There's a pill for that?

78brownie_wechanged
78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
As much as I try I know I'm not receiving as many fruits and vegetables as recommended. I was wondering what MFP members thought of green food supplements. In the Super Food selection of Vitamin Shoppe, I see some come in powder and some in pill form. Does one seem better than the other?

I will admit Im skeptical about these but interested enough to dig further. Are these supplements beneficial? What exactly are their purpose? Are they easy to take? What other uses are they good for? Yada yada yada.

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  • KittiBaDitti
    KittiBaDitti Posts: 2
    I would be scared to take that stuff. Some people take it because they can't stand the taste of a veggie or fruit.
    I don't know about this one gurl. I haven't tried anything other then green tea drinks. lol
  • bm99
    bm99 Posts: 597 Member
    How is it too much to get 5 measly servings a day?

    I'm honestly asking. I'm usually way over that. What are you eating?

    And... be a good girl and eat your veggies :wink: You aren't going to get the same benefits as from the actual food. Read up about vitamins and absorption rates.
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    I don't eat junk food that's for sure. Some days I can get it in but some days I can't. That simple. You guys are right, though. I like veggies/ fruit. My problem is less consistency as of lately. Maybe because Im so busy, not as hungry, or both.

    Im finding it hard to believe (still reading) but seeing a lot of positive supplemental reviews.
  • katejenkins1
    katejenkins1 Posts: 210 Member
    I'm going to say stay with the fresh stuff, or maybe give you doc a call see what he/she thinks. Make sure it won't mess with any meds your on, you never know.

    Here are some reviews -
    http://www.amazon.com/Macro-Greens-Nutrient-Rich-Supplement-Supply/product-reviews/B000F4H5UE
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    And... be a good girl Read up about vitamins and absorption rates.

    Adding this in my search. Thanks!
  • 78brownie_wechanged
    78brownie_wechanged Posts: 291
    I'm going to say stay with the fresh stuff, or maybe give you doc a call see what he/she thinks. Make sure it won't mess with any meds your on, you never know.

    Here are some reviews -
    http://www.amazon.com/Macro-Greens-Nutrient-Rich-Supplement-Supply/product-reviews/B000F4H5UE

    Im only using BC and a multi but I still want to see what he says. I like to research before asking him anything or taking some prescribed (habit). Thanks for the link.
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