green drinks cause weight gain? I am interested in losing weight and toning up and don’t know whether to take a green drink before workouts and a protein drink after.

  Also the new version of Vitamineral Green includes shilajit, an ayuverdic mineral. With herbs and fulvic minerals, is it best to take a break from it after consuming it for a period of time? If that is the case, I would need to take a break from Vitamineral Green after a couple of weeks use.

  Thanks!

• 22. admin  |  February 25th, 2010 at 9:59 pm

  Hi Jen, I don’t think the protein in most green drinks is going to be substantial enough to make a difference in your muscle mass. Most green drinks are not formulated to provide high levels of protein — even with the spirulina and other ingredients. (Of course, there are a few green drinks that DO provide higher levels of protein and you can see which ones they are by looking through the reviews.) If you want to lose weight, I’d suggest taking your protein drink before the workout and the green drink after. As for taking a break from the green drink, I think you’re safe going for a full month before taking a few days off. Another good tactic is to switch from the green drink to a red drink, then back again. That’s what I do.

  Note that Health Force Naturals, makers of Vitamineral Green, has an excellent red drink too. You can read about it here.

• 23. Noel  |  March 4th, 2010 at 8:29 am

  I just bought the Vitamineral Green after reading your article. Are taking the capsules as beneficial as the powder? I am having a really hard time drinking the powder. Any suggestions? Thank you.

• 24. admin  |  March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am

  Hi Noel,
  No doubt, Vitamineral Green can be challenging to some. It’s a very concentrated green formula. Definitely try the capsules as they are exactly the same thing as the powder. I might also suggest mixing it with pure cocoa, vanilla almond milk (or rice milk), and sweetener of your choice (personally, I use unprocessed cane sugar, which you can usually get in Hispanic markets or sometimes at Whole Foods markets). You can also add nuts, raisins and cinnamon. Blend well.

• 25. Tara  |  March 16th, 2010 at 9:42 pm

  I just started taking Vitamineral Green as I was interested in it as a superfood to help speed recovery from a facial surgery (to remove skin cancer) in a few weeks. Before this, I read that I should take probiotics and enzymes to speed up recovery and hopefully minimize the inevitable scarring. I was wondering if VG contains enough of those, particularly Bromelain, or if I should consume additional quantities. I generally have little knowledge in this area, but would appreciate any information or advice. I am hoping that along with a super food diet, the supplements could really provide the nourishment my body will be craving.

  Thanks!

• 26. admin  |  March 17th, 2010 at 6:45 pm

  Hi Tara,
  You’re in good hands with Vitamineral Green, but if you want to increase the probiotics, try adding a live source, such as Goodbelly or an equivalent product. Organic Kefir and yogurt are possibilities. For extra help with recovery from injuries (and surgery), try adding a quality ginseng, cordyceps mushroom, licorice root, reishi mushroom, or one of the other adaptogens to your green drink. They are excellent at helping the body heal.

• 27. Brooke  |  March 19th, 2010 at 7:12 am

  I love this stuff. I put 1 1/2 Tbls iof Vitamineral Green into a Vitamix with a frozen banana, 4 dates, 1 1/2 C almond milk, and 2 Tbls of natural peanut butter. This is an absolutely wonderful smoothie.

• 28. Irene  |  March 25th, 2010 at 11:37 pm

  Please review QUANTUM GREENS. It sounds pretty exceptional. Also, does a green drink supplement exist that contains only or mainly organic vegetable like LEAFY GREENS collards, kale, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, etc.? I’m still searching.
  Thanks much,
  Irene.

• 29. admin  |  March 26th, 2010 at 10:02 am

  Thanks Irene, I put Quantum Greens on the list.
  Regarding a drink with mostly veggies, I assume you mean a drink that’s not dominated by spirulina and grasses. There aren’t many, but you might look into GardenGreen’s Veggie Splash (soon to be reviewed here), and Berry Green. Both have spirulina, but it’s not as dominant as in other drinks.

• 30. Eddie  |  March 29th, 2010 at 6:56 pm

  I have the same question as #3 on the list above, but did not see a reply. I too need to look at contents of Vitamineral Green as a vitamin label, due to certain health problems. I have tried trial of VG and did OK with it, but now trying to decided to buy more or get a vegan multivitamin without Vitamin K. I take a med to keep my blood platelets from sticking together (not a blood thinner). I just started transitioning to vegan / low fat (for heart / vascular health) and probably not eating right yet. I know it is an exceptional product, but don’t know if it is right for me.

• 31. BrockL  |  April 27th, 2010 at 3:46 pm

  How is this cheaper than PHion’s product? Phion’s product is a 30 day supply for their cost. I was reviewing Vitaminerals and they want you to take a huge amount of their product. This makes the costs extremely high.
  I am just curious as I am looking at a PH water drops product and Greens products and ran across your site. I am not looking to spend a fortune but improve my health. It appears to me like Vitaminerals and the amount they want you to take would be more expensive than any other.
  I appreciate any feedback!

• 32. admin  |  April 27th, 2010 at 8:07 pm

  Brock, you should not be comparing serving size or suggested use when you compare price. If you use the suggested serving size and number of servings per container, you will not always be comparing apples-to-apples (or spirulina-to-spirulina as the case may be). You should compare the quality of the formula and the cost per ounce…which is why we publish the “cost per ounce” of each product — so you can really compare the price of each. Serving size is a completely subjective value, but cost per ounce is a reliable way to compare…along with our reviews of the potency and quality of the formula.

  Obviously, if a cheaper product also has an inferior formulation, then you’re getting what you pay for. But if a cheaper product has a comparable (or better) formula than another, then it’s clearly a better value. That doesn’t always mean it’s the best formula for you. Price is only one of many considerations when choosing a green drink. But based on price and quality, Vitamineral Green is cheaper per ounce than Phion Greens and has a more robust formula.

• 33. BrockL  |  April 28th, 2010 at 11:50 am

  I understand your point, however, you state that PHion is a good product. They give a recommendation on what to take of their product and it is roughly a 30 day supply. If their product is good at alkalining the body, then I image their recommendation of usage is good also.
  It would be nice if people could compare based on ounces of product but that isn’t always possible. Economics do not always allow this to happen. If you have $25 a month to spend and find a product for $20, you are good. If you find another product that is better but wants you to take more and costs $30, well economics states you can not afford this product. Just because it is better and cheaper by the ounces doesn’t mean the monthly usage costs is less. That is, unless they are telling people to take an excessive amount to sell more product which I would then be careful about doing anything with a company like that.
  Does that make sense? People can’t always go on a per ounce cost – they also have to watch their pocket books.

• 34. admin  |  April 28th, 2010 at 1:09 pm

  Brock, you are giving much too much credence to the manufacturer’s recommended serving size and suggested use. This is a completely arbitrary value based on the manufacturer’s ideas of what constitutes a healthy dose (and possibly economic reasons as you suggest). I recommend that you start with one or two tablespoons of your chosen product and compare that with the same amount of another product. Try this once per day, then build up to two or even three times per day if your body responds well at this level. Pretty simple.

• 35. Laura Lisanti  |  June 4th, 2010 at 12:42 am

  I notice that the Vitamineral drinks come in releases, like computer software, i.e. 3.75, 4.0 and 4.8. I just bought some capsules since and a trial size powder which I’ve not tried yet. Does the release number make a difference? Should I always go for the latest one?

• 36. Jennifer  |  June 10th, 2010 at 6:20 am

  After much research on which green drink to purchase — you sold me on the Vitamineral drink over the Green Vibrance which is what I’ve been leaning toward for about a week. I’ve been taking VM for 4 days now. You also sold me on the olive leaf extract which I received/started yesterday. I’m considering the purchase of the pine bark but would appreciate your insight as to why you would include choose this over grape seed extract? Thanks so much!

• 37. Mindi  |  June 11th, 2010 at 3:58 pm

  are these products safe to take while nursing/pregnant? i would assume since it’s all good green stuff…

• 38. admin  |  June 12th, 2010 at 6:21 pm

  Mindi, Please see comment #42 on the Green Vibrance page for details about nursing/pregnant.

• 39. Tara  |  July 19th, 2010 at 10:01 pm

  Just wanted to update my experience. I hit VM green hard leading up to and after my surgery taking at least 2 if not more tablespoons a day. I can now say, 3 months out of surgery, that my wound (couple inches on my face) has healed extremely well and very quickly. I was most concerned about the scarring and although it takes a complete year to heal, it looks great already! My doctors, starting at my first post-op a few days later, continue to be amazed at how fast everything healed up and how nice and even the skin is. Of course, I also ate a vegan diet which no doubt contributed but I was still amazed at how effective this was for what I needed it for.

  Also, I did stop taking it recently while recovering from being ill and I noticed that my skin started to breakout a little and my skin was noticeably blotchy. I hadn’t even realized that my skin improved greatly when I first started taking it and now that I am back on it- it’s already back to being flawless!

  I wouldn’t say it’s a miracle product, as nothing really is, but I would highly recommend this product. I plan on taking it for many, many years and only hope to find a deal on buying in bulk! I also might check out some of their other products like Earth. Overall, I have found Health Force to be a great company that really stands behind their core values and really does care about bringing amazing health to its consumers!

  Thanks for the review and comments that made me take a chance on it in the first place!

• 40. mary  |  July 29th, 2010 at 12:04 pm

  how do we know thta VN green is kosher?

• 41. admin  |  July 29th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

  I have corrected the article. These products are not Kosher certified.
  They are vegan products that go through very high standards, as described on their page: http://www.healthforce.com/truganic

  thanks

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