If you did not have the chance on July 14 to see Dr. Oz on the Oprah Winfrey Show, he was talking again about the health benefits of chia. In a segment on how to fight the effects of aging, he discussed the best ways to get fiber into the diet. Here’s what he had to say about chia:
“Chia is as chock full of fiber as other whole grains, but it packs in even more vitamins. Remember that broccoli I had before? [One of these muffins] has more magnesium than about 10 of those heads of broccoli, and it’s got as much calcium in it as a couple cups of milk. It adds one other thing, too, by the way. It’s very rich in the next big category, which are omega-3 fatty acids.”
Greens+ offers chia for its high anti-oxidant and dietary fiber content. The natural product is also a good source of Omega-3, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron zinc and other minerals. Chia (pronounced chee’ah), is the richest and only unprocessed, whole food source of pure Omega3. A member of the mint family, chia is native to Central America and has been used traditionally for over 3,000 years.
Chia can be added to foods such as cereal, soup, salad, yogurt smoothies and baked goods. Dr. Oz has a special recipe for pumpkin chia seed muffins.
Omega3 Chia is available in both a one-pound container and in stick packs, which are ideal for students, busy moms and rushed workers. You mix one packet with 12 ounces of lemonade, thin juice or other beverage for a refreshing, performance-enhancing energy drink.
This week, we added four more flavors of coffee to our selection. As always, we take great care to ensure quality and work with the best suppliers. The new varieties are:
Colombian Popayan: Grown in the most famous coffee region in South America, this complex Colombian has hints of jungle flora and walnut tones.
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe: Grown at altitudes of 7,000 to 9000 feet, Yirgacheffe is also known as “Mountain Spice”. This organic coffee is sweet, bright, spicy with hints of lemon, chocolate and floral tones. You will sense a “chili peppery” sensation in each cup.
Honduran Copan: This certified organic coffee grown high in the mountains of northwestern Honduras, near the Mayan Ruins at Copan. The beans are naturally sweet, with a firm body and citrus, mango and chocolate tones.
Sumatra Rain: Another certified organic coffee, it is grown from elevations of 5,000 feet and higher in the Gayo Mountains of Sumatra. The beans are full bodied with low acidity and mild on the palate.
We especially like working with the folks at Rio Coco because they return a portion of their profits to Project Ezra. Thge non-profit organization helps educate the Miskito Indian children of Nicaragua. Each order you ploace with us helps to pay teachers’ salaries, to provide school supplies and to deliver logistical support to more than 2,500 students in 17 villages along the Rio Coco.
Our office recently heard about Stacy Lane, who has a blog named, “Eating to Live Laugh Love Tri.” The TRI has to do with the fact that she is a triathlete. Stacy (at left, before a run) had tried one of our products and wanted to learn more about Greens+. We obliged and provided her with some samples.
Now we are looking forward to the results of what Stacy calls “The Great Greens Plus Experiment.” She is trying a bottle of the Wild Berry Burst powder. We look forward to seeing her follow-up posts. So far, so good. If anyone else would like to try their own version of the “Experiment” and post the results online, please let us know with a comment here and link to your blog.
You can read the inspiring story of the woman behind Greens+ — Lani Deauville — in the next issue of “The Poor Chef.” Charles Mattocks, who appears on NBC TV as “The Poor Chef,” created the magazine and accompanying Web site. Each monthly issue is filled with feature stories and recipes for cooking healthy, tasty and affordable meals.
Lani’s story appears on the Web site under the headline “Quadriplegic Deauville Beat the Odds.” You may know Lani from her from the Greens+ Web site or her blog. The “Poor Chef” should be on newsstands later this month.
With a new strain of deadly swine flu found in the United States, consumers should take steps to prevent infection. With a possible vaccine months away, individuals can today reduce their risk of illness by improving hygiene and strengthening their immune systems.
“Everyone should be extra-cautious in these times,” said Greens+ executive Christopher Daniels. “That includes keeping your immune system strong.”
Immune Guard from GREENS+ has been clinically proven to lessen the incidence and duration of cold and flu symptoms and enhance immune system function. A University of Florida 2006 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial showed that Immune Guard reduces:
• Incidence of cold and flu symptoms by more than 30%
• Duration of cold and flu symptom days by more than 30%
• Fever over 50%
• Nausea over 50%
• Sore throat over 30%
• Cough over 30%
• Runny nose over 30%
• Diarrhea over 60%
Two capsules contain the active ingredients in 10 cups of decaffeinated green tea.
Current flu vaccines are ineffective in battling the new strain of swine flu called H1N1, the Centers for Disease Control said April 27. CDC officials advised citizens to practice better preventive hygiene, such as constant hand washing and use of skin sanitizers.
Greens+ celebrated its 20th anniversary with a reception on April 6. About 100 customers, supporters, friends and other invited guests gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Vero Beach. Here is a video report on the event.
Executives from Save the Chimps, a refuge in Fort Pierce, Florida, joined Greens+ to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary. Greens+ has been a longtime supporter of the nonprofit organization, which provides a home for former lab and NASA chimpanzees. The executives talked about how Greens+ has helped the animals.
Greens+ celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 6 with a reception at its headquarters in Vero Beach and the unveiling of its new logo and slogan, “The Power of Plus.” Company co-founder Lani Deauville addressed a crowd that gathered on a windy and warm Florida morning to celebrate one of the oldest and best-established makers of nutritional supplements.
Marco Borges made a special appearance in the Greens+ booth at the Arnold Sports Festival in March. He signed his new book, “Power Moves,” and spoke to attendees. A long line formed outside the booth, as people wanted to meet the physical trainer to entertainment stars such as Jay-Z.
Marco Borges, in striped shirt, talks to fans and Expo attendees.
As you can see from the pictures, the Greens+ team mixed it up with the crowds at The Arnold Sports Festival earlier this month. Our booth attracted hundreds of visitors. Our VIP was Marco Borges, who autographed copies of his new book, Power Moves. Greens Plus also introduced its Wild Berry Burst Energy and Protein Bars.
The launch was part of our 20th anniversary celebration. Look for more pictures and video here.
Greens Plus is a 100% natural blend of 29 nutrient-rich Superfoods, Sea Vegetables and High-Energy Herbal Extracts. Put quite simply, people feel better and are healthier when they take Greens Plus daily.
