To help us better understand the importance of health and its effect on us as we age, the National Center for Health Statistics published findings that show the chances of suffering from one of the major chronic diseases: Arthritis, Diabetes, Cancer and Heart Disease, exponentially increases with age. 

Aging and Disease

The Aging Process - 4 Key Factors

But what is Aging? Scientists today believe there are 4 Key Factors in the Aging Process. They are:

1. Free Radicals

2. Methylation

3. Glycation

4. Hormones

As cellular waste and environmental toxins build up, Free Radicals damage our DNA. This damage prevents the Methylation of homocysteine and greatly reduces biological efficiency. 

As metabolism slows down, the stress Hormone cortisol increases blood sugar and the resulting Glycation produces weak connection tissue, inflammation and disease. 

Superfoods Slow the Aging Process

Luckily, Superfoods have been scientifically proven to slow the aging process. In fact, Mother Nature has provided an antidote for each of the 4 Factors, and these antidotes are readily available and easily consumed in the nutrient-rich Superfoods contained in Greens Plus. They are:

1. Antioxidants

2. Methyl Donors

3. AGE Inhibitors

4. Adaptogens

Consuming these nutrients can significantly enhance our ability to live a long, healthy life. And that’s what The Power of the PLUS is all about.

This past summer the USDA replaced the aging Food Pyramid with the new and up-to-date nutritional information contained in MyPlate, a simple to use, easy to understand graphic designed for making healthy eating choices.

Nutrition experts praised it for its simplicity and for emphasizing the importance of key food groups, such as fruits and vegetables, but also noted the absence of specific information about what to eat within each group and, importantly, what to avoid.

The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate

Essential Nutrients from All 6 Food Groups

In September, researchers at Harvard University unveiled a modified version, called the Healthy Eating Plate, to address these shortcomings. Along with recommending a large variety of Fruits and Vegetables of many different colors, the Harvard scientists also added Water and Healthy Oils as Food Groups, explaining that Americans do not consume enough of them every day.

The Dietary Food Spectrum

In addition, Whole Grains were specified as the preferred choice, like brown rice and whole wheat bread, instead of white rice and refined flours. Healthy Protein choices were also highlighted, recommending fish, poultry, beans and nuts over red meat, and avoiding bacon, cold cuts and processed meats containing cancer-causing chemicals.

So how does Greens Plus fit into the new USDA MyPlate?

The premium-quality Superfoods in Greens Plus deliver essential nutrients from all 6 Food Groups and provide every color in the Dietary Food Spectrum.

Nutrient Equivalency per Serving

In fact, Greens Plus contains the nutrient equivalency of many pounds of fresh produce, all for a fraction of the price.

Convenient and easy-to-use, just 3 teaspoons of Greens Plus, mixed in cold water or your favorite juice, provides you and your family the foundation of a healthy diet. And that’s what The Power of the PLUS is all about.

The tragedy of Japan is affecting all of us; panic and fear in the natural product’s world is increasing. Radiation protection is now the “hot” topic of conversation everywhere and we need to  protect ourselves and, at the same time, help our Japanese neighbors.

Americans are already surrounded by various sources of radiation. Aside from nuclear fallout, the  modern invasion of cell phones, computers, bluetooth devices, television, I pods, energy saving  light bulbs , watches, x rays, sun exposure and environmental toxins (from lawn fertilizers to kitty litter) are having unknown electromagnetic effects on biological organisms.
These  immune reducing elements are commonplace and we need a nutritional course correction  to live well within our modern society.

Growing up, my mom made sure we were eating hot peppers daily as color TV started appearing on the home front, then microwaves. She was a woman ahead of her time and immune health was at the top of her list. We were healthy, active kids and grew up with strong immunity and we still consume copious amounts of cayenne and habanero peppers as adults.  Curry powder soon followed in her salmon and  other fish entrees. As I grew older, went off to college and discovered Sushi and Indian food with their protective attributes. Paul Pitchford, the author of Healing with Whole Foods, has been one of my role models and favorite resources  for years with much credit going to the Asian culture and traditional health techniques.

America already suffers from  chronic hypo-thyroid conditions (30% of the population and growing) and iodine rich foods do help protect the thyroid. Since the thyroid provides over 200 functions with direct response to the brain, this gland is critical for optimum health and hormonal support throughout the body.

As natural food stores rapidly deplete their iodine supplements headed for Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast, please remember that everyone needs to protect their thyroid and increase the amounts of  protective foods in ones diet. Whatever you put into your mouth should be increasing your health, not adding to the toxic overload of so many everyday junk-filled habits.

If you don’t like sushi or eating seaweed (which is the best natural source of iodine besides sea water)  then taking a trace mineral supplement like Trace mineral drops or Quinone ampules in your daily water consumption is a great start . Other supplements would include  Sun Chlorella and Nutrex Hawaiian Spirulina, both contained in Greens+. It’s very important to drink a green food supplement like Greens+ everyday to support whole body detoxification, energy levels, immunity, healthy aging and alkalinity. The ingredients in Greens+ provide  natural radiation protection in 3 phases:
1) Nutrient Saturation: Spirulina, Wheat grass and Dulse provide trace minerals, selenium and iodine, nutrients that are readily utilized by cells to prevent radioactive element absorption.
2) Free Radical Neutralization: Antioxidants including carotenes, Resveratrol and catechins from green tea neutralize free radicals caused by radioactivity.
3) Heavy Metal Chelation: Apple pectin fiber and chlorophyll bind to radioactive heavy metals and remove them from the body as waste.

In Continued health ,Sally Byrd

Map of Japan

Mt. Fuji Green Tea

We are aware that there is a serious danger to our food supply, and we have commenced testing of two key ingredients in Greens Plus: Japanese Green Tea and Chlorella.

The growing of Green Tea is concentrated in the central prefectures of the main Japanese island of Honshu, near Osaka, and on the southernmost island of Kyushu near Fukuoka.

Chlorella is grown on the island of Ishigaki, south of Okinawa and nearer to the coast of Taiwan than to the Japanese mainland. The relative distance of these locations from Fukushima significantly decreases the chances of radioactive contamination.

Chlorella Ponds on Ishigaki-shima

To be sure of this, we now require raw ingredient suppliers to provide independent, third-party radioactivity tests of every lot of Green Tea and Chlorella so that no ingredient with even trace levels of contamination will be used in any Greens Plus product.

It takes from 6 to 18 months for these ingredients to complete their growing cycle, be processed into powder form, and then ship to the United States. The ingredients used in products previously packaged by Greens Plus were imported in 2010 and are in no danger of contamination.

Our families take Greens Plus every day, just as yours do, so please be assured that Greens Plus will perform radiation testing of all raw materials coming from Japan, and at the same time continue to work with the Japanese people during these difficult circumstances, by supporting their economy and purchasing their proven-safe agricultural products.

Wishing you Abundant Good health,

Your Friends at Greens Plus

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.