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does anyone like the green powders in health food stores that are supposed to give you your daily serving of vegetables? which one do you like?
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I like Green Vibrance
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Keebler
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- Green Vibrance is fabulous.
I used to use it when my budget allowed and always felt better with it. It's not overly stimulating like some; it just feels right and tastes so fresh in just cool water.
The packets can be life-saver for when you are out and about or traveling but the canister is most economical.
I also like that it contains probiotics and other key ingredients.
But, you still need the same amount of real vegetables for their full scope of nutrients and fiber.
Green Vibrance is a great "first" breakfast or mid-afternoon snack.
Spirulina powder is also a consideration, in measured amounts (as too much can be too stimulating for some).
For more information, you might search at these sites for a start for both Spirulina and Chlorella.
The first site has a great article comparing the properties and making clear the differences regarding Spirulina and Chlorella:
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Is there any other brands? I can't do the soy either.
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They are never gluten free though....just to be aware. Wheat, Barley grass are not gluten free no matter what anyone says. They may be low in gluten, but they're enough to set off a Celiac for sure.
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- I have genetic celiac but have done very well with Green Vibrance and barley grass in general.
The way it's been explained to me when I double check: As the grass is grown and not allowed to mature to grain, it's impossible to technically contain gluten as that is in the grain.
Still, some with celiac do best avoiding wheat grass and barley grass but some can manage it. There's so much we still don't know so each person's experience has to be their guide.
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No gluten; no additives:
Spirulina powder is also a consideration, in measured amounts (as too much can be too stimulating for some).
For more information, you might search at these sites for a start for both Spirulina and Chlorella.
The first site has a great article comparing the properties and making clear the differences regarding Spirulina and Chlorella:
Beyond these informational sites (and others you will find) there are many vendors for Chlorella and Spirulina. Most economical in bulk, by the pound in a bag.
Starwest, and Frontier sites are good places to start looking for how they do things.
Q: Is barley [grass] and wheat grass safe to use in a gluten-free diet? What about sprouts?
A: According to information from USDA research chemists, specializing in wheat gluten and cereal proteins and a statement from the American Association of Cereal Chemists,
gluten is found only in the seed kernel (endosperm) and not in the stem and grass leaves.
If the grass is cut from a growing plant and does not include the seed kernel, it should be safe for persons with gluten intolerance to use.
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There is no link posted to find the official source of the statement above, however. And there are differences of thought on this topic.
Also to consider: quality control when growing, gathering, etc. Contamination is possible if seed kernels find their way into the batch. Or if not processed in a dedicated gluten-free environment on dedicated gluten-free equipment.
For those with celiac, it's vital to be absolutely certain to not ingest even a TRACE of gluten. It can have not just G.I.or immune ramifications but also neurological ones. -
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This is more of a meal replacement but it's pretty good =
quote:Originally posted by WhitneyS: They are never gluten free though....just to be aware. Wheat, Barley grass are not gluten free no matter what anyone says. They may be low in gluten, but they're enough to set off a Celiac for sure.
- Agree. If you've ever seen grain growing, think about how sometimes the grain seed is attached to the grass. That would be harvested right along with the grass.
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Yea i get that technically its not suppose to...but almost all celiac's react to it. it isn't logical to think that one little grain woldnt make its way into the batch.
Sorry to high jack this thread! Lets get back to the green foods, for those who can have gluten!
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I take Vitamineral Green and I really like it.
It has a lot of immune stimulating herbs and grasses, probiotics, spirulina, chlorella, and some enzymes. So a lot of ingredients that help those with lyme.
You can generally get it on amazon or pureformulas for about $50, and it will last quite a while depending on how you take it.
Pure synergy is also a good one but it is very expensive.
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I use Garden of Life RAW green superfood - they have both capsules and powder. They are gluten, dairy, and soy free. I love them - they seem to take the edge off my herxing a bit.
I have to be very careful since I have bad reactions to a lot of supplements and medications - and I have never had a reaction from these. Hope this helps!
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- WhitneyS,
Not highjacking at all, this detail needs to be discussed since so many here are on gluten free diets and even a trace can mess that all up.
I don't necessarily disagree about your concerns with barley grass and wheat grass.
Sometimes, I just tend to steer toward "technically" when I should know that harvesting and manufacturing methods are not always pristine.
Your comments are very important. The risk of contamination is very real and you've raised my awareness. -
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